CEO Video With Trevor Koot

Featuring BCREA CEO Trevor Koot, this monthly video series offers a unique look into both BCREA and the real estate and housing sectors at large.

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Once a month, BCREA CEO Trevor Koot steps in front of the camera to discuss housing and real estate topics relevant to both REALTORS® and the public. These videos are available on our YouTube channel playlist, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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What Do Apple, the Blue Jays, and BCREA Have in Common?

August 26, 2026

The BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) was born in 1976, a year that proved to be pretty good for launching lasting endeavours. In this video, BCREA CEO Trevor Koot looks back at some of the companies, technologies, and cultural touchstones that got their start alongside BCREA.

Transcript

If you’ve been watching this video series or following the BC Real Estate Association on social media, you know we’re celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2026.

As it turns out, BCREA isn’t the only lasting institution created 50 years ago. Here’s a look at just a few other companies, technologies, and cultural touchstones that also got their start in 1976.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays came into existence on March 26, 1976, when Toronto was awarded a Major League Baseball expansion franchise. The team played its first game the following April, going on to win World Series championships in 1992 and 1993. To this day, few things can unite the country like a long Blue Jays playoff run.

Apple

Maybe you’re watching this video on a MacBook or iPhone … or missing this line entirely because you’re distracted by a notification on your Apple Watch. The company that dreamt up those items and many, many more was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976 – a single day after BCREA.

OWL Magazine

Launched in January 1976, OWL Magazine has taught generations of Canadian kids to love both reading and nature. The folks who made OWL went on to launch Chickadee and Chirp magazines for even younger readers and are still enriching kids’ lives today.

The VCR

Okay – this one didn’t stand the test of time. But 1976 was when JVC released the first video cassette recorder, or VCR, a transformative technology for its time that massively expanded the home viewing experience.

Half a century later, it’s clear that 1976 was a great year to launch a lasting endeavour.

At BCREA, we’re proud to have reached 50 years in such good company. As we look forward to the next 50, we’re committed to continuing to evolve while staying true to the values that have guided us since 1976.

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July 21, 2026 – Are We Asking Too Much of Housing in BC?

June 23, 2026 – Why the Australia Model Makes Sense for Canadian Housing

May 19, 2026 – How Does BCREA Work With the Regulator?

April 21, 2026 – Why BC Housing Policy Could Lead to Another Price Surge

March 24, 2026 – What Hasn’t Changed in BCREA’s 50 Years

February 17, 2026 – Why BC Strata Councils Need Mandatory Training

January 20, 2026 – How AI is Changing the Real Estate Sector

December 16, 2025 – What to Expect for the BC Real Estate Sector in 2026

November 18, 2025 – BCREA’s New Vision: Connecting Communities, Enriching Lives

October 21, 2025 – Why BC Needs a Permanent Housing Policy Roundtable

September 24, 2025 – Redefining the REALTOR® Value Proposition

August 19, 2025 – How to Fix BC’s Short-Term Rental Legislation

July 22, 2025 – Preparing BC Real Estate for a Changing Climate

June 17, 2025 – How Offsite Construction Can Speed Up BC Housing Completions

May 20, 2025 – What’s Stopping BC From Building More Homes?

April 22, 2025 – Changing the Conversation About “Fixing” Housing Affordability

March 18, 2025 – How BCREA Advocates for a Better Housing Ecosystem

February 18, 2025 – Drug Home Remediation: Why BC Needs New Standards

January 21, 2025 – What You Need to Know About the BC Home Flipping Tax

December 17, 2024 – What to Expect for the BC Real Estate Sector in 2025

November 19, 2024 – How to Be the Voice of 26,000+ REALTORS®

October 22, 2024 – Radon Awareness: What Every BC Homeowner Needs to Know

September 17, 2024 – Three Key Housing Issues for the 2024 BC Election

August 20, 2024 – Why Canadian Housing Needs Speculators

July 23, 2024 – Guiding Success: The Vital Role of Managing Brokers

June 25, 2024 – The Need for Innovation in Canadian Real Estate

May 22, 2024 – BCREA CEO Trevor Koot on Collaboration in Canadian Housing

April 18, 2024 – BCREA CEO Trevor Koot on Accessibility and Affordability

March 22, 2024 – BCREA CEO Trevor Koot Reflects on State of Housing in BC

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