Broker Update, March 8, 2024

Roundtable panel with BCFSA, BCREA, and CREA headlines our 2024 AGM

This year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), on Thursday, March 21 at the Delta Hotel Burnaby, is one you won’t want to miss!

After the meeting, I’ll be moderating a panel with BC Financial Services Authority CEO Blair Morrison, BC Real Estate Association CEO Trevor Koot, and the Canadian Real Estate Association’s Immediate Past Chair Jill Oudil.

If you can’t attend in person, you can also attend the AGM virtually. All active members can attend, but you must register to get your link to attend whichever way you’re able.

Learn more and register today.

I can’t wait to see you there!

Listen to Critical Path – GVR’s new interview podcast

The Critical Path, a new interview-based podcast presented by Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), is now available in our existing podcasting stream on all major podcast networks.

Through candid discussions with industry leaders, the Critical Path will offer practical insights into key issues, trends, initiatives and other developments that are affecting the profession.

In the inaugural episode, I sat down with the team to discuss our new strategic plan that sets a new mission for GVR: Leading professionalism and innovation in real estate.

Listen below.

Learn more about the Critical Path and don't forget to subscribe to get all of the upcoming episodes!

Get your PacificWest 2024 early bird tickets today!

PacificWest 2024’s early bird tickets are on sale now!

You won't want to miss out on our signature event of the year. This conference provides diverse opportunities to network, take in world-class speakers and learn about the top trends and tools being used across the industry.

And don’t forget, we’ve partnered with the BC Real Estate Association to bring their annual Managing Brokers’ Conference to PacificWest 2024 as the new Managing Brokers' Stream! You can get full access to BCREA’s Managing Broker Stream with a regular admission to PacificWest.

This will be your only chance to save this year – get your regular, VIP, or group early bird tickets today!

Learn more about PacificWest 2024.

Get new, printable versions of our Pledge of Professionalism

Earlier this year we developed a Pledge of Professionalism for all members to take.

In recent weeks, we’ve developed a high-resolution, printable version of the pledge you can print and post in your office.

Check them out:

• Regular size
• Legal size

You can learn more about the pledge in Kim Spencer's article and his Top Tip video.

Watch CREA's video event about updated FINTRAC materials

The Canadian Real Estate Association’s (CREA) legal counsel Simon Parham recently hosted a webinar to cover recent updates to FINTRAC materials.

Watch a recording of this event and access other resources to help you understand and comply with these changes.

Review the latest disciplinary decisions in your office

Stay on top of the work GVR 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 (C23-11 Consent to Discipline and C23-11 Hearing Decision).