Broker Update, April 5, 2024
PacificWest Conference welcomes keynote speaker Duncan Wardle
I’m thrilled to announce Duncan Wardle, former head of innovation and creativity at Disney, as the first of two keynote speakers at this year’s PacificWest conference!
Wardle's illustrious career at Disney, where he redefined the boundaries of imagination and innovation, positions him as an unmatched authority on creating magical and memorable experiences.
His insights promise to be an invaluable resource for attendees looking to take their business success to the next level.
And don’t forget, BCREA’s Managing Brokers’ Stream is coming to PacificWest 2024, bringing you workshops, speakers, and seminars focused on the issues facing managing brokers. Learn more.
Two ways to save for PacificWest 2024
Early bird pricing ends April 15 at midnight, so there’s still time to secure your spot at the best available rates!
And because great ideas expand and ignite when shared, we're offering an exclusive volume discount for groups of 10 or more. Gather your team, your colleagues, or your peers to take advantage of this special offer and experience the transformative power of PacificWest together.
Gather your team and register 10 people at once to enjoy a 20% discount off the total purchase price. This exclusive offer is valid for registrations of the same type completed in a single transaction.
This discount will also apply to early bird rates, so make sure to get yours today!
Buy PacificWest 2024 tickets here.
Take our managing broker professional development survey today
The managing broker's role in real estate has become exponentially complex over the past few years.
That's why we’re looking to find out what the modern managing broker’s educational needs are, with a focus on those new to the role.
This survey is a key first step in identifying these needs and will help us understand what we can do to better equip future managing brokers.
Please take a few minutes to complete it – your feedback will be invaluable.
Learn more about our new Economics Microsite with this FAQ
We launched our new Economics Microsite last week. It's a platform to deliver economics-related content and analytics to members, the public, and the media.
This site is entirely created and maintained by the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) Economics team, and it's meant to be an iterative product that will evolve and improve over time in response to your comments and feedback.
Newer members in your office?
If you’ve got members who’re in the early stages of their careers in your office, let them know about these two new resources.
Learning Paths
With 75 courses offered in our Course Catalogue, choosing the right Professional Development Program (PDP) course can be overwhelming. That’s where Learning Paths comes in.
Learning Paths is a new series of guides designed to help members find the right PDP courses. Each path is built with a specific goal in mind, with selected courses to provide foundational knowledge and sharpen skills that directly impact your business.
Send the newer members in your office to this page and have them fill out the quiz to get started.
New REALTORS® Group
Known formerly as the Young Professionals Network, the New REALTORS® Group (NRG) focusing on connecting attendees with dynamic speakers and thought leaders.
The NRG will continue to serve as a vibrant space for professionals new to the industry, offering opportunities to share ideas, network, and propel your professional development through small, in-person workshops and regular networking events.
The first NRG New Member Mixer takes place on Tuesday, April 30 in Vancouver. Learn more about the NRG and register for the mixer here.
Three charities selected for REALTORS Care® Shelter Drive fundraising
Three shelter-related charities have been selected as the beneficiaries of our member fundraising efforts for the REALTORS Care® Shelter Drive during 2024-25 – Aunt Leah’s Society, New Westminster; Elizabeth Fry Society, New Westminster; Sage House (North Shore Crisis Services Society), North Vancouver.
Two of the charities help women and children fleeing from violence at home, and the third assists women within the criminal justice system.
Learn more about the Shelter Drive and our recipient charities.