Thursday, April 10, 2025

We recently reported that, starting April 10, GVR will begin sending pending and closed statuses to REALTOR.ca, giving buyers and sellers clearer insights into market activity. 

Changes include: 

  • Sold listings are now searchable on REALTOR.ca 
  • Sold listings will include both closed sales and pending sales 
  • Sale prices will now be displayed 30 days after the closing date 

This guide walks you through what’s changing and how you can confidently lead the conversation with your clients. 

What the public will see on REALTOR.ca

When you search for sold listings on REALTOR.ca, you may see listings marked as “Price Pending.” 

Here’s what that means and how listing visibility will vary:

Why this matters

This change reflects a growing demand for transparency in real estate. Up to 72 per cent of buyers say transparency is a key part of their decision-making process. 

GVR is proud to be just the third, and largest, real estate board in Canada to make this move. It brings to REALTOR.ca what has already been accessible through REALTOR® Virtual Office websites (VOW) platforms, expanding access to timely, accurate data for consumers. 

This is more than a system update—it’s a shift that empowers clients and elevates Realtors as the most trusted voices in the marketplace.

Lead the conversation with your clients

Use this change as an opportunity to connect with current and prospective clients. They’ll have questions, and you have the answers. 

Whether you're sending a quick update, sharing a social post, or having a face-to-face conversation, this is your moment to lead with clarity, confidence, and value. 

Explore the Transparency Toolkit to access: 

  • Prewritten social media posts 
  • Graphics and comparisons to explain what clients will see
  • FAQs to support in-person conversations
Download the Transparency Toolkit

Understanding the sold date displayed on REALTOR.ca

REALTOR.ca displays the processed date as the "sold on" date. This may differ from what members are used to, as GVR uses the seller’s acceptance date. 

Why the difference? The processed date corresponds with the Off-Market Timestamp—the day the listing was officially moved to "Off-Market." This is typically the last day the listing appeared as "Active" to users. 

According to CREA: 

"We use this date because it provides a more intuitive and consistent experience for users. It helps maintain continuity in status transitions—for example, if a user views a listing as 'Active Under Contract' one day and later sees it as 'Sold-Pending,' they can clearly understand when that change occurred." 

This approach is used consistently across other boards and provinces where sold listings are displayed. 

Just the beginning

Transparency matters, and Realtors have an opportunity to lead this conversation and position themselves as knowledgeable, trusted guides in the market, helping clients understand the market with clarity and confidence.

And this is just the beginning. We're continuing to explore new innovations that support you, our members, and enhance the real estate experience for home buyers and sellers.