What do you think?

REIBC is always looking for feedback from our members. What do you think of our latest issue of INPUT magazine? Is there anything you would like to say about any of our events? Please send your comments to marketing@reibc.org with your name and contact information.


This is your chance to get recognized!

Do you have a newsworthy story?

Did you just get a recent promotion? Are you taking on volunteer work?

Do you know someone who should be recognized for their recent achievements?

If so, this is your opportunity to have a say in one of our upcoming newsletters. Just write a small paragraph and send it to info@reibc.org

Your article could be placed in an upcoming REIBC e-newsletter or issue of INPUT Magazine!


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REIBC Insurance Program

REIBC is pleased to announce that we have arranged an exclusive insurance program for REIBC members in conjunction wtih Reliance Insurance Agencies. This program is intended for those for which their business practices do not qualify or fit within the parameters of other professional association “affinity” insurance programs, otherwise available to real estate related businesses. (Appraisers, Realtors, Planners). For further information and applying click here.


Landcor Data Corporation

Landcor Data Corporation offers 20% discount to REIBC members. Check out the program here.


E&O INSURANCE

REIBC has put in place a great rate for E&O Insurance.  Are you doing depreciation reports?  Do you require E&O Insurance?

If you are interested in E&O insurance don't delay.  Check out our website here to find further details.

May 2015

Member News

There is no member news this month.

This is your chance to get recognized! Do you have a newsworthy story? Did you just get a recent promotion? Are you taking on volunteer work? Do you know someone who should be recognized for their recent achievements? If so, this is your opportunity to have a say in one of our upcoming newsletters. Just write a small paragraph and send it to info@reibc.org.

Career Opportunities

Assistant Deputy Minister – Real Property Division - Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services 

Property Representative 1 - BC Hydro 

Property Representative 1 - BC Hydro

REIBC News

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REIBC Vancouver Chapter and Wesgroup - River District Tour

On Thursday, May 7, 2015 the Vancouver Chapter went to the River District and had a site tour.

River District is Southeast Vancouver’s newest and largest waterfront community.  River District, an award-winning project being developed by Wesgroup Properties, will be a complete community with unique sustainability features which covers 130 acres and will include 7,000 homes.

The tour led by representatives from Wesgroup started off with a project orientation and continued through the various sales centres and display suites.

The tour ended with a networking opportunity at Romers. Below are photos taken from the event. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Tour

3rd Annual North Fraser VIP Movie Night Social

The North Fraser Chapter held their 3rd Annual VIP Movie Night Social on Thursday, May 28, 2015. There were 15 people gathered to watch movies at the Silver City, Coquitlam; ¾ of the group watched Mad Max and the rest watched Tomorrowland. Everyone had fun and enjoyed the appetizers while conversing amicably. See photos below.

NF Movie Night

Industry News

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) Update: The first members of the CRT appointed

The Minister of Justice announced the appointment of the Civil Resolution Tribunal’s inaugural 18 tribunal members. These appointments were made to ensure that a strong contingents of well-trained tribunal members are ready to adjudicate claims when the CRT opens at the end of this year.  For more information, including the names of the appointed tribunal members, please use the following links:

  • Visit the Civil Resolution Tribunal website
  • View the Ministry of Justice release

Courtesy of CHOA

Advertising & Sponsorship

Would you like to market your business to a distinguished group of real estate professionals? Sponsorship and/or advertising?

Call Maggie at 1-800-667-2166 or 604-685-3702 ext. 103 or e-mail mhill@reibc.org to find out how we can meet your various marketing needs. 

Board Report

The Governor’s met on March 27 in Vancouver.  Some of the highlights of this meeting included the President’s Report, we can look forward to Jason Grant’s final message in INPUT magazine.  He is also reviewing the structure of our chapters to see if the model we have been using for years should be changed or confirm that it should remain intact.

Business items discussed included a request for a leave of absence, terms of reference, some of our policies and standards. Every Governor meeting includes a review of a part of our bylaws, Part 5 & 6 were the topic of discussion during this meeting. 

Doug Janzen, President of the AIC-BC was in attendance and gave our Board an update on some of the items they are working on  including their National Conference to be held in Kelowna on June 3 to 6.

A reminder to everyone that the deadline for the Honorary Member and Award of Excellence is May 1, 2015.  These are awards that recognize individuals in our industry for their contributions  that we all benefit from, so I encourage you to submit your nominations.

Respectfully submitted by,

Tracy Wall, RI
Governor, Thompson/Okanagan District

REIBC Upcoming Events 

2015 Annual General Meeting
June 11, 2015

5:00 p.m. 
Four Seasons Hotel, Chartwell Room
791 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Registration opens at 4:30 p.m.

Recognition Dinner 
June 11, 2015

6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel
791 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Register Now

REIBC Annual Charity Golf Tournament
June 24, 2015

Northview Golf & Country Club
6857 168th St., Surrey
Check- In begins: 11:30 am
Shotgun start: 1:10 pm 
SOLD OUT!
Sponsorship Opportunities are available here

Baseball & Fireworks
August 26, 2015

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Nat Bailey Stadium
4601 Ontario St, Vancouver
Registration is now closed

Save the Date!
President's Luncheon  
December 3, 2015

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel
791 West Georgia St., Vancouver
Watch for registration

Upcoming Chapter Events

Nanaimo Chapter Pub & Conversation Night - Topic "Water"

Speakers: Bill Wilson, BC Assessment and Nancy Skeels, City of Nanaimo
June 16, 2015 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Longwood Brew Pub
5775 Turner Road, Nanaimo
Register Now!

REIBC Thompson Okanagan Chapter - General Meeting

June 24, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. - Onwards
Via Conference Call
Phone: 1-855-846-0762
Participant Code: 1566665

Save the Date!
Vancouver Chapter Holiday Reception

December 9, 2015
Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront
1133 West Hastings St, Vancouver
Watch for registration

Industry Events

MIABC

2015 Annual MIABC Charity Golf Tournament
June 8, 2015 - 11:45 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Morgan Creek Golf Course
3500 Morgan Creek Way, Surrey
More info

AGM and Summer Social
Guest Speaker: Michael A. Goldberg
July 21, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Terminal City Club
837 West Hastings St., Vancouver
More info

October 2015 Luncheon - Avtar Bains, President of Premise Properties
October 20, 2015 - 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Terminal City Club
837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
More info 

NAIOP

Career Development Session for Young Professionals Looking to Join the Commercial Real Estate Industry
June 4, 2015 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
1021 West Hastings Street, Suite 2100, Vancouver
More info

Career Development Session for Young Commercial Real Estate Professionals
June 11, 2015 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
KPMG - KCafe
3rd Floor, 777 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver
More info

Developing Leaders Lawn Bowling Event
June 18, 2015 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
More details coming soon

PAMA

Two Half Day Workshops - Vancouver
June 10/17, 2015 - 9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Topic: Claims under the deductible
Italian Cultural Centre
3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver

Attend one or both of these half day workshops and work through a series of scenario highlighting the complexities of damage claims under the deductible. Each workgroup will have an industry expert to assist in the process.
More info

Rental Management Certificate Course Part 2 - Victoria
June 17, 2015
Comfort Inn & Suites
3020 Blanshard Street, Victoria
More info 

Rental Management Certificate Course Part 1 - Nanaimo
June 25, 2015
Dorchester Hotel
70 Church Street, Nanaimo
More info

Social Purpose Real Estate Collaborative & The Nonprofit Centers/Network

Vancouver 2015 Building Opportunities: Connecting Possibilities
Presented by the Vancouver based Social Purpose Real Estate Collaborative and the Denver-based Non Profit Centres Network
June 1-3, 2015
Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver

This year's Building Opportunities conference, co-presented by NCN and the Social Purpose Real Estate collaborative, features:

For more info, please click the links above or visit http://www.buildingopportunities2015.org/

UDI

UDI Vancouver Lunch - The Legends
June 11, 2015 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Hotel,  Regency Ballroom
655 Burrard Street, Vancouver
More info

UDI U40 Lunch - Millennials are here. Are you ready?
June 12, 2015 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 34th Floor
655 Burrard Street, Vancouver
More info

UDI Vancouver - Women Celebrating Women 2015
June 16, 2015 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency, 34th Floor
655 Burrard Street, Vancouver
More info

ULI

ULI BC: Urban Farming Walking Tour
June 10, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Unnamed Venue
More info

ULI BC: How building healthy places is good for business + Why everyone should be doing it
June 11, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Terminal City Club, 837 W Hastings Street, Vancouver
More info

ULI BC: Mayor Robertson's Annual Address
June 17, 2015 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront
1133 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
More info

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