Property Disclosure and Non-Disclosure: What Every REALTOR® Should Know #589
The new Property Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Property No-Disclosure Statement (PNDS) represent a fundamental change to the day-to-day practice of…
Tag: Legally Speaking
Navigating Contract Amendments: Key Risks When a Back-Up Offer Exists #588
When used strategically, a back-up offer can be a powerful tool. But whether you’re representing a buyer or a seller,…
Human Rights: What to Remember When Purchasing, Selling, or Renting Properties #587
It is always prudent to familiarize yourself with or learn more about our provincial human rights legislation, the Human Rights…
REALTOR®’s Duty: Acting in the Best Interest of the Client #586
The relationship between a REALTOR® and a client is an agency relationship with the client as the principal and the…
Personal Information and BCREA’s Privacy Notice and Consent Form #585
We are all living in the data age, whether we like it or not. Data is everywhere, and the collection…
Identifying Different Property Interests in British Columbia #584
Property ownership in British Columbia can take many different forms, each with distinct rights, responsibilities, and legal implications. REALTORS® have…
Understanding the Conveyancing Process – Part Two #583
Part one of this two-article series focused on the conveyancing process and what happens at each step. In part two,…
Killing the Deal: The Dangers of Anticipatory Repudiation #582
Once a Contract of Purchase and Sale (CPS) has been accepted, a party can’t unilaterally alter its terms. If a…
Understanding the Conveyancing Process – Part One #581
What happens once a deal goes firm and the conveyancing lawyer or notary is engaged? The conveyancing process is required…
Past Due: Expired Offers, Expired Contracts, and What to Do With Them #580
Real estate transactions often happen in a hurry. Many clients and REALTORS® also have busy lives and practices, and a…
