May 10, 2023 – Mental Health in Real Estate

On Wednesday, May 10, we were joined by Josh Rosenberg of Royal LePage Westside Klein Group, and Chuck and Karen Bennett of Bennett Family Real Estate. Our guest speakers outlined their own mental health experiences in the demanding real estate profession, provided more awareness of some mental health-related topics, and shared resources that Managing Brokers and REALTORS® may find useful in navigating various mental health challenges.

Call to Action
This session on Mental Health in Real Estate was conducted because May is Mental Health Awareness Month. However, these conversations need to continue throughout the year. Please help support the very important work that Josh, Karen, and Chuck are doing on mental health issues in real estate by spreading the word about their work.

Resources:

BC Government Mental Health Helplines:

  • 310-Mental Health: Call 310-6789 (no area code needed) toll-free anywhere in B.C. to access emotional support, information, and resources specific to mental health and substance use issues. Available 24 hours a day.​
  • 1-800-SUICIDE: Call 1-800-784-2433 if you are having a crisis or are concerned about someone who may be. Available 24 hours a day.​
  • Real Estate Assistance Program Society of BC: 778-770-1176 or email [email protected]
November 1, 2023 – Managing Brokers Policies and Procedures Manual Template & Standard Forms Launch

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, we were joined by Jim McCaughan, Professional Services Support Advisor at BCREA, and Ryan DeLuca, Managing Director at 25th Hour Regulatory Consulting. Jim provided an informative overview of BCREA’s November 2023 Standard Forms Launch, including a summary of the forms change process, standard forms resources, a synopsis of the standard forms launch itself, and more. Ryan gave an invaluable presentation on topics such as why brokerages need a policies and procedures manual, things to consider when creating the manual, sections to include in the manual, best practices, and more.

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The views expressed in these presentations are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views of BCREA or its member boards. Please note, the content of these presentations was current as of the date of each session and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of information provided in past sessions.