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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The Growing Importance of Validation and Verification

October 26, 2026

As the use of artificial intelligence tools continues to grow, it’s never been more important to validate and verify the information we receive. In this video, BCREA CEO Trevor Koot discusses the new reality and how these skills have always been part of organized real estate.

Transcript

We’re living in a world where information has never been easier to access.

No matter where you are or what you want to know, you can use a phone or computer or check social media, watch a video, or ask an AI tool, and get an answer in seconds.

But there’s a major distinction between getting information and knowing that information is accurate. And as AI becomes a bigger part of how we gather and make sense of data, that distinction is only becoming more important.

Recently, British Columbia’s Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner released guidance on the use of generative AI.

Its first tip? It’s pretty straightforward: “Validate and verify.”

This advice is both simple and powerful. If an AI tool gives us information, it’s then our job to make sure it’s correct before relying on it. Because ultimately, we’re responsible for making sure the information we use is accurate.

But here’s the thing: In the real estate sector, this isn’t really a new development. REALTORS® have always gotten information from a wide variety of sources, including listings, clients, and other REALTORS®. And they’ve always had to validate and verify.

The truth is, being a REALTOR® isn’t simply about having access to information. It’s about knowing what information matters, understanding where it comes from, applying critical thinking, and checking what needs to be checked.

This is particularly important in a moment when regulations are constantly shifting and when people are making some of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.

For consumers looking to buy or sell, AI tools can be useful. So can search engines, social media platforms, and advice from friends and family. But none of these things remove the need for human judgment or expert advice.

As the volume of information around us continues to grow, knowing what needs to be validated and how to verify it becomes one of the most important professional skills we have, no matter what we do for a living.

In real estate, those skills have always been at the heart of the profession. It’s one of the reasons why REALTORS® provide value to every transaction, and why they’ll continue to do so well into the future.

Put simply, the need for verification and validation has never been more important. And REALTORS® are the best way for consumers to verify and validate the info that comes along with buying or selling a home.

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September 22, 2026 – Why REALTOR® Wellness Matters

August 26, 2026 – What Do Apple, the Blue Jays, and BCREA Have in Common?

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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