Prior to September 30, 2016 the Real Estate Service Act (Act) limited monetary penalties for brokerages and licensees to $20,000 and $10,000 respectively. However, as of September 30, 2016, the Legislature amended section 43(2)(ii) of the Act to allow for monetary penalties of up to $500,000 in the case of brokerages and $250,000 in any other case. …
Earlier this month, the BC Government announced its intention to introduce a “cooling off” period for residential real estate transactions in BC next spring as well as consultation on several other practices that potentially pose a risk to consumers, including “blind bidding.” On this special episode of Open House by BCREA, we welcome three guests …
The Land Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR) filing deadline has been extended to November 30, 2022, without incurring penalties. This extension gives reporting bodies with interests in land more time to file a transparency report. According to the BC government, they “heard from legal professionals in BC that pre-existing owners need more time to gather information about ownership and prepare to file with the registry.” …
As a result of competitive market conditions and escalating housing prices, BC’s real estate regulator, the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), is developing a consultation on “blind bidding” to understand whether regulatory changes to real estate transaction could improve protection for homebuyers. This announcement was paired with news in early-November that the BC Government intends …
The new and revised standard forms, schedules and clauses included in BCREA’s Fall 2021 Standard Forms Release are now available on WEBForms®! BCREA has now released 11 new standard forms and schedules, as well as multiple clauses and form revisions, to help REALTORS® enhance their professionalism and adapt to changing best practices. Prior to the …
Vancouver, BC – November 24, 2021. BC’s REALTORS® have been mobilizing to help communities hit hardest by the recent flooding and historic rainfalls, from fundraising to support the Red Cross to partnering with helicopter companies to fill more than 16 helicopters with emergency supplies for Abbotsford and Merritt. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) …
As real estate is so intertwined with the broader economy, REALTORS® who understand how to analyze and apply economic trends can incorporate this knowledge into their practice and help their clients make more informed decisions. With this is mind, BCREA has launched a new course called Economics for REALTORS®: How to Apply Economic Data and …
Registration is now open for the upcoming Banff Western Connection Conference taking place from January 27-29, 2022 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in beautiful Banff, Alberta. The conference will kick off on Thursday, January 27 with pre-conference sessions and an opening reception, followed by two full days of exciting, relevant, and informative sessions all …
The BC Government has announced its intent to introduce legislation in spring 2022 to mandate a cooling off period for buyers of all residential real estate. But what is a “cooling off period” and how might it impact you? A cooling off period, also known as a “rescission period,” gives buyers the right to withdraw from a …
Already have questions about the upcoming Fall 2021 Standard Forms Release? Join us on December 2, 2021 for a FREE one-hour virtual Q&A session for REALTORS® to get real-time answers to any questions you may have. Why attend? This Q&A webinar will provide an opportunity for Realtors to ask questions they may have about the …
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – November 10, 2021. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total 9,593 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in October 2021, a decrease of 13.7 per cent from October 2020. The average MLS® residential price …
For Immediate Release Vancouver, BC – November 5, 2021. As a result of market conditions over the past year, the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) is aware that many British Columbians have been unsuccessful and left frustrated when trying to purchase a home. We support making homeownership more achievable for people in BC, however, the …
Across the province, REALTORS® and brokerages are engaged in innovative work to support the real estate profession and the public. And we want to share those stories. On this episode of Open House by BCREA, explore an innovative way to build trusting, successful relationships with your clients through our conversation with Mark Winter. Mark is a …
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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