Broker Update, April 17, 2025

PacificWest 2025 is back, and early bird pricing starts now!

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and Greater Vancouver REALTORS® are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 PacificWest Conference, returning to the Vancouver Convention Centre on October 21 - 22, 2025.

After two years of success, we’re raising the bar. Expect bold speakers, future-focused learning, and dynamic networking, all designed to power your business forward.

And new for 2025 are exclusive pre-conference experiences, including one just for you: the Managing Brokers Summit on October 20. Based on your feedback, this leadership-focused slate of sessions takes place before the full conference, giving you space to experience everything PacificWest has to offer.

Insider pricing will only be available until June 30, so get your tickets today for the best value!

Learn more and buy tickets here.

Sold listings on REALTOR.ca: Your client conversation guide

GVR is now sending pending and closed statuses to REALTOR.ca, giving buyers and sellers clearer insights into market activity.

Changes include:

• Sold listings are now searchable on REALTOR.ca
• Sold listings will include both closed sales and pending sales
• Sale prices will now be displayed 30 days after the closing date

Our new guide walks you through what’s changing and how you and the members in your office can confidently lead the conversation with your clients.

Learn more and access the toolkit here.

New GVR bylaws now in effect: What’s moved from the bylaws to the Member Regulations

As part of the governance changes approved at the 2025 AGM, GVR has modernized how key rules and procedures are organized.

Many of the more operational, day-to-day processes have been removed from the bylaws and moved to the new Member Regulations.

You can now find all of the requirements and procedures that relate to your rights and obligations as a member all in one place, including:

• applying for and retaining membership,
• education requirements,
• committee eligibility,
• corporate member responsibilities, and
• member conduct expectations, including the Member Oath of Professionalism.

This simplifies the bylaws and allows your association to respond more quickly when updates are needed.

Here’s a summary of what was moved and where you’ll find it.

Jacquie McCarnan honoured for community support, speaks on the Critical Path podcast

GVR honoured REALTOR® Jacquie McCarnan this week with a REALTORS Care® Award for her ongoing community support.

The REALTORS Care® Award honours Metro Vancouver Realtors who demonstrate a sustained commitment to charitable, fundraising, or volunteer activities that strengthen communities and support people in need.

Learn more about Jacquie and watch a video highlighting her accomplishments here.

Jacquie was also our most recent guest on the Critical Path podcast. As the founder of the Canadian Women in Real Estate Foundation (CWIRE), Jacquie joined us to discuss the unique challenges women face in building successful real estate careers, and how CWIRE is building a community of resources to make a difference.

Listen below: