Top Agent Magazine May 2023

In the hustle and bustle of Real Estate lies artistry and skill honed by top-producing industry leaders. What is it that makes specific agents stand out for their success? As we glimpse into the unparalleled success of Top Agents, we find them comparable to an intricately woven tapestry of devotion, strategy, and skill, enabling these agents to rise to the top, showcasing what is essential to their climb to the summit. Amidst this tapestry are unique threads, fabrics, and patterns that we will explore to share the making of a Top Agent. First and foremost, one of the most fundamental factors determining an agent’s success is the level of service they offer their clients. For example, Mauricio Umansky is a prime example; he earned his place on the cover of…

Bringing a new employee into the mix is process commonly known as onboarding. The idea behind onboarding is to make the transition from new hire to team member as efficient and pain-free as possible. However, polling shows that some 31% of entry-level and intermediate level hires leave their new posts within just six months of starting. The question is: why? The hiring and training process is time-intensive and doesn’t come cheap. This means that making a good match for the long haul requires more than just assessments of skill and personality. To ensure a talented new hire sticks around and is truly positioned for success, the onboarding process must be executed with the same care applied during hiring. For a few ideas on how to make the most of the…

Top Agent Mikela Correia works solo with Royal LePage Wolle Realty, serving the Waterloo-Kitchener residential market. Mikela Correia of Waterloo, Ontario, has traced an enviable trajectory in the real estate industry by combining her broadly cast digital footprint with a penchant for architectural and interior design and a commitment to fostering deep interpersonal relationships with clients, colleagues, and builders. “Consistency and professionalism is the baseline. I bring a deep respect for the gravity of each transaction and a humane element that keeps us connected well beyond making a sale. My clients know they always have my full attention, and once you can provide that level of service, you get a client for life.” Prior to formally stepping into the real estate industry, Mikela obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree with…

Everyone reaches the point in their career where they feel they have gained enough experience and wisdom about business and what it takes to succeed, to actually help someone else achieve the same. Although you may have trained or given advice over the years, taking on the official status as a mentor to someone is a whole new ball game. Although mentorship is an unpaid endeavor, you’ll be surprised to find out how much you’ll gain from the experience. You’ll also grow as a business person through the process of teaching someone else. It’s also an endeavor that many will pay forward one day, creating a business atmosphere that is based more on mutual success than competition, which is better for everyone. If you were mentored, you may already have…

and How You Can Attract Them to Your Home There are many factors when it comes to knowing how to sell your home to the Millennial generation. Millennials are becoming an important part of the buyer market, and to fail to cater to their needs will cut you off from a large and important segment. But, why have Millennials all of a sudden become interested in buying houses when they were perfectly content to rent for the rest of their lives? A number of factors contribute to what has recently made Millennials the hottest segment of the Buyers market. One factor is the improved job outlook for Millennials. Millennials took a serious blow during the recession. Unemployment in this group soared to 14 percent, compared to the 9.6 percent for…