Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB Reviews

We had the pleasure of working with Faye and Stephen for some time in our search for the perfect property. Throughout the process, we developed a strong sense of trust and a professional relationship with them. When we were unable to travel to the city to view properties, Faye went above and beyond by providing detailed videos and thorough reviews. Her insights were always precise, reliable, and reflective of our needs as clients. Faye and Stephen clearly take pride in understanding their clients, and we felt entirely confident in their suggestions and recommendations. We are thrilled with the outcome—our ideal home, which met our expectations and provided excellent value for our money. The entire transaction was completed virtually, with Faye taking the lead to view and video the property, negotiate on our behalf, and ensure our satisfaction every step of the way. Their communication was constant, respectful, and inclusive, making us feel involved and well-informed at all times. We wholeheartedly recommend Faye and Stephen to anyone looking for dedicated and trustworthy realtors. Without hesitation, we would work with them again. Well done to this #1 team!

I was recommended to Stephen through my mortgage broker. A referral is the deepest compliment a professional can give to another professional. Stephen more than lived up to expectations. I moved from Ontario to escape the high housing prices and I knew that if I didn’t purchase a home soon, the exodus of people fleeing from unaffordable provinces would destroy my hope of being a homeowner. This was my first home purchase in Canada. I wanted to leave a legacy for my daughter so the home purchase had to be a wise investment and suitable for our family’s lifestyle requirements. After an intense search, Stephen was able to find a beautifully renovated townhouse with an attached garage. During the negotiations, Stephen was able to successfully achieve an astounding $20k off the original agreed-upon price because of uncertainties of a future potential special assessment. Our negotiation position was enhanced by his recommendation of hiring a professional condo document review company. Every step of the way, I felt was expertly guided and my best interests protected. Stephen is not only my Realtor but has become a trusted friend. I recommend him from the bottom of my heart.

We were planning to move out of province and needed to sell our home. With Stephen’s guidance, we carefully prepared the house for listing. My spouse was somewhat reluctant to sell the home and I struggled to ensure he was convinced that we would list the house at a price that met everyone’s expectations while being market realistic. In a market where there weren’t many market comparables similar to our own, Stephen’s recommendation to do an independent appraisal helped to credibly establish a fair market value that everyone could stand behind. In addition, Stephen advised that we should do a home inspection of our house before listing the property for sale. Because we had over a month of preparation time, we were able to fix any small issues deemed necessary. Stephen’s marketing materials were excellent which included drone video, virtual tour, and professional photography. He also brought high quality speakers and ambient lighting fixtures that gave the house a very welcoming vibe. As soon as we listed the property, we had many potential buyers tour the house. We accepted an offer within a few days and the property was sold within 2 weeks. With Stephen’s strategy and strong negotiation skills, we got a good price with a possession date that matched our relocation plans. I am happy to recommend his services to anyone looking to sell their home.

I have known Stephen for over 10 years and he has helped my family buy and sell multiple properties effectively over that time. This is the third time this year that I have turned to Stephen for his real estate services. I owned an investment condo in downtown Edmonton for many years and it was time to sell. Stephen understood the market very well and always kept me up to date on how property showings went. My condo was vacant and he brought ambient light fixtures and background music that made my property stand out compared to the handful of other competing listings at that time. His marketing materials were outstanding. He did a professional video, drone video, virtual tour and top quality photography. Stephen handled a challenging situation where we received an offer that required a deadline extension. After a second requested extension, Stephen was able to solicit a strong backup offer that gave us a stronger bargaining position. Eventually, we did proceed with the second offer. His expert guidance and quality marketing led to the desired result. I highly recommend Stephen and will work with him again.

I was looking for a unicorn. Stephen found it! I was looking to downsize to a bungalow and there weren’t many renovated bungalows in mature neighbourhoods that appealed to me. After a year of searching, Stephen found a property that was not yet listed on the MLS! Through his frequent interactions with other realtors, he kept asking his other colleagues if they had anything coming to market in the near future. Finally, an opportunity came up and Stephen was able to negotiate a sale *before* the property was on the market! This really defines “finding a needle in the haystack”! Immense thanks to Stephen for his amazing creative and diligent efforts!