March 16, 2016 • Issue 5681

Here's President Charles Wiebe to update you on the latest Board news.

FVREB's incoming president provides an industry update in his first video
Join President Charles Wiebe as he discusses a new strategic initiative brought forward by real estate boards across BC and how the market is impacting member professionalism. Watch the video >
Do you have a question about recent changes to the Property Transfer Tax?
Local law firm answers questions about impacts for commercial property, First Time Home Buyers exemption and GST. Read more >
REALTORS® under the microscope on their use of the Do Not Call List
If you or your brokerage uses telemarketing calls or faxes to obtain business, you need to review your practices now to avoid potential financial penalties. CREA has been advised that the CRTC is planning to take a closer look at the real estate industry's practices with respect to the Do Not Call List. Read more >
New Business Practices Case Studies
Case Study #257 examines the Agreed Statement of Facts in a Consent Decision involving Minerva Pizzaro of RE/MAX 2000 Realty, Surrey.
Case Study #258 examines the Agreed Statement of Facts in a Consent Decision involving Sherry Saran of RE/MAX Little Oak Realty in Surrey.
Free FINTRAC webinar for the real estate sector on March 21
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is holding a free webinar for the real estate sector on Monday, March 21 from 10:30 am to 11:50 am (Pacific time). Click here for details.
A look at Medallion 2016
The official event photos can be found on our Flickr page, and photo booth images are under password protection here. Password is MED2016.
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