Open House by BCREA

Earlier this month, the BC Government announced its intention to introduce a "cooling off" period for residential real estate transactions in BC next spring as well as consultation on several other practices that potentially pose a risk to consumers, including "blind bidding." On this special episode of Open House by BCREA, we welcome three guests to the show to help REALTORS® get a better understanding of the announcement: Dr. Paul Harrison shares his research into the effectiveness cooling ...

Across the province, REALTORS® and brokerages engaged in innovative work to support the real estate profession and the public. And we want to share those stories. On this episode of Open House by BCREA, explore an innovative way to build trusting, successful relationships with your clients through our conversation with Mark Winter. Mark is a seasoned real estate professional with 30 years of experience and is also a certified coach. He is Director of Agent Development at a BC real estate brok...

On October 1, BCREA will begin accepting applications from REATLORS® and members of the public interest in becoming a part of the BCREA Board of Directors for the upcoming term. On this episode of Open House by BCREA we talk about volunteering in the real estate sector and becoming a member of the BCREA Board of Directors with Anthony Bastiaanssen, who is past Chair of the BCREA Board, past President of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board and current Chair of the BCREA Nominating Committe...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, a panel of three BC Realtors, including host and managing broker Tony Joe, BCREA Director Ashley Smith, and Youth Professional Network chair Kate Philpott talk about getting started as a Realtor, along with tips and directions about how to fast-track a new career in real estate.This episode was recorded on July 20, 2021.Links:BCREA New REALTOR® ResourcesAshley SmithKate PhilpottBackgroundWhen the housing market is hot, interest in becoming a Rea...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, our Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson joins the show to talk about his new Market Intelligence report exploring five questions about the post-pandemic housing market. From rising mortgage rates, to remote work and market balance, we highlight what Realtors should be looking for as the economy emerges from COVID-19.This episode was recorded on June 21, 2021.BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. Within the blink of an eye, ...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, we are joined by Adam Feldman, an Anti-Money Laundering Advisor with The AML Shop, who shares an overview of the new or revised anti-money laundering regulations that come into effect on June 1, 2021, and how they will impact real estate practice. These changes were introduced by the Financial Transactions Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, more commonly known as FINTRAC.This episode was recorded on May 20 and 25, 2021.Rundown:Introduction - 0:0...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, Research Co. president Mario Canseco shares the results of his recent public opinion survey which asked British Columbians about their thoughts on the current hot housing market. From the causes of the historically busy market to Realtor practice, and government intervention, the public weighs in.This episode was recorded on April 26, 2021.Rundown:IntroductionFeature Conversation: Mario Canseco, Research Co.It’s no surprise to our listeners that...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, we highlight best practices and ways for REALTORS® to manage risk in BC's current housing market. From client conversations, to offer presentations, and documentation, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Professional Standards Manager and BCREA instructor Kim Spencer takes you through it all.We also talk to Barbara Brindle, a managing broker who has been using Zoom rooms for offer presentations, about the benefits of this tactic.This episode ...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, host Tony Joe is joined by Vancouver-area REALTOR® Phil Moore, and lawyer and BCREA Legally Speaking author Brian Taylor to talk about the challenges Realtors are facing in a hot market during COVID-19, and how to turn some of those into opportunities.The conversation follows BCREA's webinar, Preserving Public Trust During COVID-19, which featured a panel of experts.This episode was recorded on February 24, 2021.Feature Conversation – 3:45The BC...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, we talk to Zachary May, Director of Strategic Policy at the Building and Safety Standards Branch of the BC Government and Chair of the Energy Step Code Council. Over the coming years, new homes in BC will get healthier, quieter, more durable, and more energy efficient than those on the resale market, thanks to a regulation called the BC Energy Step Code. In this feature conversation, we explore the Step Code, how it will benefit consumers a...