With the 2023 Managing Brokers’ Conference wrapped up, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every participant who contributed to making this event a resounding success. Held at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond on November 8 – 9, the conference centered around the theme Expanding Professional, providing a unique and immersive …
In April 2023, the provincial government announced the Homes for People plan, which focuses on addressing British Columbia’s urgent housing crisis through four priorities: Fall 2023 has seen numerous federal and provincial policy measures initiated to address the housing crisis, including those in the federal 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The provincial government has introduced several …
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here. Vancouver, BC – November 14, 2023. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,373 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) systems in October 2023, an increase of 1.8 per cent from October 2022. The average MLS® residential …
The standard Contract of Purchase and Sale (CPS) is a familiar form of contract. Parties in a transaction and their representatives have come to expect the standardized form of CPS when contracting for residential real estate. However, some clauses in the CPS can be confusing for buyers, sellers, and REALTORS® alike. In this two-part series …
On November 2, 2023, BCREA hosted a virtual information session for individuals interested in learning about what it means to be a BCREA Director and the application process for the upcoming term. The session, held via webinar, was hosted by the BCREA Nominating Committee Chair Colette Gerber, who was joined by BCREA Chief Executive Officer …
BCREA has won two Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) awards recognizing outstanding communication systems and educational programs related to real estate regulation and practice in North America. BCREA was recognized with the Education Award in the Miscellaneous category for its Standard Forms Resource Centre; and the Education Award in the Post-License/Continuing Education …