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Blog by Richard Robbins
October 16, 2010
Since the ratification of the agreement between CREA and the Competition Tribunal on October 24, 2010, there has been a tremendous amount of “buzz” from the public, the press and the real estate industry in general, speculating on the impact this agreement will have on organized real estate as we know it. For what they are worth, here are my thoughts.

First, it is interesting to note that what some people perceive as a threat, others perceive as an opportunity. Generally speaking when change occurs (and change will occur), there will be some people who view change as a threat because the status quo is being challenged; while others will view change as an opportunity because the status quo is being challenged. I think it probably goes without saying that I perceive change as a tremendous opportunity
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