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Stephen Lau
www.upworld.com/stephenlau
Edmonton, Canada
Real Estate > Residential Sales Agent, Commercial Sales Agent
Development > Consultant, Marketing

RE/MAX
REALTOR - Residential & Commercial real estate specialist
Privately-held
Stephen Lau (B.Com., LL.B.) joins RE/MAX Excellence with a background in both business & law. With skills acquired as a graduate of the Alberta School of Business (with Distinction standing) & the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta, Stephen brings his clients a higher level of professional insight & analysis.

Stephen specializes in commercial & residential real estate in the City of Edmonton & surrounding areas.

Stephen is recognized as being amongst the top 5% of REALTORS in Edmonton
  
CONTACT INFO
 
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WORK EXPERIENCE
 
Company
Title:REALTOR - Residential & Commercial real estate specialist
Company Name:RE/MAX
Start Date:May 2010
End Date:Currently working
Company Size:200+
Company Type:Privately-held
 
 
Title:Negotiator - Commercial & Residential Real Estate Associate
Company Name:Century 21 Vantage Realty Ltd.
Start Date:Sep 2009
End Date:May 2010
Company Size:200+
Company Type:Privately-held
 
Made up of more than 8,400 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 58 countries and territories worldwide and represented by 142,000 real estate professionals.
 
 
Experience Level
 
Expertise: 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.
 
Skills: 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.
 
CREDENTIALS
 
Awards
 
Title:Medallion Award (Top 5% of REALTORS in Edmonton based on sales, 2011)
Awarded By:REALTORS® Association of Edmonton
Date:Mar 2012
Description: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
 
 
Title:Medallion Award (Top 5% of REALTORS in Edmonton based on sales, 2010)
Awarded By:REALTORS® Association of Edmonton
Date:Mar 2011
Description: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
 
 
Title:LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws)
Awarded By:University of Alberta
Date:Nov 2005
Description:Our 90-year tradition of excellence has produced many successful graduates, including three Justices of Canada and a Chief Justice, a host of provincial and federal politicians, and numerous legal visionaries.
 
License
 
Type:Real estate associate
License Number:(780) 905-8282
Notes:Commercial & residential real estate associate with RE/MAX Excellence in Edmonton

(www.edmontonhomepros.ca)
 
EDUCATION
 
School:University of Alberta
Date Graduated:Nov 2005
Degree:LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws)
Study Field:Law
Description:Our 90-year tradition of excellence has produced many successful graduates, including three Justices of Canada and a Chief Justice, a host of provincial and federal politicians, and numerous legal visionaries. Our excellence continues with the support of our alumni, friends, and donors, leading to outstanding facilities, support systems, and other developments designed to enhance the experience for future law students;
 
School:University of Alberta
Date Graduated:Jun 1999
Degree:B.Com. (Hons.)
Study Field:International business & law
Description:The Alberta School of Business Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree is globally recognized as an acclaimed academic achievement, providing skills which are widely applicable in the global economy.
 
GROUPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
 
Group:ROTARY Club of Edmonton Riverview
Start Date:Nov 2006
Description:Rotary International is the world's first service club organization. Its more than 1.2 million members volunteer their time and talent to further the Rotary motto, Service Above Self.
 
Group:Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
Start Date:Mar 1999
Description: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.
 
Group:Hong Kong - Canada Business Association
Start Date:Jun 2006
Description:I am the acting Secretary of the HKCBA (Edmonton Chapter).

The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA), one of the largest bi-lateral trade associations in Canada, has approximately 1,300 members in 8 active Sections in major cities (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax) - and Representatives in Hong Kong, Regina Saskatchewan and London Ontario - together with strong dynamic connections to 31 similar trade groups in 23 countries around the world through the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide (FHKBAW).

HKCBA exists to encourage two-way trade between Canada and Hong Kong, to provide a forum for discussion of trade issues involving Hong Kong and Canada, and to promote policies - by both governments - that will lead to expanded trade and closer ties between the two. It does this by sponsoring meetings and professional presentations on topics of interest, leading trade delegations, and by organizing cultural exchanges.
 
Group:Edmonton "Linked-In" Business & Social Network
Start Date:Apr 2007
Description:www.meetup.com/LinkedinEDMONTON

Edmonton's premier professional business & social networking group! I am the leader of this private, by-invitation only group. Come join our professional ranks if you live in the Edmonton area or visit frequently!
 
GOALS AND INTERESTS
 
Career Goals: - Develop & maintain a satisfied client base in the residential & commercial real estate market.
 
Personal Interests: Stephen acts as Director and Secretary of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (Edmonton Chapter). He provides distinguished community service through his involvement and membership with the Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview and as an adult mentor with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Society of Edmonton & Area.

Extracurricular endeavors which Stephen participates in include badminton, tennis, golf, skiing, cycling and swimming. He is an avid photographer and enjoys traveling.