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A Broker of Record’s perspective on compliance discipline and fraud avoidance in Ontario real estate.

Written and Curated by Matt Cooper, Broker of Record, Durham Home Key Realty.

Thinking Beats Following

This post explains how professional failure begins when registrants substitute borrowed certainty for independent judgment. It reinforces a simple rule: thinking must come before following, before ris... ...more

The Broker's Corner ,Practice Standards

December 25, 20253 min read

Thinking Beats Following

Structure Reduces FINTRAC Exposure

This post explains how FINTRAC problems usually begin when basic steps are skipped under pressure. It shows why identification, documentation, and role clarity must be in place before enthusiasm takes... ...more

Practice Standards

December 23, 20254 min read

 Structure Reduces FINTRAC Exposure

Identity Matters Before Activity

When authority is assumed instead of verified, professionals absorb the risk. Identity must be confirmed before activity begins. ...more

Practice Standards

December 22, 20251 min read

Identity Matters Before Activity

Assumptions Create Liability

Passing along unverified claims turns assumptions into liability. Due diligence is a professional obligation, not a courtesy. ...more

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December 22, 20252 min read

Assumptions Create Liability

Door Knocking: The Tactic Time Forgot

Interruption no longer signals initiative. Modern prospecting respects context, timing, and how adults choose to engage. ...more

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December 22, 20252 min read

Door Knocking: The Tactic Time Forgot

The Industry That Sells Confidence to Itself

Credentials create activity without guaranteeing judgment. Confidence is sold, but competence is demonstrated. ...more

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December 22, 20252 min read

The Industry That Sells Confidence to Itself

Paying for What You Don’t Understand

Bills continue even when judgment stops. Responsibility stays with the professional. ...more

Practice Standards

December 22, 20251 min read

Paying for What You Don’t Understand
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Thinking Beats Following

Thinking Beats Following

Matt Cooper, Broker of Record
Published on: 25/12/2025

This post explains how professional failure begins when registrants substitute borrowed certainty for independent judgment. It reinforces a simple rule: thinking must come before following, before risk appears.

The Broker's CornerPractice Standards
 Structure Reduces FINTRAC Exposure

Structure Reduces FINTRAC Exposure

Matt Cooper, Broker of Record
Published on: 23/12/2025

This post explains how FINTRAC problems usually begin when basic steps are skipped under pressure. It shows why identification, documentation, and role clarity must be in place before enthusiasm takes over.

Practice Standards
Identity Matters Before Activity

Identity Matters Before Activity

Matt Cooper, Broker of Record
Published on: 22/12/2025

When authority is assumed instead of verified, professionals absorb the risk. Identity must be confirmed before activity begins.

Practice Standards
Assumptions Create Liability

Assumptions Create Liability

Matt Cooper, Broker of Record
Published on: 22/12/2025

Passing along unverified claims turns assumptions into liability. Due diligence is a professional obligation, not a courtesy.

Practice Standards
Door Knocking: The Tactic Time Forgot

Door Knocking: The Tactic Time Forgot

Matt Cooper, Broker of Record
Published on: 22/12/2025

Interruption no longer signals initiative. Modern prospecting respects context, timing, and how adults choose to engage.

Practice Standards
The Industry That Sells Confidence to Itself

The Industry That Sells Confidence to Itself

Matt Cooper, Broker of Record
Published on: 22/12/2025

Credentials create activity without guaranteeing judgment. Confidence is sold, but competence is demonstrated.

Practice Standards

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