BC realtor allegedly assaulted clients at open house while high on cocaine

A BC realtor, who is alleged to have used cocaine and assaulted two people during an open house, is facing a regulatory hearing.

According to a Dec. 3 BC Financial Services Authority notice, realtor Christoper James Simpson used “psychoactive substances” including cocaine during an open house in Vancouver in 2023.

He then assaulted and injured two individuals.

The real estate regulator doesn’t give any details about what took place, and it doesn’t appear Simpson was ever charged regarding the matter.

“You committed conduct unbecoming (of) a licensee… when you engaged in the conduct,” the BC Financial Services Authority says in the notice.“

The notice says Simpson was assisting a real estate agent at the time of the alleged behaviour.

It’s not clear who Simpson worked for or how long he was a licensed realtor, but he is no longer listed on the regulators’ website as being licensed.

“If the Superintendent finds you committed professional misconduct and/or conduct unbecoming, the Superintendent must make an order against you and may also order you to pay enforcement expenses incurred by BC Financial Services Authority,” the notice reads. “If you do not attend the discipline hearing, the Superintendent may proceed with the discipline hearing in your absence.”

Simpson’s hearing to scheduled for September 2026.

No other information is given in the notice.