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Earlier this month, the BC Government announced its intention to introduce a "cooling off" period for residential real estate transactions in BC next spring as well as consultation on several other practices that potentially pose a risk to consumers, including "blind bidding." On this special episode of Open House by BCREA, we welcome three guests to the show to help REALTORS® get a better understanding of the announcement: Dr. Paul Harrison shares his research into the effectiveness cooling off periods; BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson shares his initial analysis of the impact of a cooling off period on BC's housing market, and Mike Moffat talks about whether there is evidence that supports the idea that banning blind bidding will slow real estate price growth.This episode was recorded on November 23, 2021.Related Links: Mentioned on this show: REALTORS® Invited to 2021 Standard Forms Post-Launch Q&A Webinar Cooling-off periods for consumers don’t work: study Banning Blind Bidding: Would it Slow the Growth in Canadian Real Estate Prices? BCREA Resources on Cooling Off Period and Blind Bidding: BCREA Responds to Government Announcement on Cooling Off Period What is a Cooling Off Period? An Introduction for REALTORS® What is "Blind Bidding?" An Introduction for REALTORS® Community of Practice: Mandatory Cooling Off Period and Other Real Estate Transparency Measures (REALTOR Link® login required)

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 build trusting, successful relationships with your clients through our conversation with Mark Winter. Mark is a seasoned real estate professional with 30 years of experience and is also a certified coach. He is Director of Agent Development at a BC real estate brokerage and has written a book entitled A Different Conversation: Realizing Your Potential as a Real Estate Agent. This episode was recorded on October 22, 2021. Links: New Survey Offers Insights Into What Canadians are Saying About REALTORS® A Different Converesation: Realizing Your Potential as a Real Estate Agent Background If you had to pick the most important thing you could provide your clients with, what would it be? In a survey recently published by the Canadian Real Estate Association and Nanos Research, the most important attributes a Realtor should display in their interactions with clients are honesty and integrity. In other words, your clients want to be able to trust you. But building that trust can be easier said than done and the survey results also highlight that there is some room to grow in that area. Joining us to talk about an innovative way to build trust in your relationships with your clients is Mark Winter. Mark has been a part of the same BC brokerage since 1992 and now has over 30 years of experience in the real estate business. He started off as a Realtor and now works in a senior leadership role as Director of Agent Development. He’s also a certified coach and putting his two passions together has written a book entitled A Different Conversation: Realizing Your Potential as a Real Estate Agent. Mark joins us to talk about the coaching approach and how this approach can lead to more success and fulfillment as a Realtor, which in turn means more satisfied clients. Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube BCREA on Instagram

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 volunteering in the real estate sector and becoming a member of the BCREA Board of Directors with Anthony Bastiaanssen, who is past Chair of the BCREA Board, past President of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board and current Chair of the BCREA Nominating Committee. This episode was recorded on September 21, 2021. Links: Virtual Information Session: Becoming a Member of the BCREA Board of Directors Background REALTORS® are an integral part of the community. Not only do you facilitate what is often one of the biggest transactions of people’s lives, you support your communities through dedication to your profession. That means continuing professional development and upholding the highest standards of professionalism. And for some, it also means volunteering within the profession. If you are interested in having a meaningful impact on the future of the real estate profession, becoming a part of your local real estate board or BCREA’s Board of Directors is a great way to do that. Every year, BCREA accepts applications for new members to its B, and joining us on this episode to talk about his experience as a Director not only on BCREA’s Board but also with the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) is Anthony Basitaanssen. Anthony is the past-Chair of the BCREA Board of Directors and past President of OMREB. He is also chair of BCREA’s Nominating Committee and joins me to talk about his experience as a real estate board member. Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube BCREA on Instagram

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 Realtor, along with tips and directions about how to fast-track a new career in real estate.This episode was recorded on July 20, 2021. Links: BCREA New REALTOR® Resources Ashley Smith Kate Philpott Background When the housing market is hot, interest in becoming a Realtor spikes. But once you have your licence, what comes next? On this episode, Realtors Ashley Smith and Kate Philpott share their thoughts and experiences about starting out, existing and practicing among a typically older age demographic of professionals, and ideas on how to hit the ground running in a new career. This episode will be of particular interest to anyone thinking of becoming a Realtor, licensees new or newer in the business, Realtor parents thinking of having their kids or other family enter the business, or managing brokers or sales trainers looking for action plans or perspective on how to assist new recruits. Topics covered in the show include: The importance of seeking mentorship Why Realtor reputation is important How to navigate acts, regulations and resources And more! Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube BCREA on Instagram

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 rates, to remote work and market balance, we highlight what Realtors should be looking for as the economy emerges from COVID-19.This episode was recorded on June 21, 2021.BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. Within the blink of an eye, doors were shut, masks were on, and the world as we knew it had changed. This is true for Canada and BC’s housing market – REALTORS® and consumers had to adapt how they sold and bought homes. That wasn’t a surprise. What was a surprise though is how the market reacted. At the end of 2020 and into 2021 the BC housing market has been as busy as ever resulting from a perfect storm of factors including low mortgage rates, low housing supply, and remote work. But what does the future hold? We’re hearing of great vaccination rates at least when it comes to first doses in BC and Canada and with that and the loosening of many restrictions across the province. So a return to life as we knew it may be around the corner. To explore how the housing market might respond it’s our pleasure to talk to BCREA Chief Economist Brendon Ogmundson, who has put together a  special Market Intelligence report asking five open-ended questions looking into what the post-pandemic housing market might look like. From rising mortgage rates, immigration and housing supply, to a look at when the market might return to balance. Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube BCREA on Instagram

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 laundering regulations that come into effect on June 1, 2021, and how they will impact real estate practice. These changes were introduced by the Financial Transactions Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, more commonly known as FINTRAC. This episode was recorded on May 20 and 25, 2021. Rundown: Introduction - 0:00 Feature Conversation - 1:45 Adam Feldman Introduction - 2:45 Regulatory Change Overview - 3:40 Beneficial Ownership - 7:20 Business Relationships - 11:30 Politically Exposed Persons - 16:40 Virtually Currency - 23:50 Links: BCREA FINTRAC 2021 Gateway Page June 2 FINTRAC Webinar Registration Background: On June 1, 2021, big changes are coming to FINTRAC. The regulatory amendments will result in new or changes to existing obligations for all reporting entities, including real estate brokerages. The amendments will cover areas such as beneficial ownership, business relationships and ongoing monitoring, politically exposed persons, certain record-keeping obligations and more.  BCREA has created a series of resources to support brokerages and REALTORS® and one of those is a conversation with Adam Feldman, who is a certified Anti-Money Laundering Advisor with The AML Shop. He assists clients in taking their AML compliance program to the next level by conducting effectiveness reviews, building compliance programs, and advising clients on navigating the regulatory landscape.

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 causes of the historically busy market to Realtor practice, and government intervention, the public weighs in.This episode was recorded on April 26, 2021. Rundown: Introduction Feature Conversation: Mario Canseco, Research Co. It’s no surprise to our listeners that the BC housing market is busy. We’ve been experiencing record numbers of home sales for months now, with pricing rising, and the competitiveness being at levels maybe never seen before. For sellers and agents alike, that can be welcomed. Of course, there is also concern that the market might be getting out of control and outreach for some. And there have been calls from different corners for intervention. But what do the people putting in the offers and putting up the money actually think about what’s happening? For some answers, today we welcome Mario Canseco to the show. He is president of Research Co. and has analyzed and conducted public opinion research since 2003, for clients across the private and public sectors. Throughout his career, Mario has coordinated research teams for a global public opinion firm that operated in Canada, the United States and Britain, and has had a very accurate record at predicting election results, so I’m sure his research on BC’s housing market will provide some valuable insight about what homeowners, buyers, renters, and the general public think about this hot market. Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube BCREA on Instagram

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 of Greater Vancouver Professional Standards Manager and BCREA instructor Kim Spencer takes you through it all. We also talk to Barbara Brindle, a managing broker who has been using Zoom rooms for offer presentations, about the benefits of this tactic. This episode was recorded on March 24, 2021.Segments: Feature Conversation: Kim Spencer - 1:53 Feature Conversation: Barbara Brindle - 29:34 Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube

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 during COVID-19, and how to turn some of those into opportunities. The conversation follows BCREA's webinar, Preserving Public Trust During COVID-19, which featured a panel of experts. This episode was recorded on February 24, 2021. Feature Conversation – 3:45 The BC housing market is in the midst of a record surge. In January, residential unit sales recorded by MLS were up 63.3 percent over January 2020 and were more than a thousand sales over the previous record for the month of January. Limited supply and low interest rates continue to be significant factors. Pair that with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Realtors are in a situation they haven’t faced before. And with it come some unique challenges when it comes to Realtor practice, and some unique challenges for Realtors to show leadership through their work. On the show today, to discuss some of those challenges and opportunities, we welcome former Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver President Phil Moore and lawyer and BCREA Legally Speaking author Brian Taylor. Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube

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 coming years, new homes in BC will get healthier, quieter, more durable, and more energy efficient than those on the resale market, thanks to a regulation called the BC Energy Step Code. In this feature conversation, we explore the Step Code, how it will benefit consumers and how Realtors can start talking to their clients about energy-efficient homes. This episode was recorded on January 26, 2021. Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. What’s New – 1:25 BCREA Launches Energy-Efficient Housing and Sustainable Homes Course New Tutorial Videos Focus on Common Standard Forms BCREA 2021 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update: Provincial Housing Market Set Up for Very Strong 2021 Housing Market Update - January 2021 Resources for REALTORS® (REALTOR® Link login required) Feature Conversation – 3:45 By 2032, all new homes in BC will be built to step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code and will be up to 80 per cent more energy efficient than those built today. As the Step Code is implemented over the coming years, Realtors can help homebuyers make informed decisions by ensuring they're aware of the benefits of energy-efficient, or "high-performance," homes. To help prepare Realtors for the coming changes, we're joined by Zachary May, Chair of the Energy Step Code Council. To learn more about the BC Energy Step Code and what it means for Realtors, check out this blog post and brochure for Realtors. There are also lots of great resources, including resources for your clients, at energystepcode.ca. If you're interested in learning more about the features of an energy-efficient home and exploring various sustainability programs that go beyond the current building code requirements in BC, register for BCREA's new online, self-paced course, Energy Efficient and Sustainable Homes (REALTOR Link® login required).

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 Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR), both of which come into effect on November 30. Specifically, Jamie explores how Realtor practice from the beginning through to the end of a transaction could change due to the new reporting requirements for the LOTR. This episode was recorded on November 25, 2020. Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. What’s New – 1:02 REALTORS® Encouraged to Continue Safe Business Practices in Light of New Public Health Orders Stock Up on Online Courses with a Special Offer This Holiday Season Register for BCREA’s 2021-22 Directorship Application Webinar Housing Market Update - November 2020 Feature Conversation – 3:30 The LOTA and LOTR both come into effect on November 30. They were created in an effort to end hidden ownership, crack down on fraud and close loopholes by collecting information about “interest holders,” or parties who don’t have a direct ownership but have a meaningful relationship or indirect ownership in land. And with them come new reporting requirements, filed by legal professionals, when an application is made to register an interest in land. But where do Realtors fall into the equation? What do you need to know and how should you be advising your clients? To address that and more, Jamie Matthews, a partner a Farris LLP and BCREA’s legal counsel for Standard Forms, joins the show again. Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube

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 some of the commons questions Realtors and consumers have been asking, and offer advice on best practices for dealing with current trends including multiple offer situations, backup offers, revisiting expired offers and more. Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. What’s New – 1:55 Raise the Bar on Your Practice with the Newly Launched, Client Engagement Excellence: Assessing and Presenting Skills Course Brokerage Insurance Webinar Recording: BC Real Estate and the Election on Our Doorstep Housing Market Update - October 2020 Feature Conversation – 4:29 Marty Douglas - As a Professional Standards Advisor at Real Estate Council of BC (RECBC), Marty provides guidance and information to real estate professionals and members of the public. Prior to joining RECBC in 2018, he was licensed as a representative and managing broker on Vancouver Island. Marty began his career in 1970 and has served as a Director and President of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board, President of BREA, Chair of RECBC and Chair of the Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation of BC. Bruce Woolley - Bruce has practiced law for over 40 years with an emphasis on real estate law.  He has taught and written extensively on the subject and currently provides legal and editorial advice to RECBC. Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube

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 Engagement Trevor Hargreaves. He shares the key priorities and recommendations BCREA and the province's real estate boards will be focused on during the election. This episode was recorded on September 23, 2020. Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. What’s New – 1:25 New and Revised Standard Forms Now Available on WEBForms REALTORS® Invited to Webinar to Discuss New and Revised Standard Forms Mastering Compliance: Anti-Money Laundering Training for Brokers Program (REALTOR Link® log-in required) BCREA Launches Insurance Program for Real Estate Brokerages Housing Market Update - September 2020 Feature Conversation – 4:00 The race is on! With the recent call of a provincial election to be held in BC on October 24, candidates are on the campaign trail – albeit in a new way during the COVID-19 pandemic – and they’re vying votes. Trevor Hargreaves is the Vice President of Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement at BCREA. On a daily basis, it’s his job to make sure what’s important to Realtors and the real estate sector is known by the government in power and the opposition. And that doesn’t change during an election. Trevor and his team, with their continued collaboration with BC’s real estate boards, have developed a set of key priority areas and recommendations for candidates to consider during the campaign period and for when voters fill their ballots. Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube To subscribe to receive BCREA publications, or to update your email address or current subscriptions, click here.

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 coming, and how you can begin to familiarize yourself with the forms now. This episode was recorded on August 25, 2020. Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. What’s New – 1:27 BCREA 2020 Third Quarter Housing Forecast Update: Surprisingly Strong Recovery to Propel Housing Market in 2021 Register Now for Mastering Compliance: Anti-Money Laundering Training for Brokers Province Revises Strata Property Act in Response to Insurance Crisis Feature Conversation – 3:18 On September 16, BCREA will be releasing seven new standard forms, three new clauses, and a significant number of revisions to current forms, including updated signature blocks on more than twenty forms. BCREA Fall 2020 Standard Forms Release: Landing Page BCREA Fall 2020 Standard Forms Release: Pre-Launch Package (REALTOR Link® log-in required) BCREA Standard Forms Resource Centre Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube

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 who is advocating for change; Satnam Sidhu, a BC Realtor with 40 years of experience and time spent as president of the Canadian Real Estate Association and the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver; and Michael Bach, Founder and CEO of the Canadian Centre of Diversity and Inclusion. This episode was recorded on July 29, 2020. Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. What’s New – 1:52 BC REALTORS® Adapt “Open House” Practices to Protect Consumers Standard Forms Resource Centre Launching in August, Major Form Release This Fall Housing Market Update - July 2020 Feature Conversation – 3:34 4:32 - Bethany King 15:15 - Satnam Sidhu 20:22 - Michael Bach Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube To subscribe to receive BCREA publications, or to update your email address or current subscriptions, click here.

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. This episode was recorded on June 24, 2020. Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. What’s New – 1:22 Blanket Ban on Residential Eviction Ends Government's First Actions on Strata Insurance Live Accredited Online Course and FAQ Created for REALTOR® Education About Radon Gas VIDEO: Help Your Clients Understand the Multiple Listing Contract BCREA Creates Virtual Community for Managing Brokers Feature Conversation – 4:22 Dr. Noah Quastel is the Director of Law and Policy for Healthy Indoor Environments at the BC Lung Association. Dr. Quastel is a practicing lawyer and a PHD in human geography, specializing in sustainability, the built environment and radon exposure law and policy. He and the BC Lung Association have been working to provide resources around radon gas and how it affects the real estate sector in BC. Recently he has been working with BCREA to create an accredited webinar about radon gas and real estate, and a comprehensive FAQ document which answers 13 common questions about radon and real estate. Resources mentioned in our conversation with Dr. Quastel: Radon in Real Estate - BC Lung Association About Radon - Health Canada VIDEO: Radon in our Homes: The Science Behind the Danger (TEDx Talk by Aaron Goodarzi) Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube

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 work in larger numbers, Ari highlights some of the potential risks to Realtor reputation and provides tactical tips to help manage that risk.This episode was recorded on May 26, 2020.Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. Final Amazon Echo Giveaway Announcement – 1:15 What’s New – 1:55 WorkSafeBC Issues Real Estate Protocols for Returning to Operation Housing Market Update - May 2020 Behind BC's Unemployment Rate During COVID-19 COVID-19 Community Care Feature Conversation – 3:50Ari Indyk is Vice-President, Crisis and Risk for Edelman, which is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ari and his colleagues have been working on the “2020 Edelman Trust Barometer” which is a survey conducted in 11 countries, including Canada, which explores trust in a variety of institutions like businesses, other organizations, and government, during the pandemic. The results provide insight into what the public is thinking as a result of COVID-19 and can help Realtors and Managing Brokers keep the public’s priorities and sentiments in mind, assess and manage their own reputational risk as they begin to return to work with restrictions being lifted here in BC. 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer Spring Update: Trust and the COVID-19 Pandemic Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube To subscribe to receive BCREA publications, or to update your email address or current subscriptions, click here.

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 writing about real estate. He joins us to discuss his recent article "21 Hidden Opportunities for Realtors Under Quarantine." This episode was recorded on April 28, 2020. Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. What’s New – 1:15 BCREA Creates Notice & Acknowledgement Form for Use During COVID-19 Pandemic  Property Disclosure Statement Revised and Released Alongside New Online Course Feature Conversation – 3:40 Chris Linsell is an author for the website The Close. He’s a resident expert on real estate topics ranging from marketing, lead generation, transactional best practices, and everything in between.As a licensed agent in the state of Michigan in the United States, Chris has been a part of hundreds of transactions from modest rural starter homes to massive waterside compounds.Recently he wrote an article entitled “21 Hidden Opportunities for Realtors Under Quarantine” and he joins us this episode to talk about it. Read Chris' article on CRM tools: The Best Real Estate CRM for 2020: In-Depth Reviews & Pricing Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube To subscribe to receive BCREA publications, or to update your email address or current subscriptions, click here.

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. NOTE: This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 and therefore may contain information that has since been updated or is no longer relevant or applicable. Please visit the BCREA COVID-19 Resources for REALTORS® page for the latest relevant information. Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. What’s New – 1:27 Broadened CERB Criteria Makes More REALTORS® Eligible Pandemic Halts Sales Activity in March CREA Introduces Feature to Highlight Live-Streamed Open Houses on REALTOR.ca Feature Conversation – 3:40 Kim Spencer, sometimes better known as the Ethics Guy, oversees the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s Professional Standards and Business Practices. He is also a Professional Development Instructor, who teaches accredited PDP courses including Ethics: Unlocking the REALTOR Code, and Risk Management: Protecting Yourself, Your Client, and Your Business.On this episode, he talks about doing business during COVID-19, the transition to a virtual environment, and any ethical questions that arise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube To subscribe to receive BCREA publications, or to update your email address or current subscriptions, click here.

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. Matthews discusses the concerns around using standardized clauses in transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Jones details the different options for financial support for Realtors and managing brokers. NOTE: This episode was recorded on Monday, April 6, 2020 and therefore may contain information that has since been updated or is no longer relevant or applicable. Please visit the BCREA COVID-19 Resources for REALTORS® page for the latest relevant information. Show Notes and Links Below is where you’ll find links to articles and websites referenced during the show. You can also use the times listed to navigate your way through the episode. What’s New – 1:50 Update to the COVID-19 FAQ Dealing With Contracts and Disclosure Requirements Update on the blog post Conveyancing in the Time of COVID-19 CERB or CEWS: Which Federal Aid is Right for You? Applying for CERB - Start with a CRA My Account Legally Speaking #524 - Collapsing Deals: A Refresher on the Common Law Principles Update to the BCREA Economics COVID-19 Dashboard Feature Conversations: 4:23 - Jamie Matthews, Partner at Farris LLP and BCREA legal counsel for Standard Forms, on the use of standardized clauses to address COVID-19 7:16 - Anna Jones, CPA, and Partner at Church Pickard Chartered Professional Accounts, detailing the options for financial support for Realtors and managing brokers Subscribe & Follow Do you want to be notified on your smartphone when the latest episode of Open House by BCREA is published? Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. You can even ask Alexa to “play the podcast Open House by BCREA.” While you’re waiting for the next episode, follow BCREA on social media to stay updated: BCREA on Facebook BCREA on Twitter BCREA on LinkedIn BCREA on YouTube To subscribe to receive BCREA publications, or to update your email address or current subscriptions, click here.