Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOR
Founder @ Edmonton Home Pros Real Estate Group [RE/MAX Excellence (Edmonton)]
- Location
- Edmonton, Canada Area
- Industry
- Real Estate
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Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOR's Overview
- Current
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- Founder -- Edmonton Home Pros Real Estate Group at Edmonton Home Pros Real Estate Group (RE/MAX Excellence)
- VP Fundraising at Edmonton McClung PC Association
- President & Founder at The Edmonton "Linked-In" Business & Social Network
- Rotarian at Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview
- Director of Marketing at Golden Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant
- Director, Secretary at Hong Kong -- Canada Business Association
- Volunteer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
- Past
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- REALTOR at RE/MAX River City
- REALTOR / Negotiator - Commercial & Residential Real Estate at Century 21
- Lawyer (not practicing), Negotiator & Commercial Real Estate Associate at Barclay Street (Commercial) Real Estate Ltd. (ONCOR International)
- Intern at Galbraith Law
- Intern at Gledhill Larocque, Barristers & Solicitors
- Vice-President at Strathcona House Condominium Association
- Summer Student at Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer, Barristers & Solicitors
- Summer Student at Campbell & Company, Barristers & Solicitors
- Chief Operations Officer at Immex Industries
- Summer Student at Bank of Montreal
- Summer Student at Midland Walwyn (now merged with Merrill Lynch Global Markets & Investment Banking Group)
- Education
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- Alberta Real Estate Institute
- University of Alberta
- University of Alberta
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University of Alberta
- Recommendations
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21 people have recommended Stephen
- Connections
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500+ connections
- Websites
Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOR's Summary
* Contact me directly at (780) 905-8282
[I am licensed to trade in real estate in the Province of Alberta]
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- Specializing in the commercial/residential real estate industry in the top-performing Alberta (Canada) market.
(http://www.gov.ab.ca/home/about_alberta.cfm/)
- Experience in international business transactions pertaining to import/export of goods;
- Experience in business consulting, competitive analysis, business strategy, marketing, trade-shows, and prominent public spokesperson/event emcee roles;
- Experience in business law and business/legal due diligence.
- Extensive and diverse connections to industry, business and government through my directorship at the Hong Kong - Canada Business Association (Edmonton Chapter) and volunteer activities through the Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview.
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Memberships:
• Hong Kong Canada Business Association (Edmonton Chapter)
• Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Edmonton & Area
• Real Estate Council of Alberta
Specialties
* Residential real estate
* Commercial real estate (office & retail leasing)
Further skills:
* Negotiations & mediation, due diligence reviews.
* Prominent public speaking and spokesperson roles at high profile community and business association events.
Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOR's Experience
Founder -- Edmonton Home Pros Real Estate Group
Edmonton Home Pros Real Estate Group (RE/MAX Excellence)
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Real Estate industry
June 2010 – Present (2 years)
Founder of the Edmonton Home Pros Real Estate Group (www.EdmontonHomePros.ca). Leading Edmonton real estate group specializing in residential & commercial real estate.
President & Founder
The Edmonton "Linked-In" Business & Social Network
April 2008 – Present (4 years 2 months)
The **EDMONTON Linked-In BUSINESS NETWORK** combines the best aspects of business & social networking by bringing together LinkedIn.com members on a regular basis for a sit-down meal with ample opportunities to build both professional & social relationships.
Rotarian
Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview
Nonprofit; 501-1000 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
November 2006 – Present (5 years 7 months) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
(http://www.rotary.org/)
My roles:
- Chair, Speakers Program
- International Service Committee
Rotary - a worldwide organization of business & professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations & helps build goodwill & peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries & geographical areas.
* Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship & ensuring the effective functioning of the club.
* Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations & to practice high ethical standards.
* Community Service covers the projects & activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.
* Int'l Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary's humanitarian reach around the globe & to promote world understanding & peace.
Director of Marketing
Golden Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Restaurants industry
October 2006 – Present (5 years 8 months)
GRB / GOLDEN RICE BOWL Restaurant
www.goldenricebowl.ca
See our promo video: www.youtube.com/goldenricebowl
Responsible for the promotion of mainstay restaurant to the community at large.
- Implementation of strategic & market development initiatives to expand client base.
Director, Secretary
Hong Kong -- Canada Business Association
March 2006 – Present (6 years 3 months)
(http://www.hkcba.com/)
Director & Secretary of the Hong Kong - Canada Business Association (Edmonton Chapter)
- The Hong Kong Canada Business Association, established in 1984, is distinguished as one of the largest bilateral trade associations in Canada with over 1,300 members in eight major cities in Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax). HKCBA also has representatives in Hong Kong.
- HKCBA’s mission is to help its members conduct business between Canada and Hong Kong and encourage Canadian companies to utilize Hong Kong as their business “Smart Link” to China and the rest of the world. It also facilitates business relationships amongst its membership in Canada.
The HKCBA exists to:
* be an important and relevant business participant in Canada, Hong Kong, China, and South East Asia
* strengthen our HK-based business relationships;
* increase the value delivered to our members
Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
March 1999 – Present (13 years 3 months)
(http://www.bbbsc.ca/)
I am an adult mentor.
Mission:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Edmonton & Area is a community-supported, mentor based organization committed to the healthy development of children in need and their families through provision of quality, one-to-one volunteer relationships and related programs.
REALTOR
RE/MAX River City
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Real Estate industry
May 2010 – May 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Specializing in residential & commercial real estate
REALTOR / Negotiator - Commercial & Residential Real Estate
Century 21
Privately Held; 10,001+ employees; Real Estate industry
September 2008 – May 2010 (1 year 9 months)
Stephen specializes in commercial & residential real estate in the City of Edmonton & surrounding areas. His legal background provides his clients with enhanced credibility and position during negotiations that protects their interests. With extensive business experience, training in the law and interest-based negotiations, Stephen provides a unique set of skills which give his clients confidence that their transaction is a winning proposition.
Stephen offers services in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, French, and Arabic. Stephen markets his clients' properties to a diverse ethnic community, giving his clients an advantage in the marketing and selling of their homes.
Lawyer (not practicing), Negotiator & Commercial Real Estate Associate
Barclay Street (Commercial) Real Estate Ltd. (ONCOR International)
July 2007 – August 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Commercial real estate associate; CCIM Candidate (http://www.ccim.com/)
(http://www.barclaystreet.com/)
(https://www.oncorintl.com/)
Barclay Street Real Estate is a top ranked, privately owned Real Estate Brokerage, based in Western Canada.
TASKS
Comprehensive Real Estate Services and Solutions
We are a full-service commercial real estate firm. Our range of services include: office, industrial and retail leasing as well as tenant representation services; property acquisitions and dispositions; corporate advisory services; mortgage financing; property management; and consulting and research.
Intern
Gledhill Larocque, Barristers & Solicitors
September 2005 – December 2006 (1 year 4 months)
- Engaged in court proceedings @ the Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench (www.albertacourts.ab.ca/),
& the Court of Appeal level. Tasks included:
* Civil proceedings before a judge in chambers;
* Proceedings for speaking to the list in civil & criminal matters;
* Proceedings before a Master in Chambers;
* Examinations for Discovery;
* Applications in criminal proceedings.
- Direct responsibility for settlement talks in civil & family mediation in court.
- Facilitate negotiations & mediation between parties adverse in interest.
- Performing legal research; drafting of court documents; writing legal factums, one of which was submitted for Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in a criminal law matter.
- Representing clients in WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) matters.
- Real estate transactions
- Interviewing of new clients to determine legal issues & possible solutions.
- Review business contracts, lease agreements & provide general legal advice to clients.
Vice-President
Strathcona House Condominium Association
2004 – 2005 (1 year)
Vice President, Board Member
(http://www.strathconahouse.com/)
- Representing 222 suites on 20 floors (population > 300).
- Board responsibility of an annual budget of approximately $1,000,000.
- Elected January 2004.
- Chairperson of communications committee, member of accounting committee, member of modernization committee.
- Undertake reserve fund study, analyze building issues & future strategy.
Chief Operations Officer
Immex Industries
1997 – 1999 (2 years)
* Chief Operations Officer and investor/partner.
- Entrepreneurial endeavor initiated with another business school colleague which involved importing and distribution of garden products from Asia to regional retailers.
- Trade show experience
Summer Student
Bank of Montreal
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; BMO; Financial Services industry
1998 – 1998 (less than a year)
- Assistant to District Manager (Leduc, Alberta)
(http://www.bmo.com/)
Summer Student
Midland Walwyn (now merged with Merrill Lynch Global Markets & Investment Banking Group)
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; BAC; Financial Services industry
1997 – 1997 (less than a year)
- Worked as broker assistant.
(http://www.ml.com/)
Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOR's Projects
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"Analytics, Big Data & the Cloud Conference" (April 24, 2012)
- April 2012 to April 2012
Team Members: Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOROVERALL TOPIC: "Community & Security": PLANNING – Foresight in Community Development. Border busting is rampant as data-flows define who knows what, when and where. Analytics as an aide, or for automating, community planning and operations, home and business functions, has arrived. What are the implications for community design and the associated professions and developers? SPEAKING TOPIC: "Changing Lifestyles. Changing Expectations. The Value of REALTORS in Community Design." (Panel Section D1: PLANNING - Foresight in Community Development)
Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOR's Honors and Awards
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Medallion Award (Top 5% of REALTORS in Edmonton based on sales, 2010)
REALTORS® Association of Edmonton- March 2010
The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton presents the Medallion to those individual REALTORS® and teams which have sales achievements in the top 5% of the annual sales recorded through the Edmonton MLS® System
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Medallion Award (Top 5% of REALTORS in Edmonton based on sales, 2011)
REALTORS® Association of Edmonton- March 2011
The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton presents the Medallion to those individual REALTORS® and teams which have sales achievements in the top 5% of the annual sales recorded through the Edmonton MLS® System
Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOR's Skills & Expertise
Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOR's Languages
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English
(Native or bilingual proficiency) -
Chinese (Cantonese)
(Native or bilingual proficiency)
Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOR's Education
Alberta Real Estate Institute
Associate, -- Commercial, Rural & Residential Real Estate
2007 – 2007
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Faculty of Law
2001 – 2005
http://www.law.ualberta.ca/
Activities and Societies: - Student Legal Services - University of Alberta Alumni Association - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area - Chinese Students' Association
University of Alberta
BCom with Distinction, Alberta School of Business
1996 – 1999
http://www.business.ualberta.ca/
Activities and Societies: - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area - Chinese Students' Association - University of Alberta Alumni Association
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Faculty of Business
1994 – 1996
http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/science/
Activities and Societies: - Chinese Students' Association - Chemistry Students' Association
Stephen Lau, BCom, LLB, REALTOR's Additional Information
- Websites:
- Interests:
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Professional: commercial real estate, international business, management consulting, corporate/commercial law; Personal: badminton, tennis, golf, skiing, cycling. Hobbies: photography, piano
- Groups and Associations:
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Hong Kong - Canada Business Association; Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area; University of Alberta Alumni Association, The Edmonton "LinkedIn" Business Network, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Commercial real estate professionals.
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- Honors and Awards:
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* Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction (B.Com., University of Alberta)
* Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., University of Alberta)
* Volunteer Service Award (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area)
* "Service Above Self" Award -- Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview
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