This episode features a conversation between Michelle Perreault, Senior Professional Development Advisor at AREA and Dustin Kozak, a certified nutritionist who has traveled globally to explore the nuances of wellness from a scientific perspective.

We chat about why nutrition is so important during stressful times, the foods, and nutrients you should focus on to drive your wellness and what to steer clear of in order to feel better, mentally and physically. As well Dustin chats about some COVID-19 best practices to create a sense of comfort for your clients.

We hope you enjoy! 

This episode features three separate conversations centered around the CRTC’s Do Not Call List and specifically the requirements of industry members in Alberta.

Roger Arsenaut is the Broker/Owner at Maxwell Canyon Creek in Calgary and has had personal experiences with the Do Not Call List recently which he graciously shares.

Then Simon Parham, Legal Counsel at CREA, walks listeners through a basic understanding of how the DNCL operates, the most common mis-steps he has seen REALTORS® make and why it seems like there is more attention from the CRTC in Alberta then ever before.

Finally the final recording is provided to us by the CRTC themselves. Dana-Lynn Wood and Cristina Beck speak with us from Ottawa to chat about the DNCL in general, specifically to REALTORS® and what you can do to protect yourself and the consumers whom you are interacting with. 

We hope you enjoy!

In this second installment of our COVID-19 special edition episodes focusing on REALTOR® Wellness, Macaulay Brown of The Real Estate Company chats with Cory Donald of FORWARD Psychology. The duo talk about the true meaning of anxiety, and how it can manifest itself in everyday life. Macaulay talks about his own experiences with anxiety, while, as a psychologist, Cory offers guidance on how to recognize, accept, and thrive during these moments and come out stronger on the other side.

We hope you enjoy!

The next three COVID-19 special edition episodes of In Your AREA will explore REALTORS® Wellness and will dive into the impact that stress can have on our bodies, our minds and our spirits. 

On this episode, Michelle Perreault, AREA's Senior Professional Development Advisor speaks with Michelle Bulechowsky of Mermaid Health & Wellness. Michelle is a certified practitioner in several disciplines including massage therapy, cupping, Reiki, aromatherapy and reflexology.

The ladies chat about how large stressors, like that caused by COVID-19 can impact our energy, our mood and our relationships with others. They discuss how to get in tune with your own state of wellness and actions you can take in order to get back on track to a healthy state of mind.

We hope you enjoy!

This episode features a conversation between three lawyers on AREA’s Forms and Practices Committee: Denise Hendrix of Hendrix Law, Jim Doyle of Verjee and Associates and Stan Galbraith of Galbraith Law.

Kelly Kimber, AREA’s Senior Member Engagement Advisor asks the lawyers questions stemming from member concerns we have been receiving in this COVID-19 impacted downturn. The group chats about the current state of real estate in their practices, the risk of adding open-ended clauses to the purchase contract and how to mitigate risks in relationships with clients and when to go to a lawyer for council.  

In this special edition episode of In Your AREA features a conversation between Mike Star of CIR Realty, Vonny Fast of CUTCO Closing Gifts, and Nolan Matthias of Mortgage360. The trio chat about the intrinsic benefits of giving, and how developing a personal relationship with your clients can help you to better meet their needs. They also take some time to talk about ideal ways to use this COVID-19 impacted downturn to improve your business.

This episode of In Your AREA features a conversation between Janet Kuehn, Associate Broker at RE/MAX Advantage Whitecourt and Pamela Barnum, Trust Strategist and Body Language Expert as they explore the importance of body language and communication in a real estate negotiation. Pamela chats about her past experience as an undercover police officer and prosecutor and how these two roles allowed her to perfect the art of interpreting body language and intention. We hope you enjoy!

In this special edition episode of In Your AREA, we invited Nolan Matthais of Mortgage360 and Mathew Said Morley of Re/Max First to chat about the implications of the mortgage deferrals now being offered in response to COVID-19. Nolan and Matt chat about why interest rates are going down but payments still seem to be going up and how best you can support your client in understanding mortgages at this trying time. We hope you enjoy!

In this special edition episode of In Your AREA, we invited Barb Betts of Betts Realty Group in California to chat with Kelly Kimber, AREA's Senior Member Engagement Advisor about actions REALTORS®️ can take during slow periods of business to positively impact their future opportunities. Barb shares her REALTOR®️ Action Plan designed to improve your relationships with clients and other industry members, as well as your impact in the community.

This episode of In Your AREA introduces the new Commission Protection Program, a benefit now included in your member dues. Michael Brodrick of Homes & Gardens Real Estate joins Kate Bailey, AREA's Director of Program Development, and Michelle Perreault, AREA Senior Professional Development Advisor, in discussing the origin of the program and how it impacts both associates and brokers. The trio walks through the program steps, emphasizing important dates, forms, and the diligence that agents must take to ensure their commissions remain protected. The episode also delves into how the program fairly addresses the concerns of both agents and their brokers.