The Tribune

Brokers, agents, appraisers and developers from throughout the country will participate in the first ever Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) Inter-island Webinar & Conference, scheduled for this morning at the Balmoral Club.

The half-day session will provide information on issues affecting the real estate industry, and will include a presentation on upgrades to the Government’s e-portal by Carol Roach, deputy director of information technology in the Ministry of Finance.

Other presentations will include a focus on anti-money laundering by Stephen Thompson, Compliance Commission inspector, and factors affecting property values in the Bahamas by Paul Worrell, principal at DHP Associates.

“We are grateful that various entities and organisations, including BREA, have been receptive to the launch of the Government’s e-portal, and more specifically, ways in which individuals can conduct business in a more efficient way in the Bahamas,” said Ms Roach.

“It’s also refreshing that BREA is utilising technology in relaying information to its members by online and video conferencing, proving that geography is no longer a limiting factor in gaining information”

Realtors and agents throughout the Bahamas can access the conference via a web-based link, which will be the first of its kind for the Association.

“In addition to the schedule of speakers, what we’re most excited about is that for the first time in the history of the Association, members from all islands will be able to participate in these sessions without physically having to be in New Providence,” said Gino Maycock, BREA director and Chairman of its continuing education and public relations committee.

“With live feed of each session transmitted over the digital airwaves via video conferencing, each of our members throughout the country, or anywhere in the world for that matter, will have access to the very same quality instruction and information, providing an even playing field for members’ firms and aiding in developing a more informed individual.”