Check out these 5 partnerships with GVR that could save you and your clients money
From discounts on services to a pension plan, Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) has been partnering with third-party organizations to help make your real estate business better.
Here’s a round-up of the latest GVR partnerships you can take advantage of today!
1. TELUS discounts for members and their clients
GVR and TELUS have partnered to offer exclusive discounts on home services for you to provide your clients when they become new homeowners. You can benefit, too!
- TV
- Internet
- Home security
- Home phone
- Mobile phone
How to access - Client
If you’re a buyers’ agent and report a sale on the MLS®, you can access the discount code and client-facing portal link through this page, along with marketing materials you can share with your clients. This link is also included in an email you'll receive when you close the sale.
How to access - Realtor-only Exclusive Partner Program
You have access these discounts through the Realtor-only Exclusive Partner Program – no home purchase or sale necessary!
Click the Exclusive Partner Program portal link at the top right-hand part of the GVR and TELUS Welcome Home page.
For in-person service, after you validate your information through the Welcome Home page, visit any Pacific Coast Com retail location for help setting up your services.
2. Payload deposit payment platform for brokerages
Payload provides a secure and intuitive payment automation platform designed specifically for real estate. Starting now, all GVR-member brokerages can access this service without cost to the brokerage. Payload is a PCI-compliant provider that has provided similar services with other real estate organizations across North American, including the Alberta Real Estate Association.
Payload allows buyers to pay their deposits through a secure, branded web portal that works with almost any bank, and deposits the funds directly into your brokerage account.
How to access
3. Personal Pension Program (PPP) with INTEGRIS
If you’re an incorporated REALTOR®, you have a unique opportunity to register a Personal Pension Plan (PPP) with INTEGRIS Pension Management Corp through our partnership.
A PPP allows incorporated professionals to invest more income toward retirement and pay fewer taxes annually compared to what’s allowed under the federal government’s RRSP and TFSA programs.
This plan follows corporate tax law, so you’ll need to be incorporated. You can learn more about becoming incorporated in our course Introduction to Personal Real Estate Corporations (PRECs).
How to access
Reach out to JP Laporte, CEO of INTEGRIS (gvr@integris-mgt.com). He and his team will work with you to determine if a PPP would be appropriate for you and your PREC.
4. Canada Post mailing discount
If you use unaddressed mail to reach clients, this exclusive GVR member offer could cut your postage costs by 40 per cent. This program is a trial, open to all GVR members for 12 months. After that, pricing will change based on the volume of use.
For pieces up to 50 grams:
- Standard size: 11¢ per piece
- Oversize: 12.2¢ per piece
- Add 0.65¢ per piece if you're not dropping off at the correct depot
- Items over 50 grams will incur additional charges for each extra gram
This program includes access to Canada Post’s Precision Targeter—a free tool to help you map your delivery area and target specific demographics.
How to access
Contact Member Relations at 604-730-3090. Our team will walk you through the setup process and will provide you with both an account login and a specific discount code to use that only works with the GVR account.
5. Shell Gas discount
This program, administered through the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA), gives Realtors access to a 6¢/litre discount through the Shell App at participating Shell stations across Canada.
How to access
- Visit the program's website and follow the online instructions.
- Download the Shell App on your mobile device.
- Open the app and look for the AREA DRIVE offer under “Personal Offers”.
- Tap the Shell logo "Pay" button at the bottom of the screen and select "Pay at Pump" to start fueling.
Once you’ve registered for AREA DRIVE and have the Shell App downloaded with the offer activated, you’re just one step away from enjoying your savings.