Episode 3 - The Organized Real Estate Episode

29/02/2024 24 min
Episode 3 - The Organized Real Estate Episode

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Send us a textIn this episode of Mac Yak, David Langlois and Tore Jacobsen discuss organized real estate, including the role of real estate boards, the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), the regulator (BCFSA), and the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). They emphasize the importance of professionalism in the real estate business and the need for realtors to get involved at various levels of organized real estate. They also touch on topics such as appetizers, real estate arguments, favorite fish, and real estate irritations.TakeawaysProfessionalism in the real estate business is improving, with efforts being made at the brokerage, board, provincial, and national levels.Realtors should consider getting involved in organized real estate, whether it's at the board, provincial, or national level.Real estate boards provide support, education, and resources for realtors, as well as important services like the MLS system.The BCREA serves as the voice of advocacy for the real estate industry in British Columbia and provides education and economic information.The BCFSA is the regulator that issues real estate licenses and sets the rules for the industry.CREA is the national organization that advocates for the real estate industry and provides resources and information for realtors and the public.Chapters00:00Introduction and Small Talk00:52Professionalism in the Real Estate Business02:18Appetizers and Real Estate Arguments03:10Favorite Fish and Real Estate Irritations04:04Overview of Organized Real Estate08:07The Role of Real Estate Boards10:19The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA)15:08The Regulator: British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA)20:13The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)23:36Advice for Realtors: Get Involved