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Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) produces two podcasts:
Standards Matter is a professionalism podcast for REALTORS® that explores scenarios inspired by real professional conduct and arbitration cases reviewed GVR to give practical insight on how to strengthen professionalism in real estate.
The Critical Path is a podcast for Realtors navigating the real estate landscape with a focus on innovation and professionalism. Through candid discussions with industry leaders, it offers practical insights on the crucial pathways to success in Greater Vancouver.
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Change is the only constant in real estate, and at Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), it’s at the heart of everything we do. From transforming how we serve members to leading new conversations on professionalism and housing, GVR is reimagining what a modern professional association can be.In this episode of The Critical Path, host Jesse Lalime sits down with GVR’s Chief Corporate Development Officer, Craig Munn, to talk about how innovation and professionalism are shaping the association’s future.Munn shares how GVR’s Service Re-imagined initiative is already improving the member experience, while major efforts continue behind the scenes to expand and elevate that work. He also explains what “corporate development” means in the GVR context and why partnerships are key to achieving GVR’s long-term goals.
In our society, everyone has a right to an adequate place to live. We view it as a human right in Canada and, as such, housing policy in our country is developed and enacted by our governments at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. One thing everyone can agree on is that there are serious issues – the speed (or lack thereof) of delivering housing, managing costs to keep housing affordable, and the fact that Canada is not building enough housing fast enough to keep up with its growing population. Our guest on this episode of the Critical Path is on the front lines of this critical work. Scott Aitchison is the Conservative Party of Canada's MP for Parry Sound - Muskoka and he handles the housing file in the shadow cabinet in Parliament. Scott discusses his unique perspective to housing policy as a former REALTOR® and mayor, the challenges of getting each level of government on the same page with housing policies, and solutions for how to address Canada’s housing crisis.
Shifting consumer expectations and technological advancements are transforming the industry. Sound familiar? It’s happening everywhere, not just real estate, and the mortgage industry is no different. So, what are the changes in consumer habits and the new ways they can leverage technology for a better experience securing a mortgage? On this episode of the Critical Path podcast, we welcome mortgage veteran Don Scott, the founder and CEO of Frank Mortgage, to share his insights and perspectives on how the mortgage industry is shifting and how REALTORS® fit in.
A challenging 2025 market is showing signs of emerging strength in the waning summer months. Are the signals real, or is there more at play? On this edition of the Critical Path podcast, we ask Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) Director of Economics and Data Analytics, Andrew Lis, to peer into his crystal ball for an idea of what the final months of the year have in store for the Greater Vancouver housing market. Andrew also discusses the nuances of certain statistical measures and offers insights into the most effective way to interpret and use GVR’s statistical offerings.
Picture this: You’ve just been sued by a former client who claims you misrepresented the square footage of their basement. You hired a professional measuring company; there’s no way the measurements were wrong, right? And now your mind is filling up with thoughts of going to court and the potential hit to your business reputation. You’re panicking, and you’re not sure what to do next. Your very first step should be to reach out to the Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation (REEOIC) of BC. When REALTORS® in BC face litigation, REEOIC is there to provide you with insurance, protection, guidance, and more. REEOIC’s Executive Officer Leslie Howatt joined the Critical Path to share more details about how coverage works, free tools all members can take advantage of, how you can protect against common pitfalls that lead to litigation, and a few of REEOIC’s more unique cases.
It’s no secret that affordability is a major challenge in Metro Vancouver. Despite efforts from all levels of government, many Metro Vancouverites are still feeling the sting of the housing crisis.That’s why some REALTORS® are exploring a different kind of approach.This week, we’re joined by Larry Traverence and Joseph Maclean from Four Pillars Community Housing. They’re building what they call a Realtor-led movement to turn real estate offices into places where homeowners, small investors, and nonprofits can get expert help to add garden suites, multiplexes, or redevelop underused land.Their goal? Train Realtors to become community housing ambassadors. It’s an ambitious vision, and one we’re unpacking in today’s conversation.
Reputation is everything in real estate.That’s why our regulator, the BC Financial Service Authority (BCFSA) has been working on a new discussion paper called Strengthening Consumer Confidence, set to release in the coming weeks.This paper outlines many ways BCFSA will be looking to reassess our current regulatory system to increase consumer confidence in the market. It’s a meaty topic, and that’s why we invited BCFSA CEO Tolga Yalkin to give us a preview of the paper, and what their priorities will be.
Cybersecurity is one of the biggest, and fastest growing threats facing businesses today, and our profession is a prime target for cyber criminals.In a recent report examining real estate brokerages in BC, most were found to be significantly below average when it came to cybersecurity, and over a quarter were found to be critically at risk for an attack.That’s why the Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation has partnered with globally-recognized cybersecurity company Dynarisk to offer free tools to all REALTORS® and brokers across BC to help mitigate these risks.In this episode of the Critical Path, we sit down with Andrew Martin, CEO of Dynarisk, to talk about cybersecurity, and what Realtors can do to keep their data, and their clients’ data, safe from hackers.
The Account Executive model is a key component of the Service Re-Imagined initiative at Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR). The role will blaze a new trail for the way GVR engages and supports our broker community.As GVR's first Account Executive, Brian Spencer will lead the way. Brian's a former Realtor who brings extensive insider knowledge to his new role along with a drive to enhance member professionalism through tailored support.In this episode of the Critical Path, Brian walks us through what members can expect from GVR's Account Executives now and in the future.
The paths women in real estate tread can be very different than that of men. From personal safety issues and gender bias, to navigating invisible labour, there are unique challenges to becoming successful that all women face. The Canadian Women in Real Estate Foundation, known as CWIRE, is building a community and offering women the resources and tools they need to find success in their real estate businesses. CWIRE's founder, North Vancouver REALTOR® Jacquie McCarnan, joined the Critical Path to discuss these issues and more.
Last year saw a pivotal shift in our profession, laying the groundwork for a future where we strive to set the standard for professionalism and innovation.To do that, GVR is working through a process called Service Re-Imagined, which launched last year. This process will fundamentally shift the way your professional association operates to better serve you and your clients.In our latest Critical Path, we sit down with GVR CEO Jeff King to discuss Service Re-Imagined, and give you an update on what you can expect to see in 2025.
Earlier this year, Greater Vancouver REALTORS® recruited Ash Anil to a newly-developed, senior leadership role – the Chief Membership Officer (CMO).With his years of experience in customer experience, Ash is looking to identify the tools and technology, systems, and process improvements necessary to provide exceptional customer service to our members.In our latest Critical Path, we sit down with Ash to discuss his role, and how it will transform the member experience at GVR.
The MLS® is both our most important tool and our greatest achievement. As technology continues to progress at a breakneck pace, the MLS® will need to adapt and innovate to continue to serve our needs.That’s where ICE comes in.ICE, the provider of our MLS® platform Paragon, has big plans to stay on the cutting edge, and we recently sat down with two ICE representatives, Lucie Fortier, Executive VP of MLS® Solutions, and Leslie Cobb, Product Owner, MLS® Solutions, to discuss these plans and get a sneak peek at what’s coming next.New episodes each monthThe Critical Path is released monthly.Make sure to subscribe to GVR Podcasts to get the latest episodes of the Critical Path.Missed the last episode? Check out Shaping the future of REALTOR.ca with CREA CEO Janice Myers.
REALTOR.ca is one of the most important tools we as REALTORS® have to market our MLS® listings.But the site is at a crossroads. To keep up with the times, REALTOR.ca needs more funding.One approach has been presented by CREA – to make REALTOR.ca a wholly-owned for-profit entity.This week on the Critical Path, we sit down with Janice Myers, CREA’s CEO, to discuss why they believe this is the correct move.New episodes each monthThe Critical Path is released monthly. Make sure to subscribe to GVR Podcasts to get the latest episodes of the Critical Path.Missed last the episode? Check out our PacificWest special.
In our first seven episodes, we interviewed GVR CEO Jeff King, CCIM's Steve da Cruz, and AI expert Michael Thorne. What do all of these guests have in common? They’ll be presenting at this year’s PacificWest Conference on October 1-2 at the Vancouver Convention Centre!To get you excited, we’ve compiled the best clips from these interviews.Want to see more of these guests? Register for your spot at PacificWest today! New episodes each monthThe Critical Path is released monthly. Make sure to subscribe to GVR Podcasts to get the latest episodes of the Critical Path.Missed last the episode? Check out our conversation about AI and the future of real estate with Michael Thorne.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction – it’s here and already overturning the status quo across multiple sectors including ours.How will you survive the AI revolution in real estate?In our latest episode of the Critical Path, we talk to Realtor, and one of Inman News' 100 Top Real Estate Innovators, Michael Thorne to discuss this very question.Check out Michael's custom ChatGPT designed for Realtors!You can find this version here: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-cgWfzG7AK-realvoice-gptGet more AI insights from Michael Thorne at PacificWest!If you want to learn more about AI from Michael Thorne, you can catch him at this year’s PacificWest conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre from Oct 1 – 2.Michael is just one of many experts sharing their best practices, insights, and more at this year’s conference.For more information, and to register, check out pacificwest.ca.
Our profession is changing. In the past few years, we’ve seen regulatory changes at an unprecedented pace.But why are these regulations cropping up? And what’s the outcome our regulator, the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), is looking for?In our latest episode of the Critical Path, we discuss the philosophy behind BCFA’s regulation of the real estate profession, and how our we can work together to build confidence in our profession together.
The MLS® is more than just a marketing platform – it’s a vast database of vital housing statistics. But numbers on their own don’t tell a story.That’s where Greater Vancouver REALTORS®’ Director, Economics and Data Analytics, Andrew Lis comes in.In our latest episode of the Critical Path, we sit down Andrew discuss how Realtors can harness statistics, what stories the numbers tell, and what new products your association is working on.
Commercial real estate is a difficult niche. Beyond real estate trading experience and expertise, commercial practitioners need to have a deep understanding of finances, risk mitigation, investment principles, and more.That’s where the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute comes in.In our latest episode of the Critical Path, we sit down with Steve Da Cruz, CCIM to discuss Greater Vancouver REALTORS®’ partnership with CCIM and how a designation can help boost your career goals, practical advice on how to enter the commercial real estate profession, and how CCIM courses can benefit residential Realtors.
Professionalism is a key part of Greater Vancouver REALTORS®’ (GVR) strategic plan.But how do we attain our goal to become more professional?With his retirement on the horizon, we sit down with Ethics Guy® Kim Spencer to discuss the initiatives set in place to improve professionalism in real estate, and how the real estate profession has changed in his nearly 50 years in the business.
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