Broker Update, October 3, 2025
Service Re-imagined: GVR’s service transformation is underway, with more to come!
Last year, Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) set out to transform the services we offer you with a new initiative – Service Re-imagined. Since then, GVR has made significant progress behind the scenes to lay the foundation of a modern service infrastructure.
We have examined every aspect of our organization, from processes to technology, from the perspective of a member to see where we have room to improve or completely re-imagine how we support your business.
Some of these changes have been more visible, like adding a new Account Executive role to better support brokerages, while others have been more in the background.
To help you understand what at GVR has changed since we’ve started our Service Re-imagined journey, we’ve compiled some highlights.
Why you should check out Payload, the new deposit payment platform
This partnership reflects GVR’s continued commitment to helping simplify your business operations while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and compliance.
We recently hosted Payload representative Jack Mang to share more with our broker community about this exciting new offering. Watch the video below.
Check out these 5 partnerships with GVR that could save you and your clients money
From the Payload service you just read about to discounts on services to a pension plan, Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) has been partnering with third-party organizations to help make your real estate business better.
Here is a round-up of the latest GVR partnerships you can take advantage of today!
Do you have future leaders in your office?
Help us identify them and start a discussion about becoming a director at GVR.
We are looking for members who care about the future of the profession and approach their careers with a growth mindset to run in our 2026 Board of Directors election.
Nominations are due by 5 pm on Friday, November 14. Email becomeadirector@gvrealtors.ca to start the nomination process.
Learn more about what we are looking for in this year's candidates, and the commitments that come with being a director, here.
If you have agents who want to learn more about the role of director—whether they are considering running in this election or in the future—they can join our Prospective Director List to stay informed and get support as they explore board leadership.
GVR's 2025 H2 residential market forecast: Sales outlook eased after first-half slowdown
Home sales in the first half of the year were much slower than our H1 forecast had anticipated.
While it's difficult to pin the blame entirely on the economic uncertainty arising from the tariff-related policies of the new US administration, it's also difficult to say these developments have had no effect either.
And despite home prices having eased since the start of the year, in addition to three Bank of Canada interest rate cuts, buyers have remained hesitant to re-enter the market.
Our H2 forecast takes stock of these dynamics and presents a revised outlook for the second half of the year.
Bring your appetite to the 2025 Industry Holiday Classic in November
Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) is jointly hosting a pop-up supper club holiday party that will be enchanting, exquisite, and delectable!
On Thursday, November 20, the Paradox Hotel in Vancouver will host our 2025 Industry Holiday Classic – Foxtrot edition, an unforgettable evening that will engage your senses with exquisite cuisine while you mingle with real estate industry professionals.
Tickets are just $95 until Friday, October 31 when you use the code Foxtrot25.