Real Advice E-News Issue 30 (August 8, 2018)

Real Advice is a weekly e-newsletter helping licensees prepare for regulatory changes.

August 8, 2018

Don’t be Left Behind! Register Now for the Rule Changes: Agency and Disclosure Course

If you haven’t registered yet for the course, what are you waiting for? We strongly encourage all licensees to complete the course as soon as possible. By completing this self-paced online course available through UBC’s Sauder School of Business, you’ll ensure you are up-to-date with the changes which came into effect on June 15th.

Keep in mind that after October 1, 2018, you will have to show proof with your licence renewal application that you have completed the course.

Register Online For The Rule Changes: Agency and Disclosure Course

Note: You do not have to take the course if you are licensed only for strata management services.

Stats at a Glance: Insights into the Rule Changes Course

Since registration opened on May 15th, 31% of licensees have signed up to take the course through UBC. As of today, 97% of people who have registered have gone on to successfully complete the course.

Here’s a snapshot of what those licensees had to say about the course:

• 93% felt it gave them a valuable opportunity to improve their understanding of the rule changes
• 93% felt that their knowledge of the rule changes had improved after completing it
• 91.5% of licensees required six hours or less to complete it.

Find more information about the Rule Changes: Agency and Disclosure course on RECBC’sRelicensing Education Program page.

Before taking the course, review the many resources in RECBC’s Licensee Knowledge Base. You’ll find everything you need to know about the new rules. It is a great way to prepare for the course!

There’s an App for That!

Did you know that you can use the RECBC Forms App to digitally fill out the Disclosure of Representation in Trading Services and the Disclosure of Risks to Unrepresented Parties forms with consumers?

Based on user feedback, we’ve made changes since the introduction of the app in June, to help ensure it is easy to use and consumer friendly.

Try The App

Before you use the RECBC Forms App with a consumer you may want to:

• Watch theintroductory videoand review the tips presented in the app
• Pre-fill your licensee and brokerage information in the settings
• Practice using the RECBC Forms App to provide the required disclosures

To successfully use the RECBC Forms App, make sure to check out our help site, including:

• How to Use the RECBC Forms App
• How to Add the RECBC Forms App to Your Mobile Device
• RECBC Forms App FAQs

Published on Aug 10, 2018