We’re getting there
by Paul Cowhig, Professional Standards Advisor
First, I want to say, “Kudos to all of you who are including the source of measurements for your listings in the REALTOR® remarks!”
Compliance with the new ... Read More...
‘ZOOM summer school’ a hit with members
FVREB’s Education Department was one of the fastest, most adaptive in the province when the pandemic hit. The Board shut down on March 16 and we launched virtual classes the next day. Yowza!
We know the imp... Read More...
Lockboxes & Transparency: We need to be so very careful with lockboxes
by Paul Cowhig, Professional Standards Advisor
As I think I’ve said before, lockboxes are a very useful tool to have but there are risks associated with them. So, what I recommend is that you be very clear ... Read More...
Paragon Tech Tip: How to import your Gmail contacts
Did you know? Paragon now allows you to import contacts you have created in your Gmail account by linking your Google account to Paragon.
1. Once logged into Paragon, go to Contacts at the top and select Vi... Read More...
COVID-19: We’re not out of the woods yet
This year has been challenging to say the least and you’ve likely had to pivot and adapt for your clients and your continued survival in business and in life.
As we move into the final stretch of the summer... Read More...
Introducing a new payment option for offices – Member Direct Billing
Today’s eMemo contains the following updates:
Member Direct Billing (MDB) is coming September 2020If you’re switching from Office Billing to MDB, there are steps you can take now to start preparing for the ... Read More...
FVREB Market Data: July 2020
The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) saw the second-highest number of both property sales and new listings ever recorded in July.
The FVREB processed a total of 2,100 sales... Read More...
Three listing must-dos within 24 hours: Can you guess what they are?
We know with the market currently members are busier than gophers on a golf course.
As of July 28th, month-to-date sales in the Fraser Valley are up over 40 per cent compared to July last year and ove... Read More...
REALTOR.ca answers the question: Who are Canadian home buyers?
On July 25th, REALTOR.ca published a great resource that explains why different buyers need different approaches from their REALTOR®. Different ages, different lifestyle choices, different family dynamics, dif... Read More...
Sneak-a-peek: New member tools & services coming this fall
As you continue to work hard on behalf of your clients during this pandemic, the Board is doing the same for you. There are some exciting things in the works right now slated for a fall launch, and we thought ... Read More...