This week I will be in Toronto for the annual Re/Max “kick start” sales rally. It is an opportunity to listen to some of the top names in real estate coaching speak about the effects that the U.S. economy will have on our business, how I can serve my clients better, and more efficient ways to handle my business. Not only will the speakers be a valuable source of knowledge but along with every event that I attend comes the networking opportunities of meeting other agents from outside of Ottawa. Being able to receive referrals from the other agents and as well being able to refer a client to another agent, gives my clients better care when moving. Think about it, you are moving to Toronto and have no idea who to call, you end up just calling local agents and in the end spend hours on the computer without any knowledge of the areas. Instead, I am able to refer you to someone that I feel you will work well with (I wont just refer you to any agent, I will try and match you both together personality wise), saving you countless hours, and possibly many trips back and forth.
There are going to be people from all over North America at the conference this week, and I will be making more connections to cover the continent. While you might think I will be “on vacation” this week, in-fact I will be working. Networking, learning, building, and creating relationships.

Matt Richling is a sales representative with RE/MAX Affiliates Realty Ltd., Brokerage