Broker Update, June 27, 2025

Help us help you – last chance to complete our 2025 Paragon Survey

Today is the final day for you and the members in your office to complete our 2025 Paragon Survey!

Paragon is your primary business tool. We need to know what you like and don’t like about the system so we can ensure we’re providing you with the most useful and effective tools and features that help you do business better.

There’s also an iPad and 50 coffee gift cards up for grabs for anyone who completes the survey.

Please encourage the members in your office to complete the survey today!

Take the survey here.

Thanks for sharing your feedback – we appreciate it!

The Critical Path - Dealing with cybersecurity threats with Dynarisk CEO Andrew Martin

In May, we told you about new, free cybersecurity tools available to you and all BC Realtors through a new partnership between DynaRisk and the Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation (E&O).

On the latest episode of the Critical Path, we spoke with DynaRisk CEO Andrew Martin. Andrew walks us through the cybersecurity landscape, explains why Realtors make prime targets for cybercriminals, and shares his tips and tools for how you can boost your online protection.

Listen below:

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Protect your business now with free cybersecurity tools

Catch the latest episodes of the Critical Path

Make sure to subscribe to GVR Podcasts to get the latest episodes of the Critical Path. You can find GVR Podcasts on every major podcast platform, including:

Missed the last episode? Check out A new way to engage, with GVR Account Executive Brian Spencer.

Lead with Confidence at the 2025 Managing Brokers Summit

Designed exclusively for managing brokers, the Managing Brokers Summit at PacificWest 2025, sponsored by BCREA, is your opportunity to gain the insights, tools, and connections you need to stay ahead in today’s real estate landscape.

This full-day event brings together top industry voices to explore market trends, regulatory updates, risk management, and leadership strategy. Hear directly from BCFSA CEO Tolga Yalkin, BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson, and other respected leaders as they share timely perspectives and practical advice tailored to managing brokers.

Whether you’re looking to navigate regulatory change, manage operational risk, or strengthen your brokerage’s value proposition, the summit offers real-world guidance you can put into practice right away. It’s also an opportunity to connect with fellow leaders, exchange ideas, and learn from one another in a collaborative setting.

Buy your ticket now — prices go up after June 30

  • General admission: $250 (regular $400)
  • VIP access: $350 (regular $500)

VIP includes premium seating, express check-in, drink tickets, swag, and exclusive discounts on the Managing Broker Summit and Pre Conference Connect Social.

Register today to secure your spot and take advantage of insider pricing.

Tee up your next business deal in Whistler August 20

Let’s face it – the golf course isn’t just a place for fun. It’s a place where people rub shoulders, make connections, and plant the seeds for future business deals. 

Organize a team from your brokerage to get out and spread the word about your business with other BC real estate professionals at the REALTORS® Golf Classic on Wednesday, August 20 in Whistler!

The REALTORS® Golf Classic is your opportunity to mix and mingle with a who’s who of the BC real estate profession. All while enjoying a relaxing midweek getaway to the Whistler Golf Club for 18 holes of golf and a delectable BBQ dinner at Palmer’s Grill afterwards.

Register yourself, your twosome, or your foursome today, or book a group of 8 or more and get 15% off!

Register today!

Why you should check out Payload, the new deposit payment platform

GVR is partnering with Payload to help brokerages streamline the deposit payment process for buyers.

Payload will provide a secure, automated payment platform for home buyers to pay their deposit from your brokerage's website directly into your trust account at no additional cost to your brokerage.

Get full details and sign up here.

Discuss 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 ruling (C25-04 Consent to Discipline).

BCFSA regularly posts their disciplinary decisions online. Review their latest decision: Alan Lanfang Hu and Alan Hu Personal Real Estate Corp.