GVR Podcasts

In our first seven episodes, we interviewed GVR CEO Jeff King, CCIM's Steve da Cruz, and AI expert Michael Thorne.

What do all of these guests have in common? They’ll be presenting at this year’s PacificWest Conference on October 1-2 at the Vancouver Convention Centre!

To get you excited, we’ve compiled the best clips from these interviews.

Want to see more of these guests? Register for your spot at PacificWest today!

New episodes each month

The Critical Path is released monthly.

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Missed last the episode? Check out our conversation about AI and the future of real estate with Michael Thorne.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction – it’s here and already overturning the status quo across multiple sectors including ours.

How will you survive the AI revolution in real estate?

In our latest episode of the Critical Path, we talk to Realtor, and one of Inman News' 100 Top Real Estate Innovators, Michael Thorne to discuss this very question.

Check out Michael's custom ChatGPT designed for Realtors!

You can find this version here: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-cgWfzG7AK-realvoice-gpt

Get more AI insights from Michael Thorne at PacificWest!

If you want to learn more about AI from Michael Thorne, you can catch him at this year’s PacificWest conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre from Oct 1 – 2.

Michael is just one of many experts sharing their best practices, insights, and more at this year’s conference.

For more information, and to register, check out pacificwest.ca.

Our profession is changing. In the past few years, we’ve seen regulatory changes at an unprecedented pace.

But why are these regulations cropping up? And what’s the outcome our regulator, the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), is looking for?

In our latest episode of the Critical Path, we discuss the philosophy behind BCFA’s regulation of the real estate profession, and how our we can work together to build confidence in our profession together. 

The MLS® is more than just a marketing platform – it’s a vast database of vital housing statistics. But numbers on their own don’t tell a story.

That’s where Greater Vancouver REALTORS®’ Director, Economics and Data Analytics, Andrew Lis comes in.

In our latest episode of the Critical Path, we sit down Andrew discuss how Realtors can harness statistics, what stories the numbers tell, and what new products your association is working on. 

Commercial real estate is a difficult niche. Beyond real estate trading experience and expertise, commercial practitioners need to have a deep understanding of finances, risk mitigation, investment principles, and more.

That’s where the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute comes in.

In our latest episode of the Critical Path, we sit down with Steve Da Cruz, CCIM to discuss Greater Vancouver REALTORS®’ partnership with CCIM and how a designation can help boost your career goals, practical advice on how to enter the commercial real estate profession, and how CCIM courses can benefit residential Realtors. 

Professionalism is a key part of Greater Vancouver REALTORS®’ (GVR) strategic plan.

But how do we attain our goal to become more professional?

With his retirement on the horizon, we sit down with Ethics Guy® Kim Spencer to discuss the initiatives set in place to improve professionalism in real estate, and how the real estate profession has changed in his nearly 50 years in the business.

Did you know Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, in partnership with INTEGRIS, is offering members an optional pension plan?

For PRECs, this unique pension plan can provide tax-deductible investment room and thus tax-saving opportunities well above what’s available under the RRSP and TFSA programs.

To learn more about this plan, we sat down with JP Laporte, INTEGRIS CEO, to go over the plan and what it means for you.

Find out more about the pension plan here: https://membernews.gvrealtors.ca/my-profession/new-partnership-to-provide-personal-pension-plan-investment-oppo.html

Note, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. We encourage you to discuss this plan with your legal or financial advisors.

The Critical Path, a new interview-based podcast presented by Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), is now available in our existing podcasting stream on all major podcast networks.

Through candid discussions with industry leaders, the Critical Path offers practical insights on the crucial pathways to success in Greater Vancouver.

The in the inaugural episode, we interview our CEO Jeff King about GVR’s latest strategic plan that sets a new mission for GVR: Leading professionalism and innovation in real estate.

Ben Franklin once said, “Drive your business. Let not your business drive you.” But for REALTORS®, who are in the people business, this advice can be a difficult line to walk. What your client wants may put you on the wrong side of our rules.

In episode 9 of Standards Matter, we look at a case where a client’s request went a little too far, and a Realtor’s reluctance to say “no” had dire consequences.

This episode also features advice from REBGV’s Ethics Guy® Kim Spencer on how to walk the fine line between customer service and professional standards. He also discusses the “why” behind the rules, giving his perspective on the reason behind the standards we work within.

Each episode of our Standards Matter podcast reviews real disciplinary cases from REBGV’s Professional Conduct Committee to help you understand the issues and scenarios that cause some members to breach the rules of our profession.

If you’re a Realtor with a question about rules, standards or professionalism in real estate that you’d like us to answer on the podcast, email [email protected].

Social media has become an indispensable tool for REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver and beyond, serving as a means of marketing and networking. However, the blurred lines between public and private spaces on social media can pose risks.  

In episode 8 of Standards Matter, we delve into two real estate cases that highlight how professional standards intersect with social media. 

This episode also features advice from REBGV’s Ethics Guy® Kim Spencer on best practices for Realtors navigating social media. He tackles questions such as whether it is acceptable to vent about another Realtor's conduct online, the concept of privacy within social media groups, and how to differentiate oneself without disparaging others. 

Each episode of our Standards Matter podcast reviews real disciplinary cases from REBGV’s Professional Conduct Committee to help you understand the issues and scenarios that cause some members to breach the rules of our profession. 

If you’re a Realtor with a question about rules, standards or professionalism in real estate that you’d like us to answer on the podcast, email [email protected].