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#213: Howard Drukarsh - Building Canada’s Largest Independent Real Estate Brokerage   Howard worked with several brokerages before settling at Johnston &amp; Daniel A Division of Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage, it was here that he met the late Arthur Bartram and the two decided to start their own brokerage. Arthur had seen a new business model attracting hundreds of Realtors in the US and thought that with some tweaking it could be successful in the Canadian market. This new venture required funding and after a few setbacks in that regard, they were introduced to Ron Peddicord who possessed the business and financial expertise needed to scale up the operation as well as attract investment. Ron soon joined Arthur and Howard as the 3rd co-founder of Right at Home Realty. In May of 2004 Right at Home Realty opened its doors, 16 years later it has grown to become Canada’s largest independent brokerage with well over 5000 members.    Find out how Howard and his partners build the largest independent real estate brokerage in Canada, by doing many small and big things correctly - like recruiting the best, and calling those that chose to leave to find out how they could retain future agents; ‘reading the room’, and his advice for agents in this current economic environment.   website: https://www.rewithhd.com   Don't forget to visit SmartHomeChoice.ca to check out all the incredible upcoming events happening this year!   Gary and Darlene's VIP mentorship program is currently full. Our next enrollment will be for September with a small group of 4-5 individuals or couples/partners. If you're looking to get one-on-one coaching directly from Gary and Darlene to supercharge your investment game and design a lifestyle of your choice, set up a free one on one discovery call today. Visit https://garyhibbert.ca/vipmentorship for more info.      This episode proudly sponsored by Rent Panda.    Rent Panda helps landlords go from listing to lease without wasted time or headaches along the way. Rent Panda provides the do it yourself landlord an online platform where you can list your property absolutely free. If you want to you can post your ad on multiple platforms, see tenant profiles, message tenants, schedule showings, get credit checks and build leases quickly and easily.   Rent Panda also caters to the more passive landlord who needs to find a tenant. doing all of the leasing work, so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and get the best tenants presented to you.   Other Links: Private Investing, visit https://deep-pockets.ca Real Estate Investment Club visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca 

#213: Howard Drukarsh - Building Canada’s Largest Independent Real Estate Brokerage Howard worked with several brokerages before settling at Johnston &amp; Daniel A Division of Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage, it was here that he met the late Arthur Bartram and the two decided to start their own brokerage. Arthur had seen a new business model attracting hundreds of Realtors in the US and thought that with some tweaking it could be successful in the Canadian market. This new venture required funding and after a few setbacks in that regard, they were introduced to Ron Peddicord who possessed the business and financial expertise needed to scale up the operation as well as attract investment. Ron soon joined Arthur and Howard as the 3rd co-founder of Right at Home Realty. In May of 2004 Right at Home Realty opened its doors, 16 years later it has grown to become Canada’s largest independent brokerage with well over 5000 members.  Find out how Howard and his partners build the largest independent real estate brokerage in Canada, by doing many small and big things correctly - like recruiting the best, and calling those that chose to leave to find out how they could retain future agents; ‘reading the room’, and his advice for agents in this current economic environment. website: <a href="http://www.hummingbirdcapitalproperties.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rewithhd.com</a> Don't forget to visit <a href="http://smarthomechoice.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SmartHomeChoice.ca</a> to check out all the incredible upcoming events happening this year! Gary and Darlene's VIP mentorship program is currently full. Our next enrollment will be for September with a small group of 4-5 individuals or couples/partners. If you're looking to get one-on-one coaching directly from Gary and Darlene to supercharge your investment game and design a lifestyle of your choice, set up a free one on one discovery call today. Visit <a href="http://smarthomechoice.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://garyhibbert.ca/vipmentorship </a>for more info.    This episode proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.rentpanda.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rent Panda.</a> Rent Panda helps landlords go from listing to lease without wasted time or headaches along the way. Rent Panda provides the do it yourself landlord an online platform where you can list your property absolutely free. If you want to you can post your ad on multiple platforms, see tenant profiles, message tenants, schedule showings, get credit checks and build leases quickly and easily. Rent Panda also caters to the more passive landlord who needs to find a tenant. doing all of the leasing work, so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and get the best tenants presented to you. Other Links: Private Investing, visit <a href="https://deep-pockets.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://deep-pockets.ca</a> Real Estate Investment Club visit <a href="https://www.smarthomechoice.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smarthomechoice.ca</a>

#213: Howard Drukarsh - Building Canada’s Largest Independent Real Estate Brokerage

A few weeks back, my friend Danny Wood tapped me on the shoulder while I was watching a speaker at Toronto's REALiTY+ Conference and told me I had to meet someone.I followed Danny out into the foyer and was delighted to meet Howard Drukarsh, a fellow podcaster, career real estate legend and co-founder at Right At Home Realty, Canada's largest independent real estate brokerage with almost 6000 members.We only chatted for a few minutes but right there I knew I had to somehow get Howard on the show.In this interview, Howard and I share our thoughts on what agents need to be doing in this current market to not only survive but grow their business and their brand while many of their competitors are wondering what on earth to do.Many thanks to Howard for joining me on this call and sharing his very best ideas and strategies.Howard's podcast guest list reads like a who's-who of Canadian real estate excellence. Can I suggest you check it out here:  RealEstateWithHowardDrukarsh.comemail howard: howard@rightathomerealty.comAbout Howard Drukarsh​Howard was born and raised in the working-class neighbourhood of Downsview in Toronto Canada. He spent his formative years working in the family variety store and snack bar before deciding to pursue post-secondary education, he was the first member of his family to do so. Howard attended York University and after graduating with a degree in Political Science he took a position at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Audience Relations. While at the CBC he recognized that for him to move forward in his career he would need an education in business, to that end he enrolled in the University of Windsor and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Seeking new challenges Howard began to work in Advertising, he had several positions with boutique agencies but soon felt that his true calling lay elsewhere. He wanted to explore his entrepreneurial side and decided that Real Estate would provide the best opportunity for him to do so.Howard worked with several brokerages before settling at Johnston &amp; Daniel A Division of Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage, it was here that he met the late Arthur Bartram and the two decided to start their own brokerage. Arthur had seen a new business model attracting hundreds of Realtors in the US and thought that with some tweaking it could be successful in the Canadian market. This new venture required funding and after a few setbacks in that regard, they were introduced to Ron Peddicord who possessed the business and financial expertise needed to scale up the operation as well as attract investment. Ron soon joined Arthur and Howard as the 3rd co-founder of Right at Home Realty. In May of 2004 Right at Home Realty opened its doors, 16 years later it has grown to become Canada’s largest independent brokerage with close to 6000 members.A consummate Realtor with a vast and insightful knowledge of Canadian real estate, Howard is often asked to provide comment on issues affecting the real estate industry. Over his career, he has had the pleasure to serve on the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) Board of Directors, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), and continues to serve on the Board of Right at Home Realty.

A few weeks back, my friend Danny Wood tapped me on the shoulder while I was watching a speaker at Toronto's REALiTY+ Conference and told me I had to meet someone.I followed Danny out into the foyer and was delighted to meet Howard Drukarsh, a fellow podcaster, career real estate legend and co-founder at Right At Home Realty, Canada's largest independent real estate brokerage with almost 6000 members.We only chatted for a few minutes but right there I knew I had to somehow get Howard on the show.In this interview, Howard and I share our thoughts on what agents need to be doing in this current market to not only survive but grow their business and their brand while many of their competitors are wondering what on earth to do.Many thanks to Howard for joining me on this call and sharing his very best ideas and strategies.Howard's podcast guest list reads like a who's-who of Canadian real estate excellence. Can I suggest you check it out here:  <a href="https://www.rewithhd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">RealEstateWithHowardDrukarsh.com</a>email howard: howard@rightathomerealty.comAbout Howard Drukarsh​Howard was born and raised in the working-class neighbourhood of Downsview in Toronto Canada. He spent his formative years working in the family variety store and snack bar before deciding to pursue post-secondary education, he was the first member of his family to do so. Howard attended York University and after graduating with a degree in Political Science he took a position at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Audience Relations. While at the CBC he recognized that for him to move forward in his career he would need an education in business, to that end he enrolled in the University of Windsor and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Seeking new challenges Howard began to work in Advertising, he had several positions with boutique agencies but soon felt that his true calling lay elsewhere. He wanted to explore his entrepreneurial side and decided that Real Estate would provide the best opportunity for him to do so.Howard worked with several brokerages before settling at Johnston &amp; Daniel A Division of Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage, it was here that he met the late Arthur Bartram and the two decided to start their own brokerage. Arthur had seen a new business model attracting hundreds of Realtors in the US and thought that with some tweaking it could be successful in the Canadian market. This new venture required funding and after a few setbacks in that regard, they were introduced to Ron Peddicord who possessed the business and financial expertise needed to scale up the operation as well as attract investment. Ron soon joined Arthur and Howard as the 3rd co-founder of Right at Home Realty. In May of 2004 Right at Home Realty opened its doors, 16 years later it has grown to become Canada’s largest independent brokerage with close to 6000 members.A consummate Realtor with a vast and insightful knowledge of Canadian real estate, Howard is often asked to provide comment on issues affecting the real estate industry. Over his career, he has had the pleasure to serve on the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) Board of Directors, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), and continues to serve on the Board of Right at Home Realty.