(Part 2 of 2) As promised, here’s the second installment – for you to share with your clients – of our two-part feature offering in-depth analysis of the Fraser Valley market post-2020 – from one of BC’s foremost economists and our industry’s main resource for housing market intelligence, Brendon Ogmundson. Last issue, Brendon focused on [...]
From a drizzle to a torrential downpour in six months – Fraser Valley’s market in 2020 did exactly what no one expected. Least of all REALTORS®. Home sales started to rebound from the lockdown in the summer and culminated in the strongest December in the history of the Board. Here’s Board President, Chris Shields, [...]
(Part 1 of 2) Now that you’ve caught your breath (for a moment). On the heels of the busiest, most unexpected December in our Board’s history and half a year of the market out-performing all expectations during COVID-19, we turned to one of the most in-demand, economists in our province for insight for you to [...]
Most tech-savvy homeowners across BC have likely looked up their property’s assessed value on the BC Assessment site by now, instead of waiting for their notice to arrive in the mail. This is a great time for Realtors to follow-up with clients to find out if they have questions or concerns about the information they [...]
“One of the few things that can’t be recycled is wasted time” — Sean Covey. This holiday season, be sure to spend time with those that you care for and care for you (within the prescribed Health protocols, of course). In the hustle and bustle of everyday activity, we often lose track of what [...]
This is to remind members that the Board office building will be closed to members and the public effective 12 noon, Thursday, December 24 through to 8 am Monday, January 4, 2021. This holiday schedule that continues to offer core services to members, came into effect last year and is unrelated to the pandemic. [...]
The 2020 REALTORS Care® Blanket Drive officially wrapped up on December 1. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we were able to raise $15,540.84 for 26 registered Canadian charities in the Fraser Valley. Read on to find out how much went to each area and how a few of our charities feel (so far) about [...]
If the market currently has you scratching your head, you’re not alone. Even the most experienced, knowledgeable real estate experts describe the last few months as exceptional and unexpected. Just imagine how clients and consumers are feeling and the questions they likely have? We know they look to you, their local REALTOR® for accurate MLS® [...]
You know what they say, “If you want to know something, ask the experts.” So, who better to talk about why consider serving on behalf of your Board of Directors, then former Directors? To whet your appetite, here are just a few of their thoughts about the benefits of serving on the Board: Have your [...]
The Professional Standards team has received a number of calls recently suggesting that some REALTORS® may not be providing real estate services in a manner that optimally reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission. We recognize that the vast majority of Realtors follow the provincial health protocols, however, given this unpredictable environment, we also realize that [...]
