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Monday, September 08, 2025
This annual client pleaser takes place October 23-26 at the Vancouver Convention Centre - West. Don't miss out! (1 minute read)
GVR
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Should we remove the Subject Removal and Appointment of Conveyancer form from WEBForms? (1 minute survey)
REALTORS Care®
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Crystal Hung was honoured for pioneering micro-philanthropy and destigmatizing mental illness. (1 minute read)
GVR
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Read GVR CEO Jeff King's end-of-summer update. (4 minute read)
Obituary
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Read Ken Ambrose's obituary. (1 minute read)
REALTORS Care®
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)
GVR
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Learn how you can provide your new homeowners with discounted services from Telus! (2 minute read)
Organised real estate
Friday, August 22, 2025
Learn more about and apply for director positions with REEOIC and LTSA. (1 minute read)
Events
Friday, August 22, 2025
Now that PacificWest 2025's full schedule is out, check out these highlighted sessions! (2 minute read)
Podcasts
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.
REALTORS Care®
Thursday, August 21, 2025
GVR Realtor Dave Peerless continues his years-long tradition of cycling for cancer research. (2 minute read)
GVR
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Each payment mechanism comes with its own rules and tax consequences - which one should you choose? (2 minute read)
Events
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Check out how PacificWest 2025's keynote can help you build your brand. (1 minute read)
Podcasts
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)
Events
Friday, August 08, 2025
GVR is coming to an area near you in September to give updates and engage with you over snacks and drinks! (1 minute read)
GVR
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
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Your association is launching a new feedback survey called GVR Pulse – and you’re invited. (1 minute read)
GVR
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
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)
GVR
Thursday, July 24, 2025
How to taxes affect REALTORS® when they pass, and what can they do to protect their wealth? (2 minute read)
GVR
Thursday, July 17, 2025
If you operate as a PREC, choosing how you handle retirement can have major tax implications. (1 minute read)
Events
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Tickets are nearly gone for the PacificWest 2025 Pre-Conference Connect Social - get yours today! ( 1 minute read)
Podcasts
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)
GVR
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)
Events
Thursday, July 10, 2025
PacificWest will have a session that will help in your professional development. (2 minute read)
Obituary
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Read the obituary for past president Dick Richards. (2 minute read)
GVR
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)
GVR
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
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
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Read Morley Lercher's obituary. (2 minute read)
GVR
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®
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
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)
Events
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Learn more about Jake Karls, the keynote speaker at PacificWest 2025. (1 minute read)
Podcasts
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Read Gerry Biggar's obituary. (1 minute read)
GVR
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
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
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
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
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the latest organization to back GVR's latest housing affordability proposal. (1 minute read)
Government Advocacy
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
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Learn more about the roadmap commercial candidate members follow to become successful commercial REALTORS®. (3 minute read)
GVR
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
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
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.
Events
Friday, April 11, 2025
Jon us at PacificWest 2025 - register early and save! (2 minute read)
GVR
Wednesday, April 09, 2025
If you need to update credit card information, contact GVR directly. (1 minute read)
REALTORS Care®
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
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)
GVR
Friday, March 28, 2025
You can save up to 40 per cent on unaddressed ad mail. (2 minute read)
GVR
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
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Get the highlights from GVR's 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM). (1 minute read; 2 videos)
GVR
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Explore this annual report to learn more about the key work we undertook in 2024. (1 minute read)
GVR
Friday, March 21, 2025
Meet GVR's new VP of Human Relations, Shauna Woolliams. (1 minute read)
GVR
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)
Education
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
If you're an active member, your high school grad can apply for one of our annual entrance scholarships. (1 minute read)
Thursday, March 13, 2025
All you need to do is register, download the app, and save. (2 minute read)
Real Estate Trading
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The new, revocable DRPO comes with a set of new transparency standards. (2 minute read)
Podcasts
Thursday, March 13, 2025
This episode, we discuss Service Re-Imagined and give you an update on what you can expect to see in 2025. (32:17 listen)
CREA
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Learn more about CREA's new ad campaign and get resources to help amplify the message. (1 minute read)
Real Estate Trading
Friday, March 07, 2025
The IDRPO form will be phased out, and we will revert to the DRPO form following discussions with BCFSA. (2 minute read)
GVR
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Read about our new program to help residents in times of distress or emergency, launching January 2026. (2 minute read)
MLS® Info
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Check out our new MLS® Tours in North Burnaby and New Westminster. (2 minute read)
Obituary
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Read Alan Skinner's obituary. (1 minute read)
Obituary
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Read Firoz Lakhani's obituary. (1 minute read)
Obituary
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Read Roloff Veld's obituary. (1 minute read)