Patricia Clarke's Blog

My husband and I have been talking about getting a Black Berry for our business. However, we have been also discussing about how important is to manage our time in an effective and healthy way.In Real Estate Clients can call you anytime. Almost every agent I know guarantees that they work 24/7, b...

Some people don't understand how important the staging is...other people don't even know what it is.My father is an architect as well as my baby sister so I have been around homes and interior design all my life. My father used to have all of this collection of interior design books and my home w...

Finally we are beginning to see the construction of the rails of the Go Train in Barrie.My Husband and Partner Peter and I are very excited and think that the price of homes and Real Estate in general are going to be affected positively (for sellers). The history has shown that the train in citie...

Can somebody tell me when would you apply this condition in an offer for a commercial property?The case is the purchase of a building located in a commercial zoning. The building has 2 residential units (apartments) and 1 office/retail space + parking. I heard that some banks and financials insti...

I just finished my Real Estate Law Course and the conclusion is to avoid the dual agency situation.What a coincidence since I just double ended my first transaction. I applied that principle and treated the buyer as a "customer" and not a Client. It was very difficult but the secret is to make it...

Hi Guys,Here we go with our second lesson for the ones that want to get into te Hispanic group...thanks for your comments and send me the questions you have regarding this topic. I am trying to summarize the words that I think you guys can use with a Hispanic Client in a Real Estate transaction. ...

According with "Canadian Business Magazine", one of the new "hot international Spots" to invest in Real Estate is Cartagena, Colombia.For those who don't know anything about it, here I have some videos that will give you an idea of why Cartagena is a city to think about when thinking in investmen...

A lot of people have written me saying that they want to learn some spanish.Well, for those of you that want to get some Hispanic Clients, I will be posting Spanish words that you can use with Clients that speak Spanish...they will love it! Hi: HolaHow are you? Como estas?My name is XXX: Mi nombr...

I just wanted to share this since it is so funny and happens to me every day on the phone:Person calling: Hello, is Patricia Clarke around?Me: Hello. This is Patricia ClarkePerson calling: Silence...shock!Me: Hello? Are you there. This is PatriciaPerson calling: (Still in shock!) aooo, ehhh...upp...

According to RECO, the most common infractions brought before the discipline committee include claims of false advertising, unprofessional conduct and unethical behaviour, and fraud. I honestly think that eethics and professionalism are key to be respected and succeed in the Real Estate Business....