Broker Update, October 31, 2025
Breakfast is on GVR in November
Our next round of four, free broker breakfast and roundtable meetings is lined up for November in an area near you. Have breakfast on us while you connect and network!
This time, we have the BC Real Estate Association’s (BCREA’s) Carmen deFoy and Ryan DeLuca as special guest presenters, followed by our usual roundtable discussions led by our own Brian Spencer and Jennie deFoy.
Here’s the schedule:
- Thursday November 13 at the Landing at Beach House, West Vancouver
- Friday November 14 at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course, Tsawwassen
- Monday November 24 at Meadow Gardens Golf Course, Pitt Meadows
- Thursday November 27 at the Rosewood Hotel, Vancouver
Click on any date/location to register for the session most convenient for you. All sessions start at 9:30 am and run until approximately 12 noon.
Something on your mind that you want to discuss at one of these meetings? Curious about what other brokers like you are thinking? Join the chat on our Managing Brokers Facebook Group!
BCREA discussion paper and webinar: Trust as the Foundation of Property Ownership
BCREA just released their discussion paper Trust as the Foundation of Property Ownership that frames their perspective of continued trust and confidence in the Torrens system.
For more details, register for their free online webinar on this subject. It takes place Monday, November 17 at 10 am.
Register for the free webinar here.
While there will be no live Q&A session, attendees can submit questions for consideration to professionalmatters@bcrea.bc.ca. Submit your questions by Wednesday, November 12.
PacificWest 2025 is a wrap – our top 10 highlights
From across BC and Canada, more than 1,600 professionals gathered under one roof for PacificWest 2025 on October 21–22 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Recap the best PacificWest yet through photos and get inspired to join us for PacificWest 2026!
New credit card portal now available for members and brokers
Our new online credit card portal went live earlier this week. It makes updating your credit card easier and more secure.
If you pay fees by credit card, follow these steps to update your card on our new portal:
Learn more here. This change is part of our ongoing efforts to modernize member services and provide a more streamlined, secure experience.
If you need help, call 604-730-3020 or email support@gvrealtors.ca.
Nominations close November 14 — are you thinking about running?
GVR directors focus on governance, strategy, and long-term priorities that guide GVR’s work on behalf of members and the public.
If you’ve ever thought about serving — or know someone who should — now’s the time.
Email becomeadirector@gvrealtors.ca to start the nomination process today.
Don’t leave it until the last minute! It takes time complete the application, and the deadline is Friday, November 14.
Volunteer for the Community Relief Foundation Selection Committee!
Our new charitable program, the Community Relief Fund (CRF), launches in January 2026 and you have a chance to be involved! We are looking for three members with related charity experience to be part of the CRF’s Selection Committee.
Interested? Fill out our application form.
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:
Call for nominations: REALTORS Care® Award and Professional Excellence Award!
We’re looking for nominees for our REALTORS Care® and Professional Excellence Awards. Help us celebrate the best of our profession by nominating a deserving REALTOR®.
The deadline for both nominations Monday, January 12, 2026.