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- For great discussions, lessons and support to navigate the new rules and ongoing changes within the industry join the REBGV members only facebook page.
- Ethics Guy Video Top Tip 1: What am I to you?
Ethics Guy Video Top Tip 2: Open Houses What am I to you? - SnapStats Open House Door Notices/Handouts HERE (English & Chinese.)
- Updated Commission Calculator for Disclosure Forms HERE. No login required. New custom and flat rate listing percent input options now included.
- Calculator Instructions mobile specific HERE. Calculator webpage provides a general use tutorial video.
- SnapStats New Rules Summary Guide. Click HERE to get some instant relief. We have applied our knack in simplifying stats to simplifying the new superintendent rules with an all-in-one easy summary guide.
- RECBC ‘App’ update June 16: In response to REALTORS boycotting the app due to the original wording of the automated email that consumers receive when the disclosure is sent to them.
- Add the RECBC ‘app’ to your home screen instructions HERE or go to formsapp.recbc.ca.
- RECBC Global News interview June 15, 2018.
Summary Guide Version notes:
June 13 added:
Agreement Regarding Conflict of Interest Between Clients
June 6/9 2018 added;
BCREA info and form update
Minor edits
June 2 2018 added;
How to satisfy Personal Information Protection Act
Disclosure to Sellers of Expected Remuneration
Online Course Tip: Agency & Disclosure
New Mandatory Forms (4)
Miscellaneous Revisions
May 2018
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We highly recommend that you take the time to watch ALL videos offered below based on our popular SnapStats Supersized workshop. We promise each contain at least one gem you are not implementing or have thought of for your business. Those that have attended our SnapStats SuperSized workshop high-five us as they are so excited by what they learned.
Interpretating SnapStats
Sales Ratio % Quick: Super short video demonstrating the power of the SnapStats Sales Ratio %.
Sales Ratio % In Depth: Highly Recommended for listing presentations and client meetings.
Sales Ratio % CHEAT SHEET
13 Month Market Trend Graph: How it made one REALTOR $23,186 in 5 days
CMA's & Listing Presentations using SnapStats
8 Must Know Market Game Changers: Learn how to beat the media and your competition month’s before a market trend change
Listing Videos
24 Page Property Information Booklet for Showings and as a Listing Tool. PDF HERE
Analysis of Subject to Sale Offers using SnapStats
Price Reductions with SnapStats
Open Houses the SnapStats Way
Buyer Videos
Buyer Negotiations with SnapStats & BONUS: How to Win Multiple Offers (Multiple Offers how to PDF HERE)
Marketing & Lead Generation
220% More Opens with SnapStats
Easy Email Marketing with SnapStats
33 SMART TOUCH™ Pain Free Marketing: Stop Being a Secret Agent! Step-by-step PDF. Quick & Easy Option: 4 Step ACTION PLAN
Branding & Re-Ordering your report pages: Branding step-by-step PDF HERE and demo video HERE (no audio.) To re-paginate your report within PDFEscape.com simply select the PAGE tab and MOVE option after selecting the page(s) you wish to re-order.
How to upload to Facebook our Infographics, Videos & Market Maps. Note links provided are facebook support pages (non video)
How to upload to Twitter our Infographics & Market Maps. Note links provided are twitter support pages (non video)
Miscellaneous
So How's the Market? Answer like the EXPERT you are with SnapStats
Eight SnapStats Secrets …..shhhh!
Multiple Report Subscriptions: Pricing and SnapStats Report editions available. Learn how to get one FREE!
SAFEKEY: A free SnapStats Program
Snapstats vs Board Stats: QUICK VIDEO or see the 10 Fundamental Differences comparison VIDEO or PDF.
Market Speedo Videos
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Market Speedo Infographics
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- LISTING TOOLS
Sales Ratio % CHEAT SHEET
Understanding Sales Ratio when Greater than 100% HERE
Sellers Flowchart HERE. A great listing tool. Brand it at the bottom with PDFEscape.com quickly and free!
Calculator Commission: Calculate the Sellers net cost to sell and Buyers commission HERE
24 Page Property Information Booklet VIDEO: A great listing tool. Give to serious represented Buyers and all unrepresented Buyer showings.
24 Page Property Information Booklet Details HERE
SAFEKEY: A great listing tool and FREE
Client Appreciation Gifts*:
– How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Poster HERE. To post next to their fire extinguisher. Brand it!
– Laundry Symbols Poster HERE. To post next to their washer and dryer. Brand it!
- BUYER TOOLS
Sales Ratio % CHEAT SHEET
Understanding Sales Ratio % Greater than 100% HERE
Buyer Flowchart HERE. Walk your Buyer through the steps one by one. Brand it at the bottom with PDFEscape.com quickly and free!
Calculator PTT & GST: Calculate the Buyers PTT and GST payable HERE
Calculator Commission: Quick way to complete your deal sheet commission payable HERE
Winning Multiple Offers: Learn how HERE
Client Appreciation Gifts & Handouts*:
– How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Poster HERE. To post next to their fire extinguisher. Brand it!
TIP! Raffle off a fire extinguisher each month with names collected from your open house visitors through the same month
– Laundry Symbols Poster HERE. To post next to their washer and dryer. Brand it!
- UNREPRESENTED BUYER TOOLS (When Listing Agent)
24 Page Property Information Booklet VIDEO: Give to every single unrepresented Buyer showing no matter the level of interest in the property
24 Page Property Information Booklet DETAILS HERE
Client Appreciation Gifts & Handouts*:
– Buyer Flowchart HERE. Walk your Buyer through the steps one by one. Brand it at the bottom with PDFEscape.com quickly and free!
– How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Poster HERE. To post next to their fire extinguisher. Brand it!
TIP! Raffle off a fire extinguisher each month with names collected of Buyer/Seller leads through the month
– Laundry Symbols Poster HERE. To post next to their washer and dryer. Brand it!
- OPEN HOUSE & LEAD GENERATION TOOLS
Sales Ratio % CHEAT SHEET
How to Become REBGV Rookie of the Year: Bill Laidler (2014) Interview
Open Houses VIDEO: The SnapStats Way
Open House Demo VIDEO using SnapStats
Open House & Door Knocking SCRIPT HERE. Door Knocking Safety Video HERE
LEAVE your open house and reap the rewards! Learn how HERE
Client Appreciation Gifts & Handouts*:
– Buyer Flowchart HERE. Brand it at the bottom with PDFEscape.com quickly and free!
– How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Poster HERE. To post next to their fire extinguisher. Brand it!
TIP! Raffle off a fire extinguisher each month entering all names collected through the month
– Laundry Symbols Poster HERE. To post next to their washer and dryer. Brand it!
- BUSINESS TOOLS: Day to day operations (Free and Cheap)
SnapStats DIY Marketing Video Toolkit HERE. Includes starter script.
Free CRM (contact management system): Hubspot. See details of free plan HERE.
Free Mileage Tracker App: MileIQ Free up to 40 trips a month and with an Office 365 Business Premium subscription
Free notes organizer across all your devices: Evernote
Free file sync and storage from any device: Dropbox
Free screen and video capture: Jing
Email templates and tracking: Yesware (one month free trial)
Free Calculator PTT | GST | FBT | REBATE | COMMISSION: Calculate the Buyers and Sellers net cost and your commission HERE
Free Calculator Disclosure | Commission: Quick way to complete your disclosure and deal sheet commission payable HERE
Free Tax & Accounting Toolkit to get control of your business finances HERE
Beat Mobile Phone Spam FREE! Details HERE
Rogers/BCREA Mobile REALTOR Plan: Details HERE
- Miscellaneous GEMS
CREA New Webforms TRAINING RESOURCES (2019)
Superintendent/RECBC June 15, 2018 New Rules SUMMARY GUIDE (Updated as at June 13, 2018)
CREA REPORT: Dangers Impacting REALTORS HERE. How to keep you and your business relevant and sustainable with today’s threats
Read The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: Amazon.ca (#1 Best Seller Amazon.com)
- *Appreciation gift handouts for Listing Presentations, unrepresented Buyer Showings, Buyer Interviews, Open Houses and Door Knocking symbolizing a token of your appreciation for their time. Demonstrates your value and sincerity to help them. Suggested dialog: “I am not here to sell you anything but want to make sure you have all the information you need to understand the process and/or want to express my appreciation for meeting me with this complimentary handout of mine.”
- Click HERE to get started. The individual links below are included.
- Audit INSURANCE: Protect yourself from a costly audit.
- GST Quick Method CHEAT SHEET
- Bookkeeping Software: Budget Advisor (windows only.) FREE for the time being reg $24.95 USD one time fee. 30 day free trial (windows only). NOTE: The software company appears to no longer be in business and are non-responsive to emails. For the time being we are providing the software download for FREE with ZERO support. Find the links within the Accounting Toolkit HERE (page 4.)
- Bookkeeping Software: QuickBooks $7 to $9 a month. 30 day free trial.
- FREE Real Estate Budget TEMPLATE. Must download Budget Advisor above first.
- Chart of Accounts print out HERE
- Personal Income Tax Return CHECKLIST
- Accountant: Jimmy Le-Tang, CPA E: Jimmy@jltcpa.ca T: 604.721.5596. REALTORS® are Jimmy’s specialty.
Option 1: Quick & Easy 4 Step SnapStats ACTION PLAN
Option 2: Super 33 SMART Touch™ Marketing System: Perfect for introverts! Watch VIDEO or read PDF for details.
SnapStats DIY Marketing Video Toolkit HERE. Includes starter script.
SnapStats Newsletter 100% Automated Program
Mailchimp* Newsletter Step-by-Step Instructions HERE
Up for the challenge? SnapStats Door Knocking SCRIPT and Door Knocking Safety Video HERE
*IMPORTANT: MailChimp may or may not permit your real estate content account as the industry generally speaking experiences high spam/abuse counts. At time of writing it appears MailChimp has grandfathered any existing real estate account holders that are in good standing (none or an acceptable level of spam abuse/reports.)
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- No download and nothing to install. Can be done in under 60 seconds FREE with PDFEscape. Branding your report is optional as every page on your monthly report contains your full contact information but you may wish to add your photo or logo. You can also re-order or delete pages with PDFEscape.
- One minute video demo HERE (safe to open if warned.)
- Step-by-step branding instructions HERE.
- Brand the client appreciation/gift handouts under ‘TOOLS.’
- Ready to brand or re-order your report? Go to PDFEscape.com HERE.
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- Winning Listing Tool! Rise above the competition and mitigate loss and damages. Learn more HERE (video.)
- To claim your free SAFEKEY Keytags email us at snapstatsinfo@gmail.com with your request.
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- We compared the top 3 REALTOR® website options, to help you decide where to spend your precious resources. We look at the pros and cons of getting a fully custom website, a template-based website and a WordPress site. Read more HERE.
- FREE SnapStats Blog Postings: Get the Market Speedo™ Video & Infographic uploaded to your blog automatically every month AND a lead generating sample PAGE all for FREE if you are a RealtyNinja subscriber. Contact them at support@realtyninja.com.
- To activate your RealtyNinja free service email support@realtyninja.com with the subject line ‘SnapStats Subscriber Here’ and advise them of the report editions you are subscribed to.
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- ARTICLE: Part 1: Misleading REALTORS® : Canada’s New Anti-Spam Law
- ARTICLE: Part 2: Misleading REALTORS® : REALTOR® SOLUTIONS Canada’s New Anti-Spam Law
- CREA: Compliance Flow Chart
- CREA: Guidance on Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
- CREA: Summary Guidance on Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
- CRTC Video Presentation
- CASL Course offered by REvia
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Feel free to use the logos and badges below for your newsletter or website. Just right click a logo, “Save Image As” to your desktop then UPLOAD THE IMAGE to your newsletter library (ie MailChimp or Zoho Campaigns.)
OPTION: Link your SnapStats Report as well to the SnapStats logo.
Feel free to use the badges below for your website or marketing material. Identify yourself as a SnapStats subscriber setting yourself apart from the competition and prompting visitors to sign up for your list. Just right click a badge, “Save Image As” to your desktop to add to your website or marketing material . Two file types are offered: JPG and PNG.
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- Special SnapStats Safety tips for REALTORS® in their day to day activities: Learn more HERE.
- REALTY Watch: If you or someone you know thinks that a Realty Watch fan-out may help find a missing family member or friend, you need to contact the police in your jurisdiction. Learn more about REALTY Watch HERE.
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Metrics define the residential real estate queries that areas and statistics come up against. Some are counts, some are calculations. All SnapStats calculations are median. All data in our Reports is based on the MLS ‘processed date’ which is the same variable used by the REBGV and FVREB for their statistic packages and dynamic reporting. Therefore our data can be verified against both board’s data.
Median
The median value is one of the most common measurements used to compare real estate prices and other data in different markets, areas and periods. It is said to be less biased than the mean (average) price since it is not as heavily influenced by small numbers of very highly priced home sales, or extraordinarily low priced home sales. SnapStats therefore subscribes to the principle of median measurements for data reporting purposes as requested by Managing Brokers and recommended by university professors.
Sales Price
Calculations are based on MLS sold data and ‘processed date’ (not sold date.)
Sale Price to List Price %
Percentage found when dividing a listing’s sales price by its original list price, then taking the median for all sold listings in a given month. Calculations are based on MLS sold data.
Days on Market
Median number of days between when a property is listed and when an offer is accepted in a given month. Calculations are based on MLS sold data.
Price Per Square Foot
Calculations are based on MLS sold data. Calculated by taking a median of closed sales price divided by square footage for each individual listing in the current period. Calculations are based on sold data.
Inventory (Active Listings)
The number of properties available for sale in active status on the first business day morning of each month with a maximum list date from the preceding month end. Calculations are based on MLS listing data.
Sales
A count of the actual sales that closed in a given month. Calculations are based on MLS sold data.
Sales Ratio % (based on the Sales-to-active listing ratio)
The number of home sales divided by total active inventory for the specified period. Calculations are based on MLS sold and active listing data. Helps identify the market type such as Seller, Balanced or Buyer. Is indicative of the speed of homes selling (higher the number, faster the market) and percentage of homes selling.
MLS HPI Price (not represented in our reports)
The MLS Home Price Index (HPI) measures the rate of price change of housing features. Thus, the HPI measures typical, pure price change (inflation or deflation) and reflects general trends in the market place. It is for this reason that the HPI is not used in our reporting as we drill the data down to the point that the HPI cannot be applied (in fact the data is not even available.)
Vancouver Sun: Quotes SnapStats (January 4 2019)
Huff Post: Quotes SnapStats (September 5, 2018)
Vancouver Sun: Quotes SnapStats (August 19, 2018)
Globe & Mail: Quotes SnapStats (July 3, 2018.) If link restricted click HERE.
Globe & Mail: Quotes SnapStats (April 12, 2018)
Globe & Mail: Quotes SnapStats (December 18, 2017)
Globe & Mail Special Report: SnapStats Interview (August 26, 2017)
Globe & Mail: SnapStats Interview (December 12, 2016)
Globe & Mail: Quotes SnapStats (October 14, 2016)
MINGPAO Canada: Quotes SnapStats (September 2, 2016)
AM 980 Early Edition Rick Cluff LIVE 2h30 minute mark (September 1, 2016)
CBC News: Quotes SnapStats (March 26, 2016)
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