Maintaining Quality of Life
REALTORS® are in the business of understanding communities, not just selling homes. The insights Realtors gain through their work are invaluable, and reflect the opinions of many British Columbians. Like their neighbours, Realtors want good schools and parks, safe neighbourhoods, a strong economy and efficient transportation choices.
One of BCREA's core values is an approach called Quality of Life, which is based on five principles that reflect the commitment BC Realtors have made to their communities:
- Ensuring economic vitality. The key to our quality of life is a strong economy, which creates jobs, expands the tax base, enhances and revitalizes communities.
- Providing housing opportunities. We all want a safe, decent and affordable home near where we work, shop and play. We must ensure an attainable supply of housing—including choices about design, cost and location.
- Preserving the environment. Realtors recognize one of the important elements of quality of life is the environment: clean air and water, parks and open space.
- Protecting property owners. A strong economy depends on preserving the investment people have made in real estate by protecting the ability to freely own, use, buy and sell real property.
- Building better communities. Better communities are created in partnership with governments to ensure safe neighbourhoods and sufficiently fund the roads, water and sewer that form the framework for a community's quality of life.
Since 2004, BCREA has used Quality of Life as a lens through which to ensure its advocacy efforts are balanced, aligned with the needs of the public and government, and based on solid research and knowledge.
Watch this video for more information about BCREA's Quality of Life approach:
