BCREA has updated its Radon for REALTORS® online course! It is worth three accredited PDP hours, in which REALTORS® explore radon – the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers – and how it relates to the real estate transaction. Radon is a pressing issue, and as a REALTOR® you are expected to demonstrate competency …
Radon gas isn’t a new issue for REALTORS®, but during this time of the year it gains importance as fall and winter are the ideal seasons to test for radon. Understanding and helping mitigate radon risks is more than just a professional responsibility for REALTORS®, it’s also an opportunity to provide clients with valuable information …
During the 2023 Political Action Committee (PAC) Days conference hosted by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), delegates from BCREA and all eight of BC’s real estate boards met with Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ottawa to advocate for meaningful solutions to address Canada’s increasingly urgent housing crisis. More than 400 REALTORS® from across Canada …
We are proud to announce that BCREA has again been named one of the Best Workplaces in British Columbia™ for 2023. This year’s designation marks the fourth consecutive year BCREA has received this accreditation, after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work®. The list is based on direct feedback from employees of …
Radon, a naturally occurring odourless and colourless radioactive gas, may be out of sight but it certainly shouldn’t be out of mind when it comes to real estate transactions. In fact, radon is present at different concentrations (depending on the makeup of bedrock or sediment) throughout Canada. If radon levels in a home surpass a …
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – October 12, 2023. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,531 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in September 2023, an increase of 10.4 per cent from September 2022. The average MLS® residential …
BCREA is seeking REALTOR® and Public Directors to join our Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. As a BCREA Director, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of the REALTOR® profession and guide the real estate sector on provincial issues. With your sectoral expertise and governance experience, you …
On October 6, 2023, BC REALTOR® Jayden Lee is set to run 162 km to raise $150,000 for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. Jayden was not always a serious runner, but the determination to give back to his community motivated him to get out of his comfort zone and go the distance for children receiving treatment …
Under BC law, contracts for the purchase and sale of real estate must be in writing to be enforceable. When contracts are in writing, there is generally greater certainty about what terms the parties agreed to. However, just because a contract of purchase and sale is made in writing, it does not mean the contract …