Broker Update, January 9, 2026
GVR and BCREA strengthen collaboration in government relations and professional development
The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) is entering a new phase of collaboration with your provincial association, the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), that is focused on delivering more efficient, streamlined, and effective services for Realtors across the province.
As part of this collaboration, GVR and BCREA are launching two one-year pilot initiatives that will align resources across both Government Relations and Professional Development. These pilots are designed to improve coordination, increase efficiency, and enhance service outcomes while keeping member needs at the centre of this work.
Our profession is evolving, and the expectations placed on Realtors and their associations continue to grow. By working more closely with BCREA in both government relations and professional development, we can reduce duplication, strengthen our collective capacity, and deliver more consistent, high-quality support to members.
This work reflects a closer operating relationship between our organizations and a shared commitment to modernizing how we support members.
Learn more about this new collaboration and what it means for you.
In conversation: How Service Re-Imagined took shape in 2025
Service Re-Imagined is GVR’s multi-year effort to rethink how we deliver service, support, and value to members — with a focus on clearer support, fewer friction points, and a more connected member experience.
In this conversation, GVR leadership reflects on how Service Re-Imagined took shape in 2025, why the initiative began, what changed along the way, and how the work happening behind the scenes is already influencing the member experience.
If you’re curious about what this means for you as a member, this conversation is worth a watch.
Learn more about Service Re-Imagined.
Last chance! Nominate a colleague for the REALTORS Care® Award or 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.
Learn more about our awards and how to nominate someone!
Have your say: BCFSA invites feedback on proposed policy ideas
BCFSA is inviting input from both consumers and real estate licensees as it explores possible changes. These ideas could inform future regulatory proposals affecting how Realtors work with clients and the public.
Get your feedback to BCFSA by January 31 - learn how 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:
Save the date: Medallion Re-Imagined coming March 5!
Medallion Re-Imagined with a focus on GVR's new Community Relief Fund is coming to a NEW VENUE, the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, on Thursday March 5!
Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.
Remember to review your Medallion sales for the year and submit any errors or omissions to mlssales@gvrealtors.ca before the end of the day on Thursday, January 15.
Reminder – new PDP requirements are now in effect
As of January 1, 2026, all Realtors in British Columbia must complete 21 Professional Development Program (PDP) hours each PDP cycle when renewing membership – an increase from the previous 18 hours.
This increase is part of a profession-led initiative that began with the Professionalism White Paper we published in 2023. Together, we’re taking another step to raise the bar in real estate practice.
For brokers, this change also creates an opportunity to recognize in-house training as self-directed PDP, helping you support your teams while meeting the updated standard.