Beginning January 1, 2026, all REALTORS® in British Columbia will be required to complete 21 Professional Development Program (PDP) hours each year when renewing membership – an increase from the current 18 hours.

In line with all other boards and associations in the province, Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) is proposing updates to our rules to reflect the new requirement. These revisions will ensure our governing documents align with the new provincial education standard and reflect the requirements that take effect in 2026.

Read the proposed changes.

Members are invited to provide feedback on the proposed Member Regulation changes by emailing education@gvrealtors.ca by Thursday, November 7, 2025.

All recommendations will be reviewed by GVR staff and brought to the Board of Directors before they vote to adopt the Member Regulation changes later this year.

To make compliance as simple as possible, we’re expanding access to free and self-paced learning options, including through UBC and the GVR Learning Hub.

We’ll also be rolling out reminders, tools, and resources to help you track your hours and plan ahead for your 2026 renewal.

This increase is part of a profession-led initiative that began with the Professionalism White Paper we published in 2023. Together, we’re taking another step to raise the bar in real estate practice.

For brokers, this change also creates an opportunity to recognize in-house training as self-directed PDP, helping you support your teams while meeting the updated standard.

If your membership renewal falls in the first half of 2026, we’ll be reaching out directly with reminders and links to free and self-paced courses.

Watch your inbox and visit the member portal for FAQs, a refreshed infographic on PDP requirements, and updates on how to log and track your hours.