MacYak

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging interview, top real estate agent Julie Phoenix shares her journey from police officer to successful realtor in Squamish. Discover her strategies for building a thriving business, the importance of authentic relationships, and how embracing community involvement and technology can lead to success in real estate.

Send us Fan Mail Steve Karrasch is the founder and team lead of Karrasch Real Properties at Macdonald Realty, recognized in the Top 1% of REALTORS® in the Fraser Valley . Born and raised in Surrey, Steve combines deep local roots with over 15 years of experience guiding clients through everything from first-time home purchases to complex transactions such as foreclosures, short sales, and estate s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, top real estate producer Clair Rockel shares her journey from starting in the industry to becoming a top performer. She discusses building client relationships, niching strategies, adapting to market changes, and the importance of authenticity and persistence. Key topics Building client relationships through 'apostles' and referrals Niche specialization...

Send us Fan Mail Last week to Register for the Black Box Real Estate Collaboration:Macdonald Edition! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-box-real-estate-collaboration-macdonald-realty-edition-tickets-1980894603082?aff=oddtdtcreator In this episode of Mac Yak, hosts David Langlois and Dan Scarrow welcome Simon Clayton, a seasoned real estate agent with over 23 years of experience in Vancouver's...

Send us Fan Mail David is joined by new co-host Dan Scarrow and the incredibly talented Mathew Lee for a high level, wide ranging conversation on what is in store for 2026, what trends and issues we're seeing and what will need to be done as an agent for a successful 2026!

Send us Fan Mail David & Tore are joined by BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson to talk about where the market is, where we're going and what exactly is going on out there across the province and nationally. We touch on interest rates, supply, housing starts, housing policy and even a bit of football. It's a good one, thanks for listening.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of MacYak, Tore flies solo and has an engaging and informing conversation with Emmeline Chang, principal at Staged with Flair. Tore & Emmeline talk about the importance of home staging to sellers and agents and how presenting a home in the right light allows buyers to see themselves in the space. A must listen for agents and both buyers and sellers. Thanks for...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Shields, incoming BCREA Chair, joins us for a great conversation around buyer agency contracts. We focus on both why agent's should be using them and, more importantly, why consumers should be embracing them. Thanks for the listen.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of MacYak we are joined by Parksville Realtor Shannon Cutler. Shannon is an expert on REALTOR® safety and has a unique background that makes her both an expert and a terrific resource on this topic. Sahnnon has launched her own podcast called the safe realty podcast, which can be found everyone. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan Mail Happy new Year!…..Macyak is back for 2025 with this our first episode of the year…Tore and I recap 2024 and look ahead to 2025 as we get out our crystal balls and peer into the future. Have a listen and see if we agree on how last year went and on what we see coming in 2025.

Send us Fan Mail David and Tore are joined by Dan Scarrow, the President of Macdonald Realty Group for a fun conversation about the past year and what's coming for 2025. We touch on market forces, changes in the industry and argue about which region throws the best parties.(Spoiler alert! - it's Vancouver Island)

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of MacYak, Tore and I are joined by Billy Ekofo, the VP of Global business development for the Leading Real Estate companies of the world. We  learn about Billy’s inspiring story, talk about the importance of a service mindset in real estate, and learn about the emerging markets in Africa and around the globe.  I think we even got Billy to agree to buy drinks for a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode guest co-host Matthew Lee and I have a wide ranging conversation with Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist for BCREA. We touch on housing policy, interest rates, the housing industry, American politics and throw in a little bit of football for fun. Brendon is a terrific resource and it's easy to see why he is so well respected across all sectors, and he's a...

Send us Fan Mail Industry Heavyweight and CEO of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board John DiMichele joins Tore and David for a great conversation that ranged from the state of the industry in Canada, what's going on in the states, what's going on in Ontario, prop tech and what the future holds. It was so good in fact we've turned it into two parts, this is Part II, thanks for lis...

Send us Fan Mail Industry Heavyweight and CEO of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board John DiMichele joins Tore and David for a great conversation that ranged from the state of the industry in Canada, what's going on in the states, what's going on in Ontario, prop tech and what the future holds. It was so good in fact we've turned it into two parts, this is Part I, thanks for list...

Send us Fan Mail In our second season opener, Tore and David talk to none other than Jeff King, the CEO of the Greater Vancouver Realtors. We have a wide ranging conversation about professionalism, the state of the industry today and what it will look like in the future, the impact of AI and somehow, Godzilla! This one was a lot of fun to do and we were lucky to have Jeff on the pod given the impo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode David and Tore talk about the importance of mindset and the role that gratitude can play in our businesses and lives. This isn't a rainbows and unicorns episodes, this is something that can be an important way forward, in real estate and in life. Thanks for listening.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode David and Tore discuss the changes in the RTA coming into effect on July 18th. What are the changes? What are the unintended consequences? How will this impact tenanted properties? What strategies be employed moving forward? Listen for the answers to these questions and more, including important reminders about rules around selling tenant occupied properties in thi...

Send us Fan Mail Tore and David host special guest Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist at the BC Real Estate Association for a lively discussion on interest rates, housing policy and the investment environment in BC. It really is way more interesting that that sounds! 

Send us Fan Mail Join Tore and David for a high level conversation about negotiation in the first of what will be a multipart examination of negotiation philosophy, strategy and specific tactics. The conversation covers the foundational principles of negotiation in real estate, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, relationship-building, and strategic preparation. It delves into the signifi...

Send us Fan Mail David and Tore welcome REACH Canada Managing Partner Lynette Keyowski on to the show where we have a wide ranging and fulsome discussion of the state of property technology today, where it's been and where it's going. When will the robots take over? Why can't proptech companies spell? These questions and more get answered in a great interview with an amazing guest.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mac Yak, Tore and David talk to Trevor Koot, CEO of the British Columbia Real Estate Association, who discusses the need for a fundamental shift in organized real estate. He highlights the challenges of the complex ecosystem and the protectionism that hinders innovation. Trevor emphasizes the importance of acting more like a corporation and less like a service c...

Send us Fan Mail Tore and David continue the conversation on how to grow your business. They take an in depth dive into open house prospecting and discuss other ways to make your business go. Plus riveting and hilarious banter. Listen now!

Send us Fan Mail Tore and David talk in detail on the most successful client acquisition strategies, tips and tactics to grow your business. Aimed at new and experienced agents alike, with solid takeaways and specific actions, this episode is a must listen. Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mac Yak, David Langlois and Tore Jacobsen discuss organized real estate, including the role of real estate boards, the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), the regulator (BCFSA), and the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). They emphasize the importance of professionalism in the real estate business and the need for realtors to get involved at v...