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Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) produces two podcasts: Standards Matter is a professionalism podcast for REALTORS® that explores scenarios inspired by real professional conduct and arbitration cases reviewed GVR to give practical insight on how to strengthen professionalism in real estate. The Critical Path is a podcast for Realtors navigating the real estate landscape with a focus on innovation and professionalism. Through candid discussions with industry leaders, it offers practical insights on the crucial pathways to success in Greater Vancouver.

  1. The Critical Path – Driving change through innovation and professionalism with GVR Chief Corporate Development Officer Craig Munn

    12/04/2025

    The Critical Path – Driving change through innovation and professionalism with GVR Chief Corporate Development Officer Craig Munn

    Change is the only constant in real estate, and at Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), it’s at the heart of everything we do. From transforming how we serve members to leading new conversations on professionalism and housing, GVR is reimagining what a modern professional association can be. In this episode of The Critical Path, host Jesse Lalime sits down with GVR’s Chief Corporate Development Officer, Craig Munn, to talk about how innovation and professionalism are shaping the association’s future. Munn shares how GVR’s Service Re-imagined initiative is already improving the member experience, while major efforts continue behind the scenes to expand and elevate that work. He also explains what “corporate development” means in the GVR context and why partnerships are key to achieving GVR’s long-term goals.

    32 min

  2. 10/17/2025

    The Critical Path – Shaping effective housing policy with MP Scott Aitchison

    In our society, everyone has a right to an adequate place to live. We view it as a human right in Canada and, as such, housing policy in our country is developed and enacted by our governments at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels.   One thing everyone can agree on is that there are serious issues – the speed (or lack thereof) of delivering housing, managing costs to keep housing affordable, and the fact that Canada is not building enough housing fast enough to keep up with its growing population.   Our guest on this episode of the Critical Path is on the front lines of this critical work. Scott Aitchison is the Conservative Party of Canada's MP for Parry Sound - Muskoka and he handles the housing file in the shadow cabinet in Parliament.   Scott discusses his unique perspective to housing policy as a former REALTOR® and mayor, the challenges of getting each level of government on the same page with housing policies, and solutions for how to address Canada’s housing crisis.

    26 min
  3. The Critical Path - Navigating the future of lending with Don Scott

    09/19/2025

    The Critical Path - Navigating the future of lending with Don Scott

    Shifting consumer expectations and technological advancements are transforming the industry. Sound familiar?  It’s happening everywhere, not just real estate, and the mortgage industry is no different. So, what are the changes in consumer habits and the new ways they can leverage technology for a better experience securing a mortgage?  On this episode of the Critical Path podcast, we welcome mortgage veteran Don Scott, the founder and CEO of Frank Mortgage, to share his insights and perspectives on how the mortgage industry is shifting and how REALTORS® fit in.

    25 min
  4. The Critical Path – Market outlook and understanding GVR stats with Andrew Lis

    08/22/2025

    The Critical Path – Market outlook and understanding GVR stats with Andrew Lis

    A challenging 2025 market is showing signs of emerging strength in the waning summer months. Are the signals real, or is there more at play?   On this edition of the Critical Path podcast, we ask Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) Director of Economics and Data Analytics, Andrew Lis, to peer into his crystal ball for an idea of what the final months of the year have in store for the Greater Vancouver housing market.   Andrew also discusses the nuances of certain statistical measures and offers insights into the most effective way to interpret and use GVR’s statistical offerings.

    34 min
  5. The Critical Path – Covering real estate liabilities with REEOIC’s Leslie Howatt

    08/08/2025

    The Critical Path – Covering real estate liabilities with REEOIC’s Leslie Howatt

    Picture this: You’ve just been sued by a former client who claims you misrepresented the square footage of their basement. You hired a professional measuring company; there’s no way the measurements were wrong, right? And now your mind is filling up with thoughts of going to court and the potential hit to your business reputation. You’re panicking, and you’re not sure what to do next. Your very first step should be to reach out to the Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation (REEOIC) of BC. When REALTORS® in BC face litigation, REEOIC is there to provide you with insurance, protection, guidance, and more. REEOIC’s Executive Officer Leslie Howatt joined the Critical Path to share more details about how coverage works, free tools all members can take advantage of, how you can protect against common pitfalls that lead to litigation, and a few of REEOIC’s more unique cases.

    28 min
  6. The Critical Path - Unlocking affordability through ADUs with Four Pillars’ Larry Traverence and Joseph MacLean

    07/25/2025

    The Critical Path - Unlocking affordability through ADUs with Four Pillars’ Larry Traverence and Joseph MacLean

    It’s no secret that affordability is a major challenge in Metro Vancouver. Despite efforts from all levels of government, many Metro Vancouverites are still feeling the sting of the housing crisis. That’s why some REALTORS® are exploring a different kind of approach. This week, we’re joined by Larry Traverence and Joseph Maclean from Four Pillars Community Housing. They’re building what they call a Realtor-led movement to turn real estate offices into places where homeowners, small investors, and nonprofits can get expert help to add garden suites, multiplexes, or redevelop underused land. Their goal? Train Realtors to become community housing ambassadors. It’s an ambitious vision, and one we’re unpacking in today’s conversation.

    28 min
  7. The Critical Path – Consumer confidence in real estate with BCFSA CEO Tolga Yalkin

    07/11/2025

    The Critical Path – Consumer confidence in real estate with BCFSA CEO Tolga Yalkin

    Reputation is everything in real estate. That’s why our regulator, the BC Financial Service Authority (BCFSA) has been working on a new discussion paper called Strengthening Consumer Confidence, set to release in the coming weeks. This paper outlines many ways BCFSA will be looking to reassess our current regulatory system to increase consumer confidence in the market. It’s a meaty topic, and that’s why we invited BCFSA CEO Tolga Yalkin to give us a preview of the paper, and what their priorities will be.

    34 min
  8. The Critical Path - Dealing with cybersecurity threats with Dynarisk CEO Andrew Martin

    06/24/2025

    The Critical Path - Dealing with cybersecurity threats with Dynarisk CEO Andrew Martin

    Cybersecurity is one of the biggest, and fastest growing threats facing businesses today, and our profession is a prime target for cyber criminals. In a recent report examining real estate brokerages in BC, most were found to be significantly below average when it came to cybersecurity, and over a quarter were found to be critically at risk for an attack. That’s why the Real Estate Errors and Omissions Insurance Corporation has partnered with globally-recognized cybersecurity company Dynarisk to offer free tools to all REALTORS® and brokers across BC to help mitigate these risks. In this episode of the Critical Path, we sit down with Andrew Martin, CEO of Dynarisk, to talk about cybersecurity, and what Realtors can do to keep their data, and their clients’ data, safe from hackers.

    30 min
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Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) produces two podcasts: Standards Matter is a professionalism podcast for REALTORS® that explores scenarios inspired by real professional conduct and arbitration cases reviewed GVR to give practical insight on how to strengthen professionalism in real estate. The Critical Path is a podcast for Realtors navigating the real estate landscape with a focus on innovation and professionalism. Through candid discussions with industry leaders, it offers practical insights on the crucial pathways to success in Greater Vancouver.

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  • Creator
    Greater Vancouver REALTORS®
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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    GVR Podcasts

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