Broker Update, November 14, 2025
Breakfast is on GVR in November
Our next round of free broker breakfast and roundtable meetings is in full swing. 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.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at our Richmond and North Shore sessions earlier this week. The remaining two dates and locations are:
- 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.
BCREA discussion paper and webinar: Get informed
BCREA recently 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.
Unified contact centre: one clear path to reaching GVR for help
Starting November 24, we’re making it even easier to get the support you need. No matter what you’re calling about—Professional Development, MLS®, the Help Desk, or general inquiries—you now have a single, streamlined point of contact.
Get the details here and watch for more in the coming weeks.
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’re looking for members with related charity experience to be part of the CRF’s Selection Committee.
Apply here before the November 17 deadline - that's this Monday!
A pop-up supper club holiday party November 20
This 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.
This new twist on our usual holiday celebration is sure to be a delicious dish - several to be precise, as the theme is an exquisite pop-up dinner club!
Get the details and buy your tickets here.
Discuss the latest BCFSA decisions in your office
The BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) regularly posts their disciplinary decisions online. Read and share the latest decision with the members in your office: