Broker Update, September 19, 2025
Nominations open: what GVR is looking for in future directors
We are now accepting nominations for our 2026 Board of Directors election. Email becomeadirector@gvrealtors.ca to start the nomination process.
The nomination period closes at 5 pm on Friday, November 14. Our 2026 election will open January 23, 2026 and will run until noon, January 30, 2026.
While previous governance experience is helpful, it is not the only thing that matters. We are looking for individuals who bring a range of qualities, such as:
- A willingness to learn
- Strong collaboration skills
- Good listening and communication
- Curiosity and thoughtful questioning
- Strategic, big-picture thinking
- Time and energy to commit
- A strong connection to members
- Respect for governance (Directors govern; the CEO manages)
- A genuine interest in the success of the profession
Learn more about what it takes to become a director.
Our new TELUS partnership brings savings to you and your clients
The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) and TELUS have partnered to offer exclusive discounts on home services for you to provide your clients the moment they become new homeowners starting today!
We call it the Welcome Home package!
Give clients the gift of connection at the very moment they need it most. We worked with TELUS to design the program for REALTORS® to add value to their client relationships. Through this exclusive GVR partnership, you can offer your clients the best rates available on TELUS home and mobile services, including:
- TV
- Internet
- Home security
- Home phone
- Mobile phone
The best part? GVR members also have access to these same deals!
Learn more about how you can save on these TELUS services.
Brokers can earn an extra three PDP credits at PacificWest
PacificWest 2025 is about more than learning and networking. It is also your chance to gain valuable insights from industry leaders, connect with peers, and take advantage of a new opportunity to earn more PDP credits than ever before.
Here’s how it works:
- Attending PacificWest automatically gives you six self-directed PDP credits.
- Attending the Managing Brokers Summit, sponsored by the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA), now gives you an extra three self-directed PDP credits on top of your conference credits.
Nine self-directed PDP credits in one conference experience – incredible value.
The Managing Brokers Summit is built specifically for broker leaders, offering fresh strategies and solutions for today’s challenges. Combine it with the full PacificWest experience, and you will leave with nine self-directed PDP credits plus the knowledge and connections to grow your business.
Register today to secure your place at PacificWest 2025 and the Managing Brokers Summit.
New Critical Path - Navigating the future of lending with Don Scott
Shifting consumer expectations and technological advancements are transforming the industry. Sound familiar?
It’s happening everywhere, not just real estate, and the mortgage industry is no different. So, what are the changes in consumer habits and the new ways they can leverage technology for a better experience securing a mortgage?
On this episode of the Critical Path podcast, we welcome mortgage veteran Don Scott, the founder and CEO of Frank Mortgage, to share his insights and perspectives on how the mortgage industry is shifting and how REALTORS® fit in.
Listen below:
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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 Market outlook and understanding GVR stats with Andrew Lis.
Where can you and the members in your office find three PDP hours?
Starting January 1, 2026, GVR members will need to complete 21 PDP hours to renew your membership - three more hours than the current 18.
So, where can you find those additional PDP hours? Watch our latest GVR video news feature to find out.
Read our announcement about the updated PDP hours requirement to learn more.
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 rulings:
Are you in our Broker's Facebook Group yet?
The group is GVR's space just for managing brokers to stay connected, share insights, ask questions, and hear news and updates. If you have not joined yet, I would love to see you there.
You can find us by searching “GVR Broker's Facebook Group” on Facebook or use this link to go straight there.