Today’s top stories:
- RECO investigates Purplebricks review allegations
- Home sharing a win-win for two generations
- Toronto board appoints T3 Sixty to guide MLS system development
The struggle with self-filming
RECO investigates Purplebricks review allegations
The Real Estate Council of Ontario says it is looking into allegations that Purplebricks used staff to write online reviews about the company. A recent article at Forbes.com said Purplebricks Canada offered employees paid days off in exchange for made-up positive reviews on Facebook and Google. The article said it had obtained an email sent by Purplebricks Canada’s marketing department to the company’s staff.
Home sharing a win-win for two generations
Most home-sharing programs match adults aged 55 and over, who have a spare room in their home, with university or college students seeking affordable housing. In exchange for reduced rent, the student provides companionship and/or assistance, completing light household tasks such as preparing and sharing meals, tidying up, carrying groceries or walking a pet.
Toronto board appoints T3 Sixty to guide MLS system development
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has hired T3 Sixty, a management consultancy and research company for the residential real estate industry, to help the board develop a new MLS system. “TRREB prides itself as a leading provider of technology for its members and partner boards and associations and it’s time we take a bold step forward,” says John DiMichele, TRREB CEO.
The struggle with self-filming
Filming yourself on a mobile phone is a real challenge. The biggest stumbling block most newbies face (besides the gear and editing) is memorizing a script and being natural, engaging and to the point. This leaves you feeling unsatisfied with the final product because it’s boring.
I thought I’d try a new way to create videos. I found it super easy to make a story as a presentation first and tell my story. I hope you like it and get inspired. I know I am.
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