BCREA and the Canadian Real Estate Association have partnered to offer Leadership 200 (L200) and Leadership 300 (L300) as interactive virtual courses via Zoom. If you’re involved with your board or BCREA leadership (or you’d like to be!) this is a great opportunity to take these courses online and enhance your leadership skills. L200 …
Over the past several months, we’ve been sharing stories about the many REALTORS® across BC who are supporting their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. For now, this will be the last post in the COVID-19 Community Care series. “A huge thanks to our fantastic agents, to Trinity Church and to the people of Kelowna, West Kelowna …
Episode 8 of Open House by BCREA, A REALTOR®’s Guide to Radon Gas, features a conversation about radon gas and real estate with Dr. Noah Quastel, Director of Law and Policy for Healthy Indoor Environments at the BC Lung Foundation. Radon gas isn’t new, but it’s certainly something that Realtors continue to learn about. BCREA …
The vast majority of BC REALTORS® – 91 per cent – have faced either a decrease of income or no income from transactions since the provincial state of emergency was announced on March 17, 2020. The reported loss of income was consistent among all boards, licence categories and both commercial and residential practice. The data …
Generally speaking, if a buyer breaches a contract for the purchase of real estate and the seller accepts the buyer’s refusal to perform the contract (as known as “repudiation”), an innocent seller is entitled to retain the deposit paid by the buyer under a contract of purchase and sale. But what happens when a buyer …
After hearing from strata corporations, owners and other stakeholders – including REALTORS® – for several months, on June 23 the BC Government introduced legislative changes to help address the high costs of strata insurance. Strong advocacy work by BCREA and the real estate boards has resulted in BCREA being named as a contributor in the …
On June 24, the BC Government made it possible to evict residential tenants for reasons other than non-payment of rent. That means real estate transactions that require vacant possession can now proceed. Landlords with existing orders for eviction can take them to the courts beginning July 2, 2020, for enforcement and can enforce a writ …
BCREA has created a video for REALTORS® to share with clients to help them better understand the Multiple Listing Contract (MLC), which is used in many real estate transactions in BC. One of two common listing contracts in BC, the MLC is used when a seller engages a Realtor to list their property on the …
Over the past several months, we’ve been sharing stories about the many Realtors across BC who are supporting their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. “In true Dexter fashion, our winning agents chose to forego personal awards and gifts this year in favor of a donation on their behalf to the Resilience Without Barriers Fund. This fund …
For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC – June 17, 2020. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) welcomes the BC Financial Services Authority’s (BCFSA) interim findings on the unprecedented rise in strata insurance premiums and deductions. On behalf of BC’s 23,000 REALTORS® and 11 real estate boards, BCREA has also developed a series of recommendations for …
Over the past several months, we’ve been sharing stories about the many Realtors across BC who are supporting their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. “We chose to support our local Share Family & Community Services as they run the local food bank. COVID-19 has drastically impacted food bank donations and they need help to support those …
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – June 15, 2020. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 4,518 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May 2020, a decline of 45.2 per cent from May 2019. The average MLS® residential …
With Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan underway, REALTORS® may encounter concerns or criticism from consumers, especially online. In the latest episode of Open House by BCREA: Returning to Work and Risks to REALTOR® Reputation, Ari Indyk, VP Crisis and Risk at Edelman, provides advice on mitigating and responding to consumer concerns as we navigate …
British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson has been re-appointed as a member of the Province of British Columbia’s Economic Forecast Council until July 2023. Ogmundson was invited to extend his current term by Minister of Finance Carole James. “COVID-19 has had unprecedented impacts on BC’s economy,” says Ogmundson. “Now more than ever, I welcome …
This is the first post in “Standard Forms Spotlight,” a regular series of blog posts that will help REALTORS® enhance their understanding and build their knowledge of the many intricacies around provincial standard forms and clauses used in real estate transactions in BC. Learn more about what you can expect in the monthly series here. …
With questions about radon gas recently added to the Property Disclosure Statement in April 2020, REALTORS® may be looking to brush up on their knowledge about the odourless and colourless radioactive gas that occurs naturally throughout BC and which, if accumulated in homes and other buildings, can become a health risk. As a result, BCREA, …
One of our most popular online courses has been revamped and is available again for REALTORS®. Client Engagement Excellence: Negotiating Skills is the updated version of what was previously known as Customer Service Excellence and the REALTOR® Brand and aims to strengthen Realtor competence in the core engagement skill of negotiating. This course helps Realtors …
Over the coming weeks, BCREA will share stories about the many REALTORS® across BC who are supporting their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Victoria office, is proud to support our community with our “5 Ways You Can Have a Positive Impact on Your Community in a Trying Time” campaign, posted boldly in …
By Ellen Baragon, Guest Contributor The federal government’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) could assist brokers who, for various reasons, have not been able to take advantage of other programs such as the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA). The $1 billion fund was launched in May to support small to medium businesses struggling to recover …
Over the coming weeks, BCREA will share stories about the many REALTORS® across BC who are supporting their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As of late, we have had a lot of emotions with all that has been going on in the world, and have been feeling helpless. After brainstorming about the ways in which we …
Recently the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) uploaded a Coronavirus Statement & Consent form to WEBForms® for REALTORS® to use with clients. In signing the form, clients state that they currently don’t have any COVID-19 symptoms and haven’t been in contact with anyone with symptoms. The person signing the form is also giving the brokerage …
By Ellen Baragon, Guest Contributor (This post was updated June 2 to include the government of BC’s new order preventing landlords who are eligible for CECRA from evicting tenants.) On Monday, June 1, BC’s Minister of Finance Carole James announced a new order under the Emergency Protection Act prohibiting commercial landlords who are eligible for …
The British Columbia Real Estate Association acknowledges that our head office is located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam). We also acknowledge the other 195 First Nations in British Columbia, as these are the lands we each call home.
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