Earlier this month, the BC Government announced its intention to introduce a "cooling off" period for residential real estate t...

Across the province, REALTORS® and brokerages engaged in innovative work to support the real estate profession and the public. And we want to share those stories. On this episode of Open House by BCREA, explore an innovative way to bui...

On October 1, BCREA will begin accepting applications from REATLORS® and members of the public interest in becoming a part of the BCREA Board of Directors for the upcoming term. On this episode of Open House by BCREA we talk about volu...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, a panel of three BC Realtors, including host and managing broker Tony Joe, BCREA Director Ashley Smith, and Youth Professional Network chair Kate Philpott talk about getting started as a ...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, our Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson joins the show to talk about his new Market Intelligence report exploring five questions about the post-pandemic housing market. From rising mortgage...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, we are joined by Adam Feldman, an Anti-Money Laundering Advisor with The AML Shop, who shares an overview of the new or revised anti-money launder...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, Research Co. president Mario Canseco shares the results of his recent public opinion survey which asked British Columbians about their thoughts on the current hot housing market. From the...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, we highlight best practices and ways for REALTORS® to manage risk in BC's current housing market. From client conversations, to offer presentations, and documentation, Real Estate Board o...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, host Tony Joe is joined by Vancouver-area REALTOR® Phil Moore, and lawyer and BCREA Legally Speaking author Brian Taylor to talk about the challenges Realtors are facing in a hot market d...

On this month's episode of Open House by BCREA, we talk to Zachary May, Director of Strategic Policy at the Building and Safety Standards Branch of the BC Government and Chair of the Energy Step Code Council. Over the comin...

On Episode 13 of Open House by BCREA, we talk to Jamie Matthews, a partner at Farris LLP and BCREA's legal counsel for Standard Forms, about what Realtors need to know about the Land Owner Transparency Act (LOTA) and Land Owne...

On Episode 12 of Open House by BCREA, we catch up with Real Estate Council of BC Professional Standards Advisor Marty Douglas and real estate lawyer Bruce Woolley. In the midst of a historically busy market, Marty and Bruce explore som...

On Episode 11 of Open House by BCREA, we talk about the upcoming provincial election and what it means for the real estate sector in BC. Joining us for a conversation is BCREA VP Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagem...

On Episode 10 of Open House by BCREA, we preview the Fall 2020 Standard Forms Release with BCREA Professional Services Manager Jennifer Lynch. In our conversation, we outline what new and revised forms and clauses are comin...

On Episode 9 of Open House by BCREA, we ask the question: does racism exist in real estate in Canada? Joining our discussion and to help explore solutions we welcome three guests: Bethany King, a Black Toronto-area Realtor ...

Episode 8 of Open House by BCREA, A REALTOR®'s Guide to Radon Gas, features a conversation about radon gas and real estate with Dr. Noah Quastel, Director of Law and Policy for Healthy Indoor Environments at the BC Lung Association.

Episode 7, Returning to Work and Risks to REALTOR® Reputation, features a conversation with Ari Indyk, VP Crisis and Risk at Edelman. With BC entering Phase 2 of its Restart Plan and Realtors and Managing Brokers beginning to resume wo...

Episode 6, How to Stay Productive During COVID-19, features a conversation with Chris Linsell, a staff writer at The Close. Chris is an experienced REALTOR® in the United States and now focuses on wri...

Episode 5, Conducting Business During COVID-19, features a conversation with Kim Spencer, also known as the "Ethics Guy." He discusses moral, ethical, and practical questions related to REALTORS® working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode 4, COVID-19: Standardized Clauses, and Financial Support, features conversations with BCREA's legal counsel for Standard Forms Jamie Matthews, and Anna Jones, a Partner at Church Pickard Chartered Professional Accountants.<...

Episode 3, The Impact of COVID-19 on REALTORS®, features conversations with BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson and Manager of Professional Services Jennifer Lynch. Ogmundson discusses the new Market Intelligence Report exploring t...

Episode 2 features a conversation with Shawn Fehr, Chair of the Board of the Insurance Brokers Association of BC. Fehr shares the reasons behind recent increases in strata insurance premiums and deductibles and offers tips for REALTORS® to help...

Open House by BCREA is a monthly podcast where REALTORS® will find the latest real estate news and feature conversations with experts on issues related to real estate practice in BC.The first episode, “Managing REALTOR® Risk in ...

"Open House by BCREA" is a podcast where REALTORS® in BC will find the latest industry headlines, and feature conversations with experts on issues related to real estate practice. Visit http://bcreapodcast.ca to stay up to date and find...