Last Date Modified Wednesday, December 12, 2018

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) has achieved the Canada Award of Excellence gold certification in Excellence Canada’s new Excellence, Innovation, and Wellness program.

Excellence Canada’s standards are based on the most effective practices and proven management strategies from around the world.

“In meeting the rigour of the Canada Awards for Excellence requirements, REBGV has demonstrated that it is one of the best managed organizations in Canada,” Allan Ebedes, President and CEO of Excellence Canada said in a statement.
The Governor General of Canada is the Vice-Regal Patron of the Canada Awards for Excellence, making this the most prestigious awards program in the country.

REBGV has had a formal business excellence program in place since 1996. Since 1998, the board has advanced through Excellence Canada's continuous improvement and excellence programs, receiving recertification every three years. In 2010, REBGV qualified for the Order of Excellence award. The board was last recertified for the Order of Excellence in 2013.

“We are always striving to achieve organizational efficiency, progress, and results for our REALTOR® members,” Brad Scott, REBGV CEO said. “This program brings rigour, discipline, and structure to our continuous improvement efforts.”

Founded by Industry Canada, Excellence Canada is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to advancing organizational performance across Canada. Since its inception, Excellence Canada has helped thousands of organizations in Canada implement continual quality improvement systems and employee wellness strategies. As Canada’s national authority on Quality and Healthy Workplace® practices, Excellence Canada provides measurable standards and objective validation through its certification programs.

The real estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2015, 42,326 homes changed ownership in the Board’s area, generating $2.7 billion in economic spin-off activity and an estimated 19,000 jobs. The total dollar value of residential sales transacted through the MLS® system in Greater Vancouver totalled $39 billion in 2015. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is an association representing more than 12,800 REALTORS® and their companies. The Board provides a variety of member services, including the Multiple Listing Service®. For more information on real estate, statistics, and buying or selling a home, contact a local REALTOR® or visit www.rebgv.org.

Contact

Craig Munn Manager, Communication
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
604-730-3146
cmunn@rebgv.org