Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB Reviews

I was relocating to eastern Alberta, and a Realtor I trust in Lloydminster recommended that I speak with Stephen Lau to help with the sale of my home. From the very beginning, it was clear why Stephen came so highly recommended. Stephen helped us prepare thoroughly before listing. He guided us through everything that needed to be done and made the process feel organized and manageable. Within a few weeks, our home was beautifully staged, a home inspection was completed, and an appraisal was done so we could price the property with confidence. Stephen also went above and beyond with presentation. He brought in his own special ambient lighting and speakers to create mood music throughout the house, which really elevated how the home felt to buyers. He hosted a busy open house that generated a lot of traffic and interest. The results were incredible. We received multiple offers and were pending within just three days. In the end, we sold for more than $23,000 over asking price. We were absolutely ecstatic with the outcome. Thank you, Stephen, for your expertise and hard work. You are well recommended for a reason, and I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone selling their home.

Stephen Lau helped us both sell our home and purchase our next one, and the timing could not have been more critical. We were selling our house while simultaneously submitting a “subject to sale of home” offer on a property just outside Edmonton. Things moved very quickly, and at one point our purchase condition was challenged by another buyer. We were scrambling to get our home on the market, and thanks to Stephen’s preparation and execution, we already had a pending offer in place when we needed it most. We were just able to finalize the sale of our home in time to waive all conditions on the purchase. Without Stephen’s intense, focused, and highly effective selling process, there is no way we could have secured our next dream home. Stephen’s understanding of negotiation strategy made a huge difference for us. He stayed calm, decisive, and strategic throughout a very high-pressure situation. He also connected us with an excellent home inspector and seamlessly coordinated all the moving parts with our mortgage professional and lawyer. Everything was handled efficiently and without any issues. We are incredibly grateful that we were able to sell our home and successfully purchase our new one all within 30 days. Stephen’s professionalism, organization, and negotiation skills made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel manageable and ultimately successful. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home.

My wife and I were looking to relocate to a town just outside Edmonton so we could have better access to schools and daycare. As two working parents, we needed support and a clear plan. When we mentioned to friends that we were thinking of selling our home, they immediately recommended Stephen Lau. What impressed us even before meeting Stephen was how consistently he came recommended—our friends were referred to him by a Vancouver Realtor, who in turn was recommended by another Realtor in the same office. The fact that Stephen is repeatedly recommended by Realtors across provinces really says something. After meeting him, we understood why. Stephen did not disappoint. He immediately helped us get organized and introduced us to a home stager who transformed our place into showhome condition. With two young children, that support was invaluable. He also recommended completing a home inspection and an appraisal, which helped us price the home accurately and confidently. Thanks to Stephen’s strategy and execution, we received an offer after barely a week on the market, and our home was fully sold within 19 days. The entire process was smooth, well managed, and far less stressful than we expected. We are very grateful for Stephen’s guidance and professionalism. His recommendations are clearly well earned, and he made our first-ever home-selling experience painless and seamless. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to sell their home with confidence.

We were referred to Stephen Lau by a Realtor we know and trust in Calgary. Our relationship with Stephen began in 2023 when we purchased this townhouse with his help, and in 2025 we sold the same property with him for a gain of more than $43,000. While some might call that luck, we firmly believe the result was due to Stephen’s insight, discipline, and outstanding performance as our listing Realtor. What truly sets Stephen apart is his pricing strategy. From the very beginning, he was clear that pricing accurately on Day 1 was critical. This approach stood in sharp contrast to other Realtors who tend to overprice listings and then repeatedly ask sellers to reduce the price over time. We saw firsthand how risky that approach can be. Stephen’s strategy generated strong early interest and ultimately triggered a multiple-offer situation, allowing us to sell for approximately $13,000 over asking price. Shortly after our home sold, other townhouses in our complex—many of which had been overpriced—were forced to reduce their prices. Those sellers ended up chasing the market down, while Stephen’s deliberate and well-executed strategy allowed us to stay ahead of it. Stephen also paid close attention to presentation. He recommended professional staging to enhance the interior and personally brought in speakers to create a warm, welcoming ambiance with background music, along with ambient lighting fixtures. These thoughtful touches made our home feel truly one of a kind and elevated it well above the competition. The results exceeded what we had hoped for. Stephen’s quality of service was outstanding, his strategy was clearly above that of his peers, and the outcome spoke for itself. Over the two years between our purchase and sale, Stephen stayed in touch, and we genuinely came to consider him a friend. As we have now relocated out of town, we look forward to welcoming Stephen when he visits us out east in the future. Thank you again, Stephen, for an outstanding job from start to finish.

I was introduced to Stephen Lau through my family’s lawyer. Interestingly, I already recognized his name—he had shown my property when it was listed with another Realtor a year earlier, during a time when I was unable to sell my home. In the end, fate brought us together, and the final result was nothing short of breathtaking. After carefully interviewing several Realtors, we chose Stephen because his strategy was thoughtful, well reasoned, and clearly explained. He didn’t rely on promises—he explained why his approach would work, and that gave us confidence. Stephen recommended completing a home inspection weeks before listing. At first, I was skeptical and did not believe sharing an inspection would benefit the sale. I was completely wrong. By addressing the issues in advance, we eliminated uncertainty for buyers. When offers came in, none of the five competing offers included a home inspection condition. That alone was astonishing to me. He also arranged for an independent appraisal, which ensured we were accurately priced and prevented buyers from attempting to low-ball the property. The result was extraordinary—five competing offers, all over list price. We ultimately achieved a sale price $40,000 above asking and higher than what I had been unable to achieve the year before. Stephen also moved quickly with marketing. He hosted an open house immediately after listing, which generated significant interest and brought many buyers through the home early. That momentum clearly helped trigger the multiple-offer situation. Now fully retired, every dollar truly matters. The additional value created through Stephen’s strategy made a meaningful difference to me and my family. We are deeply grateful not only for the exceptional outcome, but also for the care, professionalism, and respect Stephen showed throughout the process. Thank you, Stephen, for your excellent skills and truly caring service.

I have purchased numerous investment properties with Stephen Lau over the past couple of years, and this transaction further reflects the value he brings as a long-term strategic advisor. Stephen has played a key role in helping me build a portfolio that balances near-term, tenant-occupied buy-and-hold properties with longer-term development opportunities. His consistently high level of analysis has given me far deeper insight into the Edmonton market than I could have achieved on my own. With Stephen’s legal education, rigorous due diligence, and strong macroeconomic perspective, I always feel fully informed and confident about both market conditions and individual acquisition decisions. Stephen also brings an exceptional professional network to every transaction, including home inspectors, renovation contractors, HVAC specialists, electricians, and other trades. This depth of support allows issues, risks, and opportunities to be identified early and addressed efficiently. Simply put, Stephen has a broad and sophisticated toolset that enables his clients to thrive as real estate investors. I value his judgment, discipline, and strategic mindset, and I look forward to continuing to work with him as my portfolio grows. Thank you.