by Jamie Burke | Mar 27, 2025 | News
Have you ever seen one of those daytime television commercials featuring lawyers that start with the line: “You may be entitled to financial compensation if…”? That’s the first thought that came to mind for Realtor and instructor with Greater Vancouver Realtors, Gemma...
by Brett Surbey | Mar 14, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Fierce competition among buyers during hot markets in B.C. is a well-known motif, even as softer markets are currently at play. However, recent regulatory changes could mean the return of bully offers when markets inevitably rebound. Effective Mar. 17, B.C. Realtors...
by Jordana Springgay | Feb 18, 2025 | Legal Issues
Menethil Properties Ltd., and its director, Yu “David” Song, are once again under fire. This time, the British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) has ordered the Kelowna, B.C.-based rental property brokerage to halt operations following the suspension of...
by Jordana Springgay | Jan 24, 2025 | News
QUICK HITS On Jan. 16, BCFSA confirmed B.C. Realtor, Ismail Jamal Jinnah, lost his license and was fined $10,000 after investigators found he manipulated a “vulnerable” client into selling her home. The investigation revealed Jinnah exploited a...
by Nina Doiron | May 3, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Columnists
Welcome to Ask A Stager, your regular staging advice column designed exclusively for real estate professionals. Whether you’re grappling with how to enhance the visual appeal of your listings or seeking innovative strategies to captivate your target audience, you’ve...