The B.C. Strata Tech conference returns! Join industry leaders, explore cutting-edge solutions, and discover actionable strategies shaping the future of strata living & real estate in British Columbia. Register now for the FREE May 14-15th online conference!
Marketing services sponsored by Burke by Burke
Innovative Solutions from British ColumbiaExplore ways to streamline the management and operation of strata corporations, whether self-managed or professionally managed. Learn about cutting-edge solutions and techniques being developed to assist strata corporations and the industry.
Expert Insights and Topics from the IndustryGain insights from industry experts, associations and lawyers on an array of various real estate & strata-related topics during this event.
Industry overview & introduction
Ryan Grant, host of B.C. Strata Tech, will open the conference by delivering an overview of the current state of the innovation and changes occurring in B.C real estate.
B.C. Strata Tech is the creation of Property Flute Ltd., B.C. Strata Tech serves to provide British Columbia residents with a wholistic view on the state of the strata industry, while showcasing British Columbia based/tailored solutions to help strata corporations operate effectively.
StrataPress Strata Owners Portal for Self-Managed Strata Corporations
Join us at the upcoming BC Strata Tech 2024 event, where Simple Strata Solutions will showcase our innovative StrataPress platform, specifically designed for self-managed strata corporations. In this engaging presentation, we will unveil how StrataPress can transform your strata management experience, facilitating seamless communication, enhancing transparency, and generating revenue through document sales.
Discover how our intuitive online portal empowers strata owners and council members by simplifying day-to-day operations. Learn about the platform's key features, including efficient document management, streamlined communication channels, and easy access to essential strata information. Our friendly experts will guide you through the user-friendly interface and demonstrate how StrataPress can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your strata corporation.
Since its inception in 2017, Simple Strata Solutions Inc. has been on a mission to revolutionize document management for Strata Managers and Strata Corporations in B.C.. Our flagship product, StrataPress.com, is a proven document sales system that offers Strata Managers the capability to generate, distribute and sell strata documents with zero cost and zero loss of revenue. In 2022, we expanded on our core document management and sales business by offering two new portals to our platform, one for Strata Owners and one for Self-Managed Strata Corporations. Strata Owners can now access important strata information and documents and Self-Managed stratas can generate revenue by automating document requests from Realtors, Lawyers and Notaries.
Beyond the Ballot Box: Practical Insights into Electronic Voting for Meetings
Join us for an insightful exploration of electronic voting in strata corporations and its impact on Annual & Special General Meetings. We'll delve into how electronic voting platforms address prevalent challenges in meeting operations, from procedural misunderstandings to operational inefficiencies. Discover how these platforms empower strata corporations of all types to conduct meetings effectively and drive better outcomes.
Property Flute was created during the COVID-19 pandemic by fellow community owners when it was evident that meetings had forever changed. The Property Flute mission is to provide meeting management and voting tools which matter the most to local communities. Learn more about online strata voting
Maximizing Strata Returns: The Cutting-Edge Investment Platform
Yvette Wu, CEO and co-founder of Yield Exchange, is pioneering the self-managed GIC investment process for strata corporations and Canadian organizations. This year, she’ll show how they've enhanced the user experience of the Yield Exchange platform which allows Canadian organizations to secure the best rates for their GICs from Canadian financial institutions.
Yield Exchange is disrupting the wholesale deposit negotiation process with a digital solution that connects Wholesale Depositors directly with Canadian Financial Institutions. Our platform offers a secure, transparent, efficient and free way to negotiate GIC rates with multiple financial institutions, eliminating the need for costly middle persons. Our solution allows the wholesale deposit market to function as it should, giving depositors the confidence they shopped the market. Financial Institutions benefit by being notified of all market activity, enabling them to focus on requests that align with their liquidity needs.
Real Estate Marketing 101
Why does marketing matter in the real estate industry? In this presentation, former strata manager turned real estate marketer Jamie Burke breaks down the basics of marketing, and how it applies to the world of strata management.
Burke By Burke is a boutique real estate marketing agency, run in partnership by Jamie Burke and Eddie Burke. Specializing in creative services such as branding, graphic design, social media and copywriting, Burke By Burke’s list of clients include real estate developers, property management firms, trades/contractors, residential and commercial real estate brokerages, mortgage brokers, interior designers, construction companies and architects.
Prior to starting Burke By Burke, Jamie was a licensed strata manager and worked with different residential properties throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley ranging from townhome complexes in Guildford and Port Coquitlam to high-rise towers in Yaletown and Olympic Village.
Digital Marketing LiteracyWith the increasing presence of digital marketing channels, it can be difficult for anyone in the strata management industry: from realtors, strata managers to Council Members, to navigate the wide array of vendors and services available to them. In this presentation, strata manager turned real estate marketer Jamie Burke explains how to navigate the online landscape and siphon through the noise and find the right vendors (if you’re a Council Member) and clients (if you’re a Strata Manager or trade/contractors) for you.
Burke By Burke is a boutique real estate marketing agency, run in partnership by Jamie Burke and Eddie Burke. Specializing in creative services such as branding, graphic design, social media and copywriting, Burke By Burke’s list of clients include real estate developers, property management firms, trades/contractors, residential and commercial real estate brokerages, mortgage brokers, interior designers, construction companies and architects.
Prior to starting Burke By Burke, Jamie was a licensed strata manager and worked with different residential properties throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley ranging from townhome complexes in Guildford and Port Coquitlam to high-rise towers in Yaletown and Olympic Village.
Strata operations: What’s in your toolbox?
Tony Gioventu, Executive Director of CHOA (Condominium Home Owners Association of B.C.) will be overviewing CHOA's latest educational program offering called the "Condo Classroom". The comprehensive program provides strata councils a well rounded basis for operating their strata corporation.
CHOA is a consumer based non-profit association that promotes the understanding of strata property living and the interests of strata property owners. We provide professional advisory services based on individual strata needs. We offer education, publications, resources and support for our members. We actively assist our members, and the strata industry, to help make strata living a positive experience.
CHOA members include strata corporations, individual owners, and businesses that serve the strata industry, strata related associations and governmental agencies from all across British Columbia.
StrataPress for Realtors, Lawyers and NotariesStrataPress is your gateway to the most efficient and cost-effective strata document retrieval system in British Columbia. This presentation will showcase how StrataPress significantly reduces the time and expenses associated with obtaining strata documents in BC. Our platform automates the process, providing instant access to a vast range of documents, making it faster and less expensive than any other system available in BC. Learn how StrataPress can streamline your document acquisition process, enhancing your operational efficiency and service delivery.
Since its inception in 2017, Simple Strata Solutions Inc. has been on a mission to revolutionize document management for Strata Managers and Strata Corporations in B.C.. Our flagship product, StrataPress.com, is a proven document sales system that offers Strata Managers the capability to generate, distribute and sell strata documents with zero cost and zero loss of revenue. In 2022, we expanded on our core document management and sales business by offering two new portals to our platform, one for Strata Owners and one for Self-Managed Strata Corporations. Strata Owners can now access important strata information and documents and Self-Managed stratas can generate revenue by automating document requests from Realtors, Lawyers and Notaries.
Using web based services to build better strata communities
Access to the internet has become a modern day requirement for most. Recent surveys show that almost all Canadians have several computers with access to web services. We have seen how this can work for good or bad. All of us are aware of how the bullies among us can use the internet to do serious harm with apparent ease and little consequence. Can Stratas enlist web based services to do good instead of harm? With some careful planning and monitoring, I believe we can use these systems to help us build better strata communities.
Jim Hooton lives in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island and has served on his strata council for the last ten years. For the first nine years, the Strata was self administered, and Jim volunteered as secretary treasurer managing the finances and record keeping. This role fit well with his background as a Dean of Students in the B.C. post secondary education community. Some years ago, Jim partnered with Jo Hund, the CEO of ClearCove Software to develop a web-based service for strata councils called the Organizer. Jo had been the president of a housing co-operative in Victoria and had experience with developing software for the “community” based housing sector. In addition, Jim and Jo developed a provincial service called the Forum. Jim sees web based software as an opportunity for owners to have a more effective, productive and meaningful strata experience.
Annual Benchmark Report: Your strata’s data-driven scorecard & budget review
Strata Council members and Property Managers know their communities better than anyone. What they haven’t been able to see – until now – is how their communities compare to others. The team behind Eli Report brings you a new, powerful tool for objective, data-driven analysis. Order an Annual Benchmark Report ahead of your AGM to see how your community scores against a close cohort of stratas, take an objective look at upcoming capital projects and funding, delve into line-by-line budget review, and compare your insurance coverage. Identify potential savings opportunities and empower your community for the future.
OctoAI Technologies Inc. builds tools that enable strata owners to understand and manage their communities. The new Annual Benchmark Report provides strata council members and property managers a scorecard plus deep insights and comparisons to the stratas most like yours. Your Annual Benchmark Report will identify potential savings opportunities and provide insights on upcoming capital projects based on what the strata is currently contributing to its contingency reserve fund. Informed decisions are better decisions, and will help you steer your strata for the benefit of all owners.
OctoAI's Eli Report has helped over 25,000 people throughout North America by providing insights into communities, enhanced by our latest innovation: a special levy forecast. OctoAI also works with industry partners in insurance to help stratas save time and ensure your community is treated fairly with premiums based on more than claims history – it could save your owners money!
Strata operations: VISOA Knowledgebase for Strata Owners
Strata owners and council members have questions...lots of them. VISOA has developed an easy-to-use knowledge base to address the most common questions in Google searches. Strata owners and council members can save time by searching a topic or browse categories to learn more. In this presentation you'll see how easy it is to find information and how to access additional tools and resources.
The Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association is an independent, non-profit society that provides education, support, and advocacy for BC strata owners and strata corporations. Formed in 1973, it is the longest-running organization of its kind in Canada. Membership is open to any resident of BC, strata corporations (such as condominiums, town homes, bare land, and commercial stratas), and businesses that provide goods and services to stratas. Learn more at: www.visoa.bc.ca
Strata operations: Easy Accounting for Self-Managed StratasThe vast majority of stratas in BC are small and self-managed (nearly 80% have fewer than 25 units) and may think that they need an accountant to do the books. Bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements for strata corporations doesn’t need to be complicated. To comply with the Strata Property Act, all that is usually needed is an accurate and complete record of revenues received and payments made each month, as well as a budget and a financial statement that comply with the Strata Property Regulation. In this presentation, you'll see a demonstration of STRATACCOUNT, an easy-to-use spreadsheet program designed for self-managed stratas with little or no experience with bookkeeping.
The Vancouver Island Strata Owners Association is an independent, non-profit society that provides education, support, and advocacy for BC strata owners and strata corporations. Formed in 1973, it is the longest-running organization of its kind in Canada. Membership is open to any resident of BC, strata corporations (such as condominiums, town homes, bare land, and commercial stratas), and businesses that provide goods and services to stratas. Learn more at: www.visoa.bc.ca
Using StrataPress to Automate and Streamline Document RequestsUsing StrataPress to automate and streamline document requests offers a transformative solution for property management companies in British Columbia. This presentation will demonstrate how StrataPress automates the process of fulfilling strata document requests from Realtors, Lawyers, and Notaries, making operations more efficient and less time-consuming. Discover the benefits of our streamlined, paperless system that not only speeds up document delivery but also enhances the profitability of property management firms in BC. Join us to learn how partnering with StrataPress can revolutionize your document management process.
Since its inception in 2017, Simple Strata Solutions Inc. has been on a mission to revolutionize document management for Strata Managers and Strata Corporations in B.C.. Our flagship product, StrataPress.com, is a proven document sales system that offers Strata Managers the capability to generate, distribute and sell strata documents with zero cost and zero loss of revenue. In 2022, we expanded on our core document management and sales business by offering two new portals to our platform, one for Strata Owners and one for Self-Managed Strata Corporations. Strata Owners can now access important strata information and documents and Self-Managed stratas can generate revenue by automating document requests from Realtors, Lawyers and Notaries.
Strata operations: Appointing an Administrator
The Court may appoint an administrator to take on the responsibilities of a strata council where a strata corporation has, among other things, been unable to govern itself effectively or address necessary repair and maintenance. In this session, you will learn about the circumstances in which an administrator may be appointed, the process for applying to the Court to appoint an administrator and the advantages and downsides of doing so.
Matthew Nied is a Vancouver-based lawyer and the principal of Nied Law – Litigation Counsel. His litigation practice covers a wide range of cases including strata disputes.
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Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) is a member-based professional association of 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies who live and work in communities from Whistler to Maple Ridge to Tsawwassen and everywhere in between.
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Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) is a member-based professional association of 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies who live and work in communities from Whistler to Maple Ridge to Tsawwassen and everywhere in between.
How PowerStrata can Help Solve Day-to-Day Challenges Faced by BC Strata Corporations and Strata Management Companies
Whether you are a single, self-managed strata corporation or a management company with hundreds of stratas, PowerStrata is designed for you. It is the only full-featured, comprehensive BC property management platform there is, and is tailor-made based on the requirements of strata managers and strata councils, as well as BC strata legislation. This year, we are adding our own integrated accounting system. It’s only for strata accounting, it’s designed specifically around BC strata accounting requirements and terminology, and it will simplify and transform the way strata accounting is done in BC. It will make PowerStrata truly an end-to-end, single-source solution. In this presentation, we will show you how PowerStrata can help you manage any type of strata and any number of stratas more efficiently and effectively and solve the day-to-day challenges that are commonly faced by management companies, strata council and section executive members, as well as strata owners and tenants.
Power Strata Systems Inc. is a BC-based, BC-focussed software development company. Since 2010, our singular obsession has been on developing a comprehensive strata management platform and web portal that helps BC strata corporations and strata management companies to successfully administer and manage the day-to-day operations of strata corporations in a more efficient and effective way. Our innovative, easy-to-use, cost-effective system is for any type of strata of any size and complexity, and is used by everyone in a strata community, from owners and tenants to council and section executive members to strata managers and their staff. With a full suite of strata management features that work equally well via desk-top or mobile access, and now in 2024 with a new integrated accounting system designed specifically for BC strata accounting, PowerStrata is truly the most complete, end-to-end BC strata management system there is.
The Civil Resolution Tribunal – How to Search CRT Decisions
Reading CRT decisions can help strata owners and council members decide if they have a legal claim under the Strata Property Act or bylaws, how successful they might be, and what evidence might help prove their claim. All CRT decisions are posted publicly on the CRT Decisions web page. With over 2,400 strata decisions available to read, how do you find decisions of interest to you? In this presentation, you’ll learn how to search the CRT decisions database by name, date range, using key words for certain topics, and references to court decisions or sections of the Strata Property Act.
Eric Regehr was called to the Bar in 2011. He was appointed as a CRT member in 2017 and vice chair of strata, societies and cooperative associations in 2023.
The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) is Canada’s first online tribunal. It’s part of the British Columbia justice system and offers an accessible, affordable way to resolve disputes without needing a lawyer or attending court. The CRT has jurisdiction over most strata claims in BC and encourages a collaborative approach to resolving disputes. The CRT offers free legal information and self-help tools to assist the public in resolving disputes as early as possible. If a claim is made and participants can’t reach an agreement by negotiation or facilitation, a CRT tribunal member will make a decision about their claim. Tribunal members are independent legal experts and their decisions can be enforced like court orders. Learn more at civilresolutionbc.ca
Economic and Housing Outlook
After two years of rising interest rates, what will 2024 have in store for the Canadian economy and the BC Housing Market? This presentation will cover the outlook for growth, inflation, the Bank of Canada and both the short and long-term outlook for the BC housing market.
Brendon Ogmundson is the Chief Economist for the BC Real Estate Association. He holds an MA in Economics from Simon Fraser University and is a CFA Charterholder. Brendon specializes in housing market analysis and macroeconomic forecasting and is a member of the BC Ministry of Finance’s Economic Forecast Council, a contributor to the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's Survey of Professional Forecasters. Brendon was also recently named one of the most influential economists in BC by Business in Vancouver for the third year in a row.
The changing real estate landscape
Whether it is housing policy, supply and demand economics, the regulatory environment or affordability, there is change happening at a pace that is untenable. How can collaboration between government, regulators, industry and other stakeholders build confidence and ensure the right decisions are being made?
As a former managing broker and REALTOR®, Trevor Koot’s nearly two decades in organized real estate gives him hands-on expertise in understanding the profession’s needs. Before stepping in as CEO at the BC Real Estate Association, he served as CEO of Kamloops and District Real Estate Association for four years and Kootenay Association of REALTORS® for three before successfully merging the two into the Association of Interior REALTORS®. Trevor’s leadership in the real estate sector began long before his CEO career when he was Chair of the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission for five years. He played a key role in redrafting provincial real estate regulations during his tenure. Trevor also served two years as Chair of the Governance Committee at the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials. He holds multiple degrees, from a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a minor in Mathematics through the University of Saskatchewan to a Master of Business Administration degree through Royal Roads University. Trevor is adding to his extensive education through his current pursuit of completing a Master of Laws degree at York University.
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