Broker Update, July 21, 2023

DMOP form resources for members

This Monday, July 17, a new rule went into effect in our Rules of Cooperation mandating the use of the new Disclosure of Multiple Offers Presented (DMOP) form. It’s now available on WEBForms.

We’ve created several resources for you and the members in your office to help you use this new form and comply with the new rule.

Download your copy of our updated, interactive Rules of Cooperation

Speaking of the Rules of Cooperation, this crucial document defines standards for REALTORS® across the Lower Mainland. The new rule supporting the DMOP form and other new amendments are reflected in our Rules of Cooperation interactive PDF, updated July 2023.

Download your copy of the interactive Rules of Cooperation, updated July 2023.

This PDF makes it easy to quickly locate and jump between rules. There’s an alphabetical reference section at the top of the document, or you can use the index search to find what you’re looking for.

Both reference indexes link you to the page with the rule you’re looking for. You can also jump back to the top of the document from every page using the linked ‘RULES of COOPERATION of the CADREB, FVREB and REBGV’ header at the top of each page.

The PDF works across platforms, so you can use it whether you’re on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone using Adobe.

Join our PacificWest brand awareness team!

Help us promote PacificWest, Western Canada’s premier real estate conference coming October 3-5, on your social media accounts as part of our PacificWest brand awareness team!

We recently announced our keynote speakers and there’ll be more news to share in the coming weeks. Help us boost the profile and awareness of this incredible event!

In addition to being part of an exclusive community of influencers helping to launch the first annual PacificWest conference, team members will receive one free general admission ticket to PacificWest!

To join the team, email Daneesha Fullerton (dfullerton@rebgv.ca) with your name and your current Instagram handle. Once we’ve confirmed your details, we’ll reach out with more resources and information you can share.

Review the latest disciplinary decisions in your office

Stay on top of the work your Board does to uphold and enforce professional standards within the profession and resolve disputes between members.

Our Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) investigates alleged member breaches of the Realtor Code and our Rules of Cooperation. Review the PCC’s latest rulings (C23-02 (A) Consent to Discipline, C23-02 (B) Consent to Discipline, C23-06 Consent to Discipline).

Our Arbitration Committee seeks to resolve disputes between members. Review their latest rulings (Arbitration Case #191).

Watch a recording of our presentation on professionalism

In June, myself, along with REBGV’s VP of Communication and Events Craig Munn and Ethics Guy® Kim Spencer, presented to members on our recent professionalism research.

We shared lots of great information about what our research tells us and how we plan to act on these learnings and make meaningful strides to enhance the standards, accountability, and culture within the real estate profession across Canada.

If you missed it, watch a recording below:

The REALTORS® Golf Classic is back August 24!

REBGV’s annual REALTORS® Golf Classic shifts to the Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club, Richmond’s premiere golf sanctuary, on Thursday, August 24.

Book your twosome or foursome today! Get 18 holes of golf and a full BBQ dinner after the tournament for just $260 per golfer.

Get all the details and reserve your spot today!

Tell BCFSA what you think about the collection of real estate data

BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) is asking licensees to comment on proposed amendments to the Real Estate Services Rules aimed at strengthening and clarifying BCFSA’s authority to collect real estate data. The deadline to provide feedback is August 27.

The goal of the amendments is to enhance BCFSA’s ability to gather information so they have a deeper understanding of current real estate market conditions and practices, including market-driven risks to residential real estate buyers and sellers.

Send your feedback to BCFSA using this form.

Learn more about this BCFSA research project.