British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) | Quality of Life is an approach the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) has adopted to demonstrate the commitment of the real estate profession to improve Quality of Life throughout the province. REALTORS® have always been active in their communities, and Quality of Life ensures BCREA reflects that work.

The approach is summarized in five principles:

    Ensuring economic vitality
    Preserving the environment
    Protecting property owners
    Building better communities
    Providing housing opportunities

Quality of Life shifts BCREA focus from only real estate concerns to broader, community interests. It also gives BCREA the opportunity to work with other organizations on specific issues to achieve positive results.

Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) | What is the MLS® (Multiple Listing Service)? What is its history? How did it start? How does it work? How does it maximize consumer choice? The Multiple Listing Service® gives consumers a choice of which REALTOR® to work with, at the service and price range appropriate for them. And that REALTOR® is obligated by law to look after the best interests of his or her client. CREA represents more than 96,000 REALTORS® across Canada. The Association owns the MLS® trademark, has proprietary ownership of the REALTOR® trademark, and operates national web sites including REALTOR.ca for residential properties and ICX.CA for commercial listings across Canada. Competition Bureau of Canada.