Royal LePage Access Real Estate Blog

Celebrating Success & Looking Ahead: The 2026 Royal LePage Kick-Off

This past Wednesday, January 28th, our office gathered for the Royal LePage 2026 Kick-Off event. It was a morning fueled by reflection, education, and shared insights as we recapped a monumental 2025 and set our visions on the year ahead.

The energy in the room was positive, and for good reason—we are officially ready to hit the ground running for the 2026 season!

As we reflected, we thought about how Royal LePage isn’t just a name; it’s a Canadian institution. Founded in 1913 by Albert Edward (A.E.) LePage, we are proud to be Canada’s oldest and largest real estate company. 

Royal LePage has a national reach that is unmatched. To give you an idea of the scale of our network, consider this: In 2025, a home was sold by a Royal LePage member every three minutes. We are truly the voice of Canadian real estate, and that is a responsibility we carry with immense pride.

What truly sets Royal LePage apart is our commitment to giving back, in 1998, Royal LePage made a landmark move by launching the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. To this day, we remain the only national real estate company in Canada with its own branded charity. 

Why this foundation is different:

1. 100% Impact: Every single penny raised goes directly to the cause.

2. Local Roots: While it is a national foundation, the funds stay exactly where they were raised.

3. Dedicated Focus: We are Canada’s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to funding women’s shelters and domestic violence prevention.

In our neck of the woods, all funds raised by our brokerage go directly to the Safe Society Shuswap, ensuring our neighbors have the support they need.

During Wednesday’s meeting, we were thrilled to learn that the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has raised over $57 million to date, with an amazing $5.3 million raised in 2025.

Another big highlight, our office was officially honored with the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation 2025 Brokerage Award for British Columbia! This award is not just some trophy for the shelf. It is a testament to the heart and hustle of our Realtors and recognizes a brokerage that goes above and beyond the "business of real estate" to prioritize the safety and well-being of our local community. Here at Royal LePage Access Real Estate (and all other Royal LePage brokerages out there) we understand that a house is only a home if the people who live there feel safe. We are incredibly lucky to work with such a dedicated, selfless group of professionals.