about
seth baker
Founder, Multifamily Real Estate Services
independent · creative · land broker
Most brokers sell listings.
I design the deal.
when your land deserves
more than a listing
Some sites are simple.
Others sit at a crossroads — where policy, timing, and strategy can change the outcome by millions.
That’s where most owners get noise instead of answers.
Appraisers push one angle.
Brokers push another.
Planners speak in policy, not outcomes.
Before any decision is made, one thing matters:
A clear path from uncertainty to value.
why i work this way
My career wasn’t built by chasing deals. It was built by understanding them.
That understanding came from serious training in development economics, land use policy, and feasibility — the disciplines developers rely on to decide what a site is truly worth.
Over fifteen years in commercial real estate, I’ve evaluated hundreds of sites and led transactions totalling more than $750 million.
Along the way, I earned the CCIM designation, graduate-level development credentials, and the Managing Broker licence — B.C.’s highest professional standard.
Working inside larger firms taught me how most land deals really happen. Too often, sites are pushed to market before the strategy is clear. Owners get opinions, not answers. And value quietly leaks away.
So I built an independent practice around a different idea:
Strategy comes first.
Exposure comes later.
how i work with landowners
development planning
For owners who want to move their site forward before committing to a sale, a partner, or a disposition.
This work focuses on one question:
What is the most valuable and realistic path forward?
Typical engagements may include:
Policy and zoning analysis
Development feasibility review
Residual land value modelling
Highest and best use studies
Hold-versus-sell strategy
Exit timing and positioning
These are the same tools developers use to move a site toward certainty.
Development planning work is structured as professional engagements — typically five figures, depending on scope.
brokerage execution
For owners, partners, and select buyers who want a transaction built on strategy — not speculation.
Execution typically includes:
Strategic pricing and positioning
Targeted outreach to qualified developers and capital partners
Confidential or selective sale processes
Structured negotiations and deal design
End-to-end transaction leadership
Some clients come to sell.
Some come to buy.
Others come to structure partnerships.
In each case, the role is the same: To align policy, economics, capital, and positioning into one clear opportunity.
Brokerage is typically structured as a performance-based commission aligned with the scale and complexity of the assignment.
the quiet advantages that change everything
Truth over
noise.
Every major decision should start with facts, not spin.
Clarity over
complexity.
Real value appears with alignment into one coherent strategy.
Discretion over exposure.
The best outcomes come from precise positioning.
Strategy over volume.
Fewer listings. Deeper work.
Better results.
fifteen years designing complex transactions
a track record built on strategy
$750M+
in real estate sales experience
8
years as an independent broker
150+
sites evaluated
for redevelopment potential
15+
years in
commercial real estate
100%
focus on
multifamily and
mixed-use land
what people say after working together
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“Seth grew our portfolio by nearly $100M in just two years. His insight helped us unlock value others overlooked — and he delivered, quietly and decisively.”
Mark Miller, CEO, Connective Support Society
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“We’ve worked with Seth on multiple transactions — and look forward to the next. He’s strategic, knowledgeable, and truly professional.”
Lily Thai, Vice President, Acquisitions, CAPREIT
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"Seth was knowledgeable and organized throughout the sale of my property as part of a land assembly. He was always professional and easy to deal with. He’s a reliable broker."
Jason L., Private Homeowner
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“Seth wasn’t trying to impress us — he was trying to get the best result. And he did.”
P.H., Estate Executor
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“I was struck by Seth’s integrity and excellent advice. I never felt like he was just trying to make a sale. He actually listened. I’d recommend him without hesitation.”
Dr. A. Butler, Private Investor
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“Seth was able to get my property listed and sold quickly. He responded efficiently and pleasantly every step of the way. He is reliable and accessible.”
Dr. H. Tsang, Private Investor
the credentials that matter
CCIM Designation
The global benchmark for commercial real estate investment expertise
CRE Development Certificate
Advanced training in feasibility, construction, and value at every stage of development
Managing Broker Licence
B.C.’s highest professional standard in real estate leadership and compliance.
connected where it counts
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Urban
Development
Institute - UDIProfessional Member Since 2017
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Urban
Land
Institute - ULIProfessional Member Since 2018
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CCIM
InstituteCCIM is the Global Standard in CRE Expertise
CCIM Designation + Development Specialty Certificate
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British Columbia Financial Services Authority - BCFSA
Licensed and Regulated
Independent brokerage since 2016
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Licensed
Managing BrokerCanadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA)
Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR)
if you’ve read this far
you already know
Land decisions deserve clarity.
Value comes from positioning, not exposure.
The right structure changes the outcome.
Strategy comes before the sale.
The best deals are designed, not just listed.