FAQs

AskMark helps brokerage owners and Brokers of Record with the projects and day-to-day challenges that come with running a real estate brokerage.That can include:Reviewing how a brokerage operates, identifying areas where changes may be needed and helping implement those changesDeveloping brokerage policies, procedures and systemsProviding fractional management support, helping with agent questions and issues, and giving owners and Brokers of Record someone experienced to turn toDelivering brokerage trainingHelping brokerages strengthen agent retention and recruitingManaging the startup and launch of a new brokerageAnd not every brokerage issue fits neatly into one of those categories. If you have a question, challenge or project and you need some help, call AskMark. If Mark can't help directly, he'll put you in touch with someone who can.

AskMark primarily works with real estate brokerage owners and Brokers of Record. Whether the brokerage is a startup or an established operation, AskMark can help with a project, challenge or ongoing need.

The cost depends on what you need. AskMark's services may be charged as a session fee, a project fee or an ongoing monthly fee.Once Mark understands the scope and scale, he'll provide a clear proposal outlining the work involved and the cost before you decide whether to proceed.

No. While Mark's regulatory and industry experience is primarily Ontario-based, many of the services AskMark provides are not limited by geography.For work involving another province's specific regulatory requirements, AskMark will confirm those requirements and, where appropriate, work with local regulatory or industry resources to make sure they are properly addressed.

No. AskMark works alongside the people running the brokerage rather than replacing them.Fractional Management means being available to agents when they need help – taking their calls, helping them work through problems, reviewing offers, assisting with clauses and being an experienced ear when they need to talk something through. It can take some of that day-to-day load off the owner, Broker of Record or manager without taking over their role.

No. AskMark is not a recruiting company and does not recruit agents on behalf of brokerages.AskMark can help a brokerage look at why agents stay, why they leave and what the brokerage is offering prospective agents. The goal is to strengthen retention first and make sure the brokerage is a place agents want to join and stay before focusing on recruiting more agents.