What concerns could a waterfront lot, a rural farm, and an older urban home all have in common? One possible answer is that each of these types of property could be subject to the provisions of the Heritage Conservation Act or a municipal bylaw respecting heritage value. Heritage concerns may affect the value of the …
Episode 1 features a conversation with Leslie Howatt, Executive Officer of the Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation.
Today, BCREA is proud to launch Open House by BCREA, a monthly podcast where REALTORS® in BC will find the latest real estate news and feature conversations with experts on issues related to real estate practice. To help REALTORS® stay up to date, BCREA publishes regular blog posts and economic forecasts and data and offers …
BCREA’s online courses have officially moved to the Hub, the Canadian Real Estate Association’s online learning platform! All BCREA courses previously available on UBC Sauder’s online learning platform have been integrated into the Hub and, after January 31, 2020, will no longer be available for registration through UBC Sauder.* The Hub offers streamlined access to …
One of the recent changes to the Professional Development Program (PDP) is the introduction of self-directed learning. Watch this video from BCREA and boards to find out what self-directed learning means for you! [iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/dM6JAEIScHU” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;” ][/iframe] You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions about self-directed learning here …
January 1 marked the transition to the new Professional Development Program (PDP) framework. Now that changes to the program are in effect, REALTORS® are asking great questions about what these changes mean in practice. To start you off on the right foot, we’ve compiled some of the most common questions (with answers) below! 1. Does …
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – January 13, 2020. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 77,331 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in 2019, a decline of 1.5 per cent from the 78,516 units sold in 2018. The …
UPDATE (January 11, 2021): An update has been made to this video at the 11 minute mark to provide greater clarity on acceptance of a Contract of Purchase and Sale concerning counter offers. All other aspects of this video remain unchanged. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) has created a video for REALTORS® to …
On December 16, 2019, BCREA submitted 18 recommendations to Minister of Finance Carole James to help guide the government as they work towards a new regulatory structure for real estate professionals. This follows Minister James’s announcement in November that the Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate (OSRE), which currently oversees the Real Estate Council …
2020 has already gotten off to an eventful start for REALTORS® – the new Professional Development Program framework came into effect on January 1 and the Real Estate Council of BC announced it has developed a new mandatory anti-money laundering course for all real estate licensees. Here at BCREA, we’re rolling up our sleeves and …
Thank you to all BC REALTORS® who participated in the BCREA Mobile Holiday Giveaway Contest. A big congratulations to Karrie Grewal for winning the iPhone 11! An exclusive plan for REALTORS® REALTORS® need a mobile plan that works as hard as they do. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Alberta Real Estate Association to offer …
For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC – January 2, 2020 – With a redesigned Professional Development Program now in place, REALTORS® across BC are working to meet new professional development requirements. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) and BC’s 11 real estate boards revised the Professional Development Program for REALTORS® in BC effective January 1, …