The FVREB will be closed on Friday, April 2 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 5 (Easter Monday). Regular hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6. Happy Easter egg hunting everyone! Source: FVREB Communications

We keep saying it, but it bears repeating, what a year! In so many ways, last year was a year like no other – due to the pandemic – and the Board’s media coverage and social engagement were no exception. COVID-19 had a profound impact on the Lower Mainland housing market starting with the lockdown [...]

Do you want to make a difference? Would you like to learn more about your Board? Looking for opportunities to work with your fellow members? Each year, we invite members to put their names forward for volunteer opportunities with the Board. This could involve committee work, task forces or special projects.We have a long [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

(A REALTOR®’s Guide to Instagram Hashtags) Instagram is considered the best social media platform for customer engagement. Humans are highly visual creatures, and this visual platform helps brands form a more personal connection with their audience. If you haven’t joined Instagram, you’re missing out on great marketing opportunities. Last month, we shed some light [...]

by Baldev S. Gill, Chief Executive Officer The John Armeneau Award, the highest honour FVREB can bestow upon a member, started off as the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Professional of the Year Award, which was created in 1985. In 1992, John Armeneau, a member of the Board from 1972 to 1996, was the seventh [...]

Burning question: Why go social? Many people mistake it as a trend, but the reality is, social media has become a staple in our lives. As a REALTOR®, if you’re not using social media, you’re missing out on a lot of opportunities. It is a valuable tool for communicating and building relationships with your audience [...]

Having a social media presence is something that clients expect nowadays – it’s considered table stakes. In fact, a lack of it usually rings alarm bells. But simply having a social media presence is not enough; you need to know how to use it properly and stay on top of best practices. We’ve shared some [...]