New REALTORS®

New Video Explains the Fee for Service Retainer Agreement Form to Consumers

| January 27, 2022

BCREA has created a new video to help REALTORS® explain the Fee for Service Retainer Agreement form to consumers. This form is used by consumers to hire a brokerage to provide specific services tailored to their needs.  [iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/bABvXnWPc0k” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;” ][/iframe] This video explains when to use the Fee for Service …

Get to Know BCREA Government Relations: The Voice of BC’s REALTORS®

| January 17, 2022

When there are more than 23,000 REALTORS® in British Columbia, having a collective, industry voice can be difficult. This is why BCREA has a dedicated Government Relations department to support BC Realtors. Sometimes, new Realtors overlook the importance of public policy related to the real estate industry, affecting the profession—especially now, when change has dawned …

Latest Tutorial Videos for REALTORS® Explore Five Standard Forms

| January 13, 2022

In BCREA’s latest release of tutorial videos for BC REALTORS®, we explore five key standard forms: the Co-Listing – Joint Representation form, the Contract of Purchase and Sale Addendum / Amendment form, the Disclosure of Referral Payment form, the Fee for Service Retainer Agreement form, and the Tenant Occupied Property – Buyers Notice to Seller …

BCREA’s 2021 Standard Forms Release Coming This Fall

| October 14, 2021

This fall, BCREA will release 11 new standard forms, multiple clauses and revisions to a significant number of forms. The new forms will include First Nations Reserve Lands Leasehold Properties, Cancellation of Buyer Agency Exclusive Contracts, Property Disclosure Statement – Strata Properties – Bare Land Strata and more. New clauses will cover issues like transacting …

Get to Know BCREA Standard Forms: The Backbone of Real Estate Transactions

| September 9, 2021

As a new REALTOR®, knowing which forms to use for a transaction may seem daunting at first. To ensure Realtor success and confidence, BCREA collaborated with the province’s ten real estate boards, lawyers, and other industry experts to draft and update standard forms for Realtors in BC. These forms are the backbone of real estate …

New Video Explains the Co-Listing Form – Joint Representation to Clients

| August 25, 2021

BCREA has created a new video to help REALTORS® explain the Co-Listing Form – Joint Representation to their clients. This form is used to amend a Listing Contract when the sellers want the property to be listed jointly by more than one brokerage. [iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/hwy9fOsu7G0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;” ][/iframe] This video explains the …

What Does It Take to Be a Practice-Ready REALTOR®?

| June 10, 2021

By Katja Gallagher, Education Coordinator, BCREA BCREA needs your input concerning the unique needs and challenges of new REALTORS®. Complete our Practice-Ready REALTOR® survey for your chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! BCREA has launched the Practice-Ready REALTOR® Research Project that seeks to identify opportunities to better support new entrants into the real …

BCREA Video Series: Are You Ready for the June 1 FINTRAC Changes?

| May 25, 2021

In case you haven’t heard, the Financial Transactions & Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has introduced new and revised regulatory requirements that come into effect on June 1, 2021, that will impact your real estate practice and anti-money laundering obligations. To ensure you’re ready for these changes, BCREA has created a series of short …

Three Highlights from Public Polling on BC’s Hot Market

| May 13, 2021

In April’s episode of Open House by BCREA, our monthly podcast for REALTORS®, host Tony Joe and his guest, Research Co. president Mario Canseco, discussed the results of a recent public opinion survey which asked British Columbians about their thoughts on the current hot housing market. Their conversation – like the poll itself – covers …

UPDATE: Learn Ten Things About LOTR in Under One Minute

| May 13, 2021

Updated on May 12, 2021, to reflect that the Land Owner Transparency Registry is now publicly searchable. The Land Owner Transparency Registry, or LOTR, is a publicly accessible registry of information about individuals who have an indirect interest in land that is held through corporations, trusts and partnerships. Here are ten things REALTORS® can learn …

New Video Explains Seller’s Disclosure of Material Latent Defects Form to Clients

| April 28, 2021

BCREA has created a new video for REALTORS® to share with their clients to help explain the Seller’s Disclosure of Material Latent Defects form. This form allows a seller and their Realtor to disclose any known material latent defects prior to buyers making an offer. [iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/hKLR_YXmGcI” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen style=”position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;” ][/iframe] The video …

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