Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Hobbies
References
Timeline
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Ruth Hanson

Ruth Hanson

North Vancouver,BC

Summary

Professional in the Real Estate Industry since 1998, employed as Managing Broker for Beedie Living Realty providing oversight , compliance and management of the sales team.


Current Board Member of BCREA, chairing the Governance Committee and member of Finance and Audit Committe.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Broker

Beedie Living Realty
01.2021 - Current
  • Verified sales compliance with local governmental regulations, environmental standards and industry good practices.
  • Conduct sales meetings and training to meet and exceed regulator expectations
  • Fintrac Compliance Officer

Managing Broker

Sotheby's International Realty Canada
06.2016 - 12.2020

- Oversight and management of licensee conduct and compliance with regulatory requirements, client and consumer protection.

- Management of administration and conveyance functions, compliance and authorizations, signatory on trust and operating accounts.

- Sales training and seminars to enhance understanding and full compliance with regulator.

- Recruitment and retention of licensees.

Real Estate Licensee

Sotheby's International Realty Canada
01.2013 - 06.2016
  • Provided guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
  • Analyzed local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
  • Negotiated purchase contracts and lease agreements to establish maximum value for clients.
  • Conducted competitive market analysis to determine optimal pricing for properties.
  • Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
  • Liaised between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
  • Compared properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
  • Developed innovative strategies and tactics to promote real estate listings and generate new business opportunities.
  • Advised clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
  • Helped clients navigate transactions, complete paperwork and finalize sales or purchases.
  • Monitored contract execution to verify complete fulfillment of terms.
  • Set up virtual home tours, in-person visits, and open houses for properties.
  • Appraised property values and assessed buyer income to determine feasibility of offer success.

Real Estate Licensee

Prudential Sussex Realty
02.2006 - 01.2013

Duties and responsibilities as noted above (see Real Estate Licensee, Sotheby's Int'l Realty Canada).

Real Estate Licensee

Sutton Centre Realty
01.1998 - 02.2006

Duties and responsibilities as noted above (see Real Estate Licensee Sotheby's Int'l Realty Canada).

Education

Acc. Dir. Accredited Director - Board of Directors

The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada
Ottawa, ON
07.2023

Rental Property Management - Real Estate - Rental Property Management

UBC Sauder
Vancouver, BC
06.2016

Brokers Business Licensing Course - Real Estate Management, Managing Broker

UBC Sauder
Vancouver, BC
06.2015

Trading Services License - Residential Real Estate Sales

UBC Sauder
Vancouver, BC
01.1998

Skills

  • Real Estate Regulatory Requirements
  • Contract Management
  • Negotiation
  • Market Research
  • Staff Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • [Specialization] Sales
  • Agent and Seller Communications
  • Financing Requirements
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Property Showing
  • Market Monitoring

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

Blueridge Community Association - Board member for more than 10 years. Facilitation of workshops to increase participation and interest. Subcommittees for Fundraising, safe community, outreach to families in need of assistance.

Past Director on Board of (then) Real Estate Council of BC. Sat on the Ethics Advisory Committee, Education Committe and Conduct Review panels.

This position changed when BC Financial Services Authority became the Regulator

Past Board member of North Shore Restorative Justice. Oversight of efforts of Executive and Executive Director and membership.

Hobbies

Ruth was born and raised in the Lower Mainland. She and her husband, Jim Hanson (lawyer), reside in their family home in Blueridge in North Vancouver.  They have two (now adult) children, with Robert living/working in New Zealand, and Elizabeth teaching on Vancouver Island.  


In her spare time, Ruth enjoys writing, reading, photography, hiking, boating, fishing and travel.  



References

Carol Baird Ellan

Retired Chief Judge & Family Law Mediator

cbairdellan@gmail.com

604.783.2864

Eric Andersen

Chair, Blueridge Community Association

ericgandersen@shaw.ca

604.929.6849

Eileen Day

Past Chief Operating Officer, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

dayeileen2@gmail.com

604.916.6211

Timeline

Managing Broker

Beedie Living Realty
01.2021 - Current

Managing Broker

Sotheby's International Realty Canada
06.2016 - 12.2020

Real Estate Licensee

Sotheby's International Realty Canada
01.2013 - 06.2016

Real Estate Licensee

Prudential Sussex Realty
02.2006 - 01.2013

Real Estate Licensee

Sutton Centre Realty
01.1998 - 02.2006

Acc. Dir. Accredited Director - Board of Directors

The Chartered Governance Institute of Canada

Rental Property Management - Real Estate - Rental Property Management

UBC Sauder

Brokers Business Licensing Course - Real Estate Management, Managing Broker

UBC Sauder

Trading Services License - Residential Real Estate Sales

UBC Sauder
Ruth Hanson