Broker Update, March 10, 2023
Advancing professionalism in real estate – learn more at our AGM
If you haven’t seen our latest video, watch it below to learn more about the comprehensive body of work that REBGV is undertaking to help elevate professionalism in real estate.
To get a more detailed understanding of this and other strategic initiatives your Board is pursuing, I encourage you to attend our AGM on Friday, March 24.
This year's AGM is at the Delta Hotel and Casino, 4331 Dominion Street, in Burnaby. It'll also be livestreamed, so you have the option to attend in person or participate virtually.
Whether you attend online or in person, you’ll need to register for the AGM (log in required).
Visit our news blog for full details, including the AGM Package and more on the special resolution you’ll vote on at the meeting.
I hope to see you there!
Do your salespeople need to register as a team under the new rules?
Do you or the members in your office regularly work with other REALTORS®? You may need to register as a real estate team according to BCFSA’s new rules that come into effect April 1.
Not sure if you’re considered a team? Follow our flow chart to find out.
If you’re on a team, or your business model involves assistants or other Realtors, we strongly recommend you read BCFSA’s teams guidelines.
These guidelines provide practical information on how BCFSA interprets their rules and will help you understand how your current business model may be affected after April 1.
Volunteer with our professional conduct or arbitration committees!
Do you value ethics and professionalism? Do you take an interest in the REALTOR® Code and the Rules of Cooperation?
If you answered yes, consider volunteering for our Arbitration Committee or Professional Conduct Committee. Both committees are seeking members who are licensed as managing brokers.
The current committee terms end, and new terms begin, in May. This is your opportunity to put your years of experience to use while helping promote and strengthen our profession.
Visit our website to learn more about what’s expected of our volunteers and sign-up information.
REBGV’s 2023 member survey deadline extended - tell us how we're doing today!
We've extended the deadline to complete REBGV's 2023 member survey one more week!
If you're one of the nearly 2,000 members who've already completed the survey, thank you. Your feedback is invaluable to us.
If you haven't completed the survey, please take five minutes and do it. Your feedback helps us determine how we can better serve you, our members.
Take the survey here. Please share this link with the members in your office and encourage them to complete the survey.
Thanks for your assistance!
Want to learn face-to-face? In-person courses now back at REBGV
For the first time in three years, we’re offering in-person courses for members who prefer to learn face-to-face. We’re holding these courses at the Board office at 2433 Spruce Street.
See the schedule of upcoming in-person courses here.
To help you find in-person courses easier, we’ve added a “Location” filter under the “Refine your search” section of the course calendar at REBGV.ca. You can view all upcoming in-person courses by selecting “REBGV Vancouver”.
Stay cyber secure – 6 ways to strengthen your passwords against cyber attacks
A cyber security breach can not only be a headache, it can cost you thousands of dollars and negatively impact your reputation.
In 2020, cyber criminals in our Board area were able to hack members’ email addresses, log into their lockbox accounts, and gain access to homes listed for sale.
A strong password is your first line of defense against attacks like this. Here are six ways you can strengthen your current password to keep cyber criminals out.