On Episode 12 of Open House by BCREA, we catch up with Real Estate Council of BC Professional Standards Advisor Marty Douglas and real estate lawyer Bruce Woolley. In the midst of a historically busy market, Marty and Bruce explore some of the commons questions Realtors and consumers have been asking, and offer advice on best practices for dealing with current trends including multiple offer situations, backup offers, revisiting expired offers and more.

This episode was recorded on October 27, 2020.

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What’s New – 1:55

• Raise the Bar on Your Practice with the Newly Launched, Client Engagement Excellence: Assessing and Presenting Skills Course
• Brokerage Insurance Program Now Offers Vicarious Liability and Disciplinary Fines Coverage
• Webinar Recording: BC Real Estate and the Election on Our Doorstep
• Housing Market Update - October 2020

Feature Conversation – 4:29

Marty Douglas - As a Professional Standards Advisor at Real Estate Council of BC (RECBC), Marty provides guidance and information to real estate professionals and members of the public. Prior to joining RECBC in 2018, he was licensed as a representative and managing broker on Vancouver Island. Marty began his career in 1970 and has served as a Director and President of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board, President of BREA, Chair of RECBC and Chair of the Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation of BC.

Bruce Woolley - Bruce has practiced law for over 40 years with an emphasis on real estate law.  He has taught and written extensively on the subject and currently provides legal and editorial advice to RECBC.

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