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PREC pension - is a pension plan still a viable solution if my wealth is in my holding company?
Thursday, November 13, 2025
How do Section 85 rollovers help protect your funds in a Holding Company? Read on to find out. (3 minute read)
Get faster answers with GVR’s new Engagement Centre, launching November 24
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Starting on November 24, when you call us at 604-730-3000 you will be triaged to the department you need. (1 minute read)
Events
PacificWest 2025 is a wrap
Friday, October 31, 2025
Recap the epic PacificWest 2025 through photos! (2 minute read)
GVR
Nominations close November 14 — are you thinking about running?
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
If you're thinking about running for GVR's Board of Directors, now or in the future, let us know! (1 minute read)
Obituary
Obituary: Elaine Kupka
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Read Elaine Kupka's obituary. (1 minute read)
REALTORS Care®
Volunteer for the Community Relief Foundation Selection Committee!
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Check out this opportunity to be part of our new charity program! (1 minute read)
Education
Updating GVR’s rules to support upcoming PDP changes
Thursday, October 23, 2025
GVR proposes to update our rules to reflect and support the change from 18 to 21 PDP hours starting January 1, 2026. (2 minute read)
Podcasts
The Critical Path – Shaping effective housing policy with MP Scott Aitchison
Friday, October 17, 2025
MP Scott Aitchison, the shadow minister of housing, joins the Critical Path to talk policy and solutions to Canada's housing crisis. (26:07 minute listen)
REALTORS Care®
A new charitable vision: Announcing the GVR Community Relief Fund!
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Learn about GVR's new charitable endeavour. (3 minute read)
GVR
GVR Pulse survey: Medallion teams policy
Thursday, October 09, 2025
Quick question: Should members have the option to be recognized for individual production in Medallion if on a BCFSA-registered team? (1 minute survey)
Events
Bring your appetite to the 2025 Industry Holiday Classic in November
Thursday, October 02, 2025
Don't miss a unique opportunity to mix and mingle with BC real estate professionals and enjoy exquisite cuisine this November. (1 minute read)
Member Benefits
PREC pension plan – the myth of the RRSP refund
Thursday, October 02, 2025
Does a "back-of-the-napkin" calculation about RRSP refunds really make sense? (2 minute read)
GVR
Service Re-imagined: GVR’s service transformation is underway, with more to come
Thursday, October 02, 2025
See what's changing at GVR this fall with our Service Re-imagined initiative. (2 minute read)
Member Benefits
Check out these 5 partnerships with GVR that could save you and your clients money
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Here’s a round-up of the latest GVR partnerships you can take advantage of today. (4 minute read)
Member Benefits
PREC pension - a new source of financing for homeowners through pension plan investing in private mortgages
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Learn how a pension fund can lend out money for investment purposes in the form of private mortgages. (2 minute read)
Podcasts
The Critical Path - Navigating the future of lending with Don Scott
Friday, September 19, 2025
How is technology shifting the mortgage industry? What are today's clients looking for? Frank Mortgage CEO Don Scott shares his insights. (25:23 minute listen)
Member Benefits
PREC pension - a new source of financing through the pension plan
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Pension plans can provide a new, tax-efficient source of mortgage financing. (2 minute read)
Member Benefits
Give your clients the Welcome Home package
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Help your clients get connected in their new homes with discounted rates on TELUS services. (1 minute read)
Member Benefits
Benefits of membership
Wednesday, September 17, 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)
GVR
Nominations open: what we’re looking for in future directors
Monday, September 15, 2025
Learn more about what it takes to make an effective director and start your nomination process today! (1 minute read)
Member Benefits
PREC pension - are pension plans expensive as a retirement solution?
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Exactly what are the costs of a pension solution? Here's a look at some key numbers to consider. (3 minute read)
Member Benefits
Save with the TELUS REALTOR®-only Exclusive Partner Program
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Take advantage of our new TELUS savings program. (1 minute read)
GVR
Last chance to take the GVR Pulse survey
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Should we remove the Subject Removal and Appointment of Conveyancer form from WEBForms? (1 minute survey)
REALTORS Care®
REALTORS Care® Award winner honoured with BC Medal of Good Citizenship
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Crystal Hung was honoured for pioneering micro-philanthropy and destigmatizing mental illness. (1 minute read)
Member Benefits
PREC pension - ever heard of the Smith Maneuver?
Thursday, August 28, 2025
This strategy can gain you significant tax advantages while building a portfolio of real estate assets. (2 minute read)
GVR
CEO Message: Setting the standard: New services, bold partnerships, stronger professionalism
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Read GVR CEO Jeff King's end-of-summer update. (4 minute read)
Obituary
Obituary: Ken Ambrose
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Read Ken Ambrose's obituary. (1 minute read)
REALTORS Care®
GVR member recognized for leading Lytton recovery efforts
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Troy Abromaitis led culturally rooted housing and recovery projects following the wildfires that devastated his home community of Lytton in 2021. (1 minute read)
Member Benefits
GVR and TELUS partner to create Welcome Home package for you to share with clients as they become new homeowners
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Learn how you can provide your new homeowners with discounted services from Telus! (2 minute read)
Podcasts
The Critical Path – Market outlook and understanding GVR stats with Andrew Lis
Thursday, August 21, 2025
What's in store for the housing market for rest of 2025? What does 'days on market' actually measure? GVR's Director of Economics and Data Analytics, Andrew Lis, discusses on the Critical Path.
Member Benefits
PREC pension - how to take money out of a PREC: salary or dividends?
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Each payment mechanism comes with its own rules and tax consequences - which one should you choose? (2 minute read)
Podcasts
The Critical Path – Covering real estate liabilities with REEOIC’s Leslie Howatt
Friday, August 08, 2025
REEOIC's Leslie Howatt talks about the most common reasons REALTORS® get sued by former clients and shares details about the free resources and tools REEOIC offers to protect you. (27:47 minute listen)
Member Benefits
PREC pension - to PREC or not to PREC? That is the question
Thursday, August 07, 2025
REALTORS® who generate significant commission income will eventually face a decision: should they incorporate a PREC or keep things as they are? (2 minute read)
GVR
Have your say through our new GVR Pulse surveys
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Your association is launching a new feedback survey called GVR Pulse – and you’re invited. (1 minute read)
GVR
Thinking of running for GVR’s Board of Directors someday?
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
We're looking for future leaders! Sign up to learn more about what it takes to be a director at GVR. (1 minute read)
Podcasts
The Critical Path – Unlocking affordability through ADUs with Four Pillars’ Larry Traverence and Joseph MacLean
Friday, July 25, 2025
They’re building a Realtor-led movement to turn offices into places where homeowners can get help to densify redevelop underused land. Find out how. (27:47 listen)
Member Benefits
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)
Member Benefits
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)
Podcasts
The Critical Path – Consumer confidence in real estate with BCFSA CEO Tolga Yalkin
Friday, July 11, 2025
BCFSA has been working on a new discussion paper called Strengthening Consumer Confidence, and we sat down with CEO Tolga Yalkin for a preview. (34:20 listen)
Member Benefits
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)
Obituary
Obituary: Dick Richards
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Read the obituary for past president Dick Richards. (2 minute read)
Member Benefits
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)
Member Benefits
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)
Podcasts
The Critical Path - Dealing with cybersecurity threats with Dynarisk CEO Andrew Martin
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Cyber criminals are targeting our profession - hear from the CEO of a leading cybersecurity company on how you can protect yourself. (30:00 minute listen)
Obituary
Obituary: Morley Lercher
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Read Morley Lercher's obituary. (2 minute read)
Member Benefits
PREC pension: 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)
REALTORS Care®
REALTORS® raise $26,000 in support of those affected by Lapu Lapu Day tragedy – but we still need your help
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Some of the families affected by the tragedy are still navigating life-changing injuries, extended hospital stays, and the mental effects of the day. (2 minute read)
Alerts and warnings
Stay alert – new reports of REALTORS® receiving harassing phone calls
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
We’ve recently received new reports of REALTORS® receiving lewd, harassing calls. These calls are targeting women and begin with the harasser posing as a potential client before they escalate. (2 minute read)
Podcasts
The Critical Path - A new way to engage, with GVR Account Executive Brian Spencer
Thursday, May 29, 2025
GVR's first Account Executive Brian Spencer discusses the new role and what members can expect on this episode of the Critical Path. (25:44 minute listen)
GVR
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)
CREA
Reminder: CREA's New Member Initiation Fee to increase June 1, 2025
Friday, May 23, 2025
The new member initiation fee applies to members joining CREA for the first time or members who are rejoining the association after a period of 24-months. (1 minute read)
GVR
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)
GVR
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)
MLS® Info
BCIT students team up with GVR to tackle land assembly challenges in the MLS® and more
Thursday, May 15, 2025
GVR is working with BCIT BITMAN students on three new projects aimed at improving data quality, automating services, and more. (2 minute read)
Obituary
Obituary: Gerry Biggar
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Read Gerry Biggar's obituary. (1 minute read)
Member Benefits
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)
GVR
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)
GVR
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)
GVR
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)
GVR
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)
Advocacy
Jeff King joins Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s national housing strategy council
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Council convenes industry leaders to engage with federal decision makers to provide practical, front-line insight. (1 minute read)
GVR
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)
GVR
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)
MLS® Info
GVR proactively audits listings to ensure accurate MLS® data
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Members must respond to audit emails within 24 hours or risk having their listings "cancel protected," rendering them invisible until resolved. (3 minute read)
Podcasts
The Critical Path - Elevating women in real estate with CWIRE's Jacquie McCarnan
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Learn about the nuances in the paths women in real estate tread, and the resources available to help with REALTOR® Jacquie McCarnan.
GVR
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)
REALTORS Care®
Jacquie McCarnan honoured for community support
Monday, April 07, 2025
The REALTORS Care® Award celebrates GVR Realtors who volunteer for charity over a sustained period of time. (2 minute read. 4 minute video)
GVR
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)
Member Benefits
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)
GVR
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)
GVR
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)
GVR
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)