B.C. has created a confidential tip line so the public can anonymously report real estate agents when they suspect misconduct.
British Columbia has set up an anonymous tip line so consumers and – and fellow agents – can report suspected misconduct by real estate agents to the provincial regulator.
According to the province, the line is another measure to ensure that agents are abiding by professional standards while protecting consumers and other agents who report unethical behaviour
There are two ways to share a tip with the Real Estate Council of B.C.:
- By phone: 1-833-420-2400
- Online form
The Real Estate Council of British Columbia said it will open an investigation file on every complaint and continue to follow up. The new tip line is in addition to the regulator’s existing complaint process.
“People deserve to know that they can trust the professionals they are working with when they are buying or selling real estate,” said Finance Minister Carole James.
“I am encouraged by the council’s move to have a new tipline that will help protect people from unethical conduct in our real estate market.”
The tip line was one of the recommendations made by the council’s Independent Advisory Group to enhance protection for real estate consumers.
With files from the CBC
Alexa Huffman
