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Demystify Social Media Algorithms with Chelsea Peitz

Supercharge your social media posts by sharing content that connects with your audience. Chelsea Peitz, real estate social media strategist and best-selling author, joins TRREB’s Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer to talk about taking advantage of algorithms and how you can make the most out of them for your business.

Election 2021: Hot Button Housing Issues Addressed

Three housing positions you need to hear before you vote in the Federal Election on September 20. Find out how the Liberals, New Democrats and the Greens plan to help GTA residents find housing that meets their needs. Tune in to hear where they stand on blind bidding, foreign investment, boosting supply and more. Candidates from the Conservative Party and People’s Party of Canada were confirmed, but were unable to attend due to last minute conflicts.

Unlocking Housing Supply

Curious about how the market is shaping up as we move towards the end of the year?

TRREB’s Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer talks to TRREB President Kevin Crigger on how policymakers can unlock the roadblocks to bring more homes online.

Leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Five real estate professionals talk about discrimination against renters, witnessing unfair treatment in the market, and why speaking up matters. TRREB President Lisa Patel leads a conversation on how we can create positive change across our industry.

Plan and Protect: Safety Strategies for Realtors and Clients

Intuition is more than a feeling – it plays a big role in sensing danger. TRREB President Lisa Patel and Women in Real Task Force Members Ricky Rathore, Rayissa Palmer and Jasmine Lee share steps they take to stay safe as real estate professionals. Whether it’s online or physical safety, hear real stories on how being mindful of your surroundings and treating every situation with caution is key to protecting yourself and your clients.

Wealth Transfer Fueling the Next Generation of Homeowners

Gifting to the next generation has become a primary driver in the real estate market. RBC’s Vice President, Investment and Wealth Advisor, Dian Chaaban and Mortgage Professionals Canada Director of Government Relations, J.P. Boutros, talk about the impact of generational wealth transfer on the market. Learn how early inheritance is changing how first-time buyers are cascading into the homeownership world.

Note: the views of the guests on this episode do not reflect their employers or TRREB. 

Audience, Marketing and Hustle

Build momentum with your marketing. Don’t know where to start? Or if your marketing strategy is working? Hear from Marketing Strategist David Greenspan on what it means to “farm a neighbourhood” and how it goes beyond emails, newsletters, and social media posts. Plus, learn how to send out the right messages to the right audiences, and why consistency is key to kick-starting your marketing targets and goals.

Negotiating with Ease and Detecting Deception with Confidence

Discover real-world techniques on how to interpret body language effectively so you can immediately bolster your professional brand. Pamela Barnum, former undercover police officer and body language expert, joins TRREB President Lisa Patel to talk about the three Ds that will help you build trust, negotiate better deals and close more sales.

The Spirit of Giving Back

A motorcycle ride turned into an extraordinary fundraising journey for one family - raising over $700,000 combined for SickKids Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. Wasaga Beach REALTOR® Bruce Johnson joins TRREB President and host, Lisa Patel to share his inspiring story that began with the tragic loss of his daughter Alyssa and became the motivation to make a difference in hundreds of children’s lives. And, discover why he thinks real estate professionals give back on a level that no other industry does.

Experimenting with Missing Middle Housing in Toronto

The Beaches-East York neighbourhood is built-up with semi and detached homes, but there’s an opportunity to expand the types of housing in these areas. TRREB’s Chief Market Analyst and podcast host Jason Mercer interviews Toronto City Councillor Brad Bradford about how he’s breaking through zoning policies to turn the missing middle into a reality with a transformative pilot project.