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PREC pension - a look at the tax consequences when a REALTOR® passes
Thursday, July 24, 2025
How to taxes affect REALTORS® when they pass, and what can they do to protect their wealth? (2 minute read)
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Benefits of membership
Monday, July 21, 2025
Your GVR membership gives you more than access to the MLS®, it includes a wide range of services to help you excel in your real estate business. (4 minute read)
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PREC pension - two paths to retirement: Taxable and tax-sheltered
Thursday, July 17, 2025
If you operate as a PREC, choosing how you handle retirement can have major tax implications. (1 minute read)
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PREC pension - the fallacy of the RRSP refund
Thursday, July 10, 2025
What's the difference between contributing to an RRSP versus a pension plan? The answer might surprise you. (1 minute read)
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PREC pension - ever heard of the RRSP “double dip” deduction?
Thursday, July 03, 2025
Learn how you can take advantage of these tax deductions using your PREC and a personal pension plan. (2 minute read)
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PREC pension - discovering tax deductions for BC REALTORS®
Thursday, June 26, 2025
If you operate as a PREC, you can access the Realtor pension plans with tax-saving opportunities. (1 minute read)
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What pension laws can do for a REALTOR® in BC
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Learn more about how incorporated members can take advantage of pension laws to maximize retirement savings. (1 minute read)
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GVR news video feature: Mid-year CEO report highlights
Friday, June 13, 2025
Watch our video recap of the highlights of GVR CEO Jeff King's 2025 midyear CEO report. (2:20 minute video)
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Brokers: Why you should check out Payload, the new deposit payment platform
Thursday, June 05, 2025
Brokers can start accessing Payload, a deposit processing tool, with no cost to your office today! (2 minute read)
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CEO mid-year report to members: Leadership in action in 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
GVR CEO Jeff King outlines the key work we've completed, ongoing project updates, and more in his mid-year message to members. (5 minute read)
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Get a deeper understanding of Service Re-Imagined with these videos
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Hear from key GVR staff on the importance, impact, and vision for what Service Re-Imagined means for our members. (1 minute read; 2 videos)
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Lifetime of innovation: GVR’s CIO Shari Wallace recognized nationally as a technology leader in Canada
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Chief Information Officer Association of Canada has honoured GVR’s CIO Shari Wallace with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. (2 minute read)
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Beyond the MLS®: Check out these discounts and services included with your GVR membership
Thursday, May 08, 2025
Learn more about the services and cost-saving programs you have access to as a GVR member. (4 minute read)
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Honouring Richard Le: GVR supports victim’s son after Vancouver festival attack
Thursday, May 01, 2025
We encourage all members and people within the community to do what they can to support the victims of this heartbreaking attack. (1 minute read)
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Beyond buying and selling: Help prepare our next leaders
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Learn how you can get involved in shaping GVR's future leaders by joining the Board Development Committee. (1 minute read)
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CEO’s Message: Service Re-Imagined: A New Era of Member Support Is Underway
Monday, April 28, 2025
With Service Re-Imagined, we are investing in a better, faster, more intuitive experience for you—now and into the future. (2 minute read)
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Keep the momentum going on GVR’s op-ed housing affordability proposal
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the latest organization to back GVR's latest housing affordability proposal. (1 minute read)
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What commercial candidate members need to know to succeed
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Learn more about the roadmap commercial candidate members follow to become successful commercial REALTORS®. (3 minute read)
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New GVR bylaws now in effect: What’s moved from the bylaws to the Member Regulations
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Several administrative and procedural rules have been removed from GVR’s bylaws and placed in the new Member Regulations. (2 minute read)
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Updating your credit card info: What you need to know
Wednesday, April 09, 2025
If you need to update credit card information, contact GVR directly. (1 minute read)
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Share our latest op-ed seeking industry collaboration to refine and advance GVR’s latest housing affordability proposal
Friday, April 04, 2025
Read and share GVR CEO Jeff King's latest op-ed on our proposed Canadian Home Ownership Community Bond in REM Magazine. (1 minute read)
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GVR’s Canada Post discount now available: What you need to know to get started
Friday, March 28, 2025
You can save up to 40 per cent on unaddressed ad mail. (2 minute read)
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GVR instates Sam Wyatt as 2025/2026 Chair
Friday, March 28, 2025
Sam Wyatt is GVR's Chair for the 2025/2026 year. Meet your new Board of Directors! (1 minute read)
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Special resolution passes at GVR’s AGM
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Get the highlights from GVR's 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM). (1 minute read; 2 videos)
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Explore GVR's 2024 annual report
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Explore this annual report to learn more about the key work we undertook in 2024. (1 minute read)
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Greater Vancouver REALTORS® appoints Shauna Woolliams as Vice President, Human Resources
Friday, March 21, 2025
Meet GVR's new VP of Human Relations, Shauna Woolliams. (1 minute read)
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Greater Vancouver REALTORS® advocates for new solution to make housing more attainable in Vancouver Sun op-ed
Thursday, March 20, 2025
GVR CEO Jeff King proposes a new Canadian Home Ownership Community Bond in a March 20 op-ed in the Vancouver Sun. (1 minute read)
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CEO's Message: New charitable initiative seeks a new path for GVR and our members
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Read about our new program to help residents in times of distress or emergency, launching January 2026. (2 minute read)
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Changes to member dues and fees beginning January 2025
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
See what's changing starting January 1, 2025. (1 minute read)
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CEO’s Message: Change came every month in 2024 with more to come in the year ahead!
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
This year was a turning point, setting the stage for an exciting future where we aim to lead the real estate industry in professionalism and innovation. (3 minute read)
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Greater Vancouver REALTORS® appoints Anja Tremblay as Chief Financial Officer
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Learn more about GVR's new Chief Financial Officer, Anja Tremblay. (1 minute read)
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Make your best retirement plan with GVR and INTEGRIS
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Learn more about GVR's Personal Pension Plan offering for incorporated members from INTEGRIS. (1 minute read)
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The value of GVR’s Commercial Candidate Membership
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Learn about the benefits you'll receive as a member of GVR's Commercial network. (1 minute read)
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New, more modern phone system at GVR
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Our new phone systems will help us serve you better in the future. (1 minute read)
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CEO video update: GVR’s latest service enhancements, product launches, and member engagement initiatives
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
GVR CEO Jeff King on the new services, products, and engagements released in the third quarter of 2024. (3:43 minute video)
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GVR video news feature: Latest tools and service enhancements
Friday, November 01, 2024
Our latest video news feature touches on the top things you need to know heading into November. (2:08 minute video)
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Congratulations to our 2024 GVR Scholarship recipients!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Meet the 2024 recipients of GVR's annual entrance scholarships! (1 minute read)
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Timely communication standard – what you need to know
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Learn more about this new standard that came into effect earlier this year. (1 minute read)
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GVR launches fall advertising campaign
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Check out the new online, radio, and video ads of our fall advertising campaign. (1 minute read)
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Greater Vancouver REALTORS® appoints a new Chief Corporate Development Officer
Friday, September 20, 2024
Craig Munn is GVR's new Chief Corporate Development Officer. (1 minute read)
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Greater Vancouver REALTORS® welcomes its first ever Chief Membership Officer
Friday, September 20, 2024
Ash Anil is GVR's first-ever Chief Membership Officer. (1 minute read)
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What’s a REALTOR® trying to save for retirement to do?
Thursday, September 19, 2024
How can you benefit from the Personal Pension Plan (PPP) for incorporated members? (3 minute read)
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GVR welcomes two new appointed Directors
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Meet GVR's newest appointed Directors: Janice Stasiuk and Kirsten Sutton. (1 minute read)
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Stay vigilant - multiple lockbox thefts reported across Lower Mainland
Thursday, August 15, 2024
If your lockbox is stolen, we strongly recommend you contact your local police. (1 minute read)
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CEO Jeff King highlights 2024 successes to date and what more to expect
Thursday, August 08, 2024
GVR has seen an ambitious and productive year so far, and we’re gearing up to achieve even more before the end of 2024. (3:40 video)
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Complaint form available on WEBForms
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Fillable complaint forms are now available on WEBForms. (1 minute read)
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GVR video news feature: Seven key Rules of Cooperation changes coming August 1
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Watch our new GVR real estate news video segment covering the August 1 Rules of Cooperation changes. (1 minute read; 2:36 minute video)
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August 1 Rules of Cooperation amendments FAQ
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Find out more about our upcoming Rules of Cooperation changes. (3 minute read)
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Seven key changes to Rules of Cooperation
Thursday, July 11, 2024
The changes are part of our ongoing work to raise standards and implement recommendations from our professionalism white paper. (3 minute read)
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Who to contact at GVR
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Your guide to finding the department or person you need to contact at GVR. (1 minute read)
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Arrange a Personal Pension Plan presentation for your office
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Virtual and in person sessions are available. (1 minute read)
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Staying vigilant: How GVR keeps your data safe
Thursday, June 06, 2024
Your association has a robust security and privacy infrastructure to keep your data safe. (2 minute read)
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CEO's message: Professionalism and the quality and completeness of MLS® data
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
CEO Jeff King on the importance of accurate listing info on the MLS®, our most valuable asset. (2 minute read)
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GVR announces 2023 award winners for excellence and charitable works
Friday, April 12, 2024
Meet GVR's 2023 Professional Excellence Award and REALTORS Care® Award winners! (2 minute read)
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Explore GVR's 2023 Annual Report
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Learn about the key work and initiatives we undertook in 2023 in our Annual Report. (1 minute read)
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GVR Government Relations Committee wins top award
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Congratulations to the members of the Government Relations Committee! (1 minute read)
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CEO Message: Pushing through on professionalism in 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
CEO Jeff King outlines three more recommendations from the white paper to increase professionalism at GVR. (2 minute read)
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Get new, printable versions of our Pledge of Professionalism
Thursday, February 29, 2024
You can print in regular or legal-sized formats. (1 minute read)
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CCIM partnership to bolster GVR’s service offerings for commercial members
Friday, February 23, 2024
CCIM is recognized across North America as the standard bearer for commercial real estate education and expertise. (2 minute read)
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New partnership to provide Personal Pension Plan investment opportunity for legally incorporated members
Thursday, February 15, 2024
If you operate as a PREC, you're eligible for a Personal Pension Plan through our new partnership. (3 minute read)
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Introducing our new brand! REBGV to become Greater Vancouver REALTORS® on February 12
Thursday, February 08, 2024
On Monday, February 12, REBGV will become known as Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR). (3 minute read)
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New class action extends existing litigation across Canada
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
These allegations are similar to those in another proposed class action in Federal Court by the same law firm against TRREB, CREA and others. (1 minute read)
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Will you take the pledge?
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Join Greater Vancouver REALTORS® who are taking the Pledge of Professionalism on social media. (1 minute read, 1:02 video)
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CEO's Message: Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond
Thursday, December 14, 2023
REBGV CEO Jeff King discusses what your Board accomplished in 2023, and what's coming in 2024. (2 minute read)
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Changes to member dues and fees in January 2024
Thursday, December 07, 2023
Here's a summary of REBGV fee increases coming in January 2024. (1 minute read)
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REBGV unveils new three-year strategic plan
Monday, November 06, 2023
Learn more about your Board's strategic goals for the next several years in our new plan. (2 minute read)
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Read REBGV CEO Jeff King’s joint op-ed with BCREA in Real Estate Magazine
Wednesday, November 01, 2023
REBGV CEO Jeff King's take on the consumer side of industry disruption in a joint op-ed with BCREA. (2 minute read)
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DMOP form and multiple offer disclosure rule – your questions answered
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Get the information you need to know to comply with the new Disclosure of Multiple Offers Presented form. (3 minute read)
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Making real estate more transparent for buyers and sellers
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Learn how we're working to make real estate more transparent for the public. (2 minute read)
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What’s next after our professionalism research? Watch a recording of our event to find out
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Watch the presentation about our professionalism research and our plans moving forward. (58 minute video)
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New rule and form coming July 17 that is focused on enhancing transparency in multiple offer situations
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Learn more about the new mutliple offer disclosure form coming July 17. (3 minute read)
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CEO’s message: Leading the way - a roadmap to elevate REALTOR® professionalism
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Your Board's new discussion paper highlights the need for higher education standards, enforcement, and advocacy to enhance professionalism. (2 minute read)