(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 [...]

There’s no denying it; Social media marketing is now a vital part of any business plan. We know that stepping up your social game has been on your radar for the longest time. And we’re here to help you ramp up your social media marketing efforts. This article is the first of a three-part [...]

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 over 20 per cent compared to this June. New listings are also pouring in. We understand your desire [...]

Wow! What a month, particularly in light of the pandemic. MLS® sales in the Fraser Valley more than doubled in June compared to May and at the same time, new listings increased by almost 60 per cent month-over-month. When unexpected surges occur in both listings and sales simultaneously, it can cause a backlog in [...]

SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) elected their 2019/2020 Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, February 20th. Darin Germyn will assume the role of President on March 1st, following outgoing President John Barbisan. Germyn is a licensed REALTOR® of over eleven years, and a representative [...]

Surrey, BC – The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) has launched Safe Grow Homes (SafeGrowHomes.ca), an online resource to help homeowners and buyers understand the potential impact of growing cannabis in a home. Set to be legalized later this year, Canadians will be allowed to grow up to four cannabis plants in their home. [...]

SURREY, BC – The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) elected its new Board of Directors for 2018/2019 at its Annual General Meeting held on February 21st. John Barbisan will become the Board’s president on March 1st, following outgoing president Gopal Sahota’s term in the role. Barbisan is a licensed REALTOR® of over thirty years, [...]