Commercial Division reports that he had resort with a golf course for sale on ICIWorld. He had it on for a month or so and had about six calls, one from a realtor in Ontario who had a buyer for a golf course. They worked a referral, and Ian sold the golf course portion and paid a referral fee to the broker on the sale of a $1,250,000 golf course. This also was great service to the public the buyer and the seller.
Ian has received many highly qualified buyers for specific types of property such as golf courses, and other recreational property, hotels, motels, and resorts.
MARKET REPORT 4/28/03: Ian reports the commercial market is very active and he has written over $5,000,000 this year already. One reason he is so active, is because Westjet is flying directly to Comox from Calgary and Edmonton, in only 1 hr. and 15 minutes. It is making a radical difference in the valley.

Jerry Haddad, Sales Representative, Cityscape Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage reports many transactions over the years. In this last year alone he has sold four shopping centres each one from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000.

Shyamal Mahmood Sales Representative, Your Choice Realty Corp. Brokerage asked permission from another broker to advertise a Power of Sale on ICIWorld. It triggered a lead from a buyer who Shyamal developed a good business relationship with and he sold an investment property to him for $540,000+ and made $15,000. The buyer who is an investor is now using Shyamal to buy and sell real estate regularly.

Tom Pileggi, MCNE, CIPS, ASA, CNE, Broker, Sutton West Realty Inc. reports that he has done several transactions on ICIWorld. He has sold land in Vaughan $2.5M to build storage units, land for residential homes in Brampton for $2.2M, 54 acres in King Township for future development for $1.9M and has others. Also businesses such as cafes. He says he highly recommends it to all his colleagues to join.

Hugh Nichols, Broker, Re/Max North Country Realty Inc. Brokerage has sold two buildings and leased out some retail space. One was a main street building commercial with two apartments as an investment $339,000 and the other was a commercial building with nine residential units and two commercial units also in Gravenhurst. They were both placed on ICIWorld. Hugh received about four calls and two of them purchased. The leased unit 3,200 sq. ft. was for a restaurant and he received one call and they leased it for five years. Whenever Hugh receives calls they tend to be well qualified as prospects. The Muskoka area that Hugh works is a tourist and a growing senior community. Feel free to contact him anytime.

Joe Youssef, Salesperson, RIGHT AT HOME REALTY INC., Brokerage found a medical building on ICIWorld that was exclusive from another member on ICIWorld. He developed a good business relationship with her and they did a deal. $3.5M property. Joe has other buyers for other medical buildings.

Jim Straughan, Century 21 First Canadian sold a campground. He had another property advertised, received a call and the property that he called on was not suitable. He found another one that was suitable and sold it. It was around $890,000. Jim’s Haves and Wants. He says ICIWorld is great for referrals and networking.

Gary I just wanted to tell you that I sold another Motel in Niagara in the last two weeks, “The Surfside Inn” 31 units, Sold for $1,050,000. Sold to a buyer who found the listing on the ICI World web site. You are providing the very best site in the world for commercial real estate. I am honored and proud to be a long established member, your helping hand has been nothing less than spectacular.

Thanks again! John Campisano.

Remi Ojo, Broker Of Record, Imer Realty Inc Brokerage works in a pharmacy and is in real estate part time but does real estate business. ICIWorld has helped him to sell two residential properties. At the moment he has a dental business coming for sale and has buyers for a pharmacy. He just renewed his membership and we will be mobilizing his website. He says he likes the personal attention we provide.

Signed up for residential and he now does commercial. He took our suggestion for a website with both residential and commercial listings. Starting doing commercial real estate. Made $75,000 in the first year and has been making connections every since and doing deals. Sold a retirement home that was on MLS from the person he met through ICIWorld. Likes the exclusive opportunities that are not on MLS and likes the opportunity working exclusive listings industry-wide.