Technology counsel for real estate
Technology counsel for the people who move property
ITRE is IT for Real Estate: managed IT, wire-fraud protection, compliance-minded records and the integrations that connect a brokerage, development or portfolio. Senior counsel, hands-on delivery, no lock-in.
A brokerage is a trust business. Its technology deserves the same discipline as its trust account.
The ITRE principle
IThe practice
ITRE begins with a conversation, not a catalogue. We listen to how your brokerage, development or portfolio actually works, tell you plainly what matters most and then deliver it. Our parent practice, SAZ.ca, brings a strategy and AI lens to every engagement, so technology decisions are tied to budget, risk and growth.
We are an IT services and consulting firm, not a reseller. You will speak with senior people, you will own your accounts and data and you can leave at any time.
IIWhat we do
Operations
- 01Brokerage Managed IT
Fully managed technology for brokerages and real estate teams: devices, identity, email, networks and a named senior advisor, under one predictable monthly fee.
- 02Agent Helpdesk
A responsive helpdesk built around the rhythm of a real estate office: evenings, weekends, open houses and a closing-day deadline that cannot slip.
- 18Office Network & Wi-Fi
Reliable wired and wireless networks for brokerages, sales centres and head offices, designed for open-plan floors and a constant stream of visiting clients.
- 19Device Management for Agents
Enrolling, securing and supporting the laptops, tablets and phones that agents use, whether the brokerage owns them or the agent does.
Protection & Compliance
- 03Wire-Fraud & BEC Protection
Layered defences against business email compromise and fraudulent payment instructions in real estate closings, from mailbox security to a verification procedure your staff will follow.
- 04Transaction Security
Controls that follow a deal from listing to possession: who may see which documents, how they are shared, and how the record is preserved.
- 08Secure Document & E-Signature Workflows
Document handling that keeps identification, offers and disclosure statements protected from first draft to signed copy.
- 09FINTRAC & PIPEDA Compliance IT
Technology support for the record-keeping, client-identification and privacy obligations that real estate firms must be able to demonstrate.
- 10Brokerage Cybersecurity Audits
An independent, plain-language review of your brokerage's security posture, delivered as a board-ready report with a costed remediation plan.
- 20Backup & Disaster Recovery
Immutable, monitored backups and tested recovery plans so a brokerage, developer or property manager can keep working after a failure, theft or ransomware event.
Systems & Integration
- 05MLS/CRM Integrations
Practical connections between MLS data feeds, your CRM, website and marketing tools, so that leads and listings move once and are recorded correctly.
- 06Cloud for Brokerages
A tidy, secure cloud foundation for brokerages: identity, files, email and applications hosted where they are protected, backed up and easy to administer.
- 07Microsoft 365 for Real Estate
Microsoft 365 configured for the way brokerages, developers and property managers work, including mail protection, Teams calling and document governance.
- 11VoIP for Real Estate Teams
Business phone systems that follow agents to their mobiles, route leads to whoever answers fastest and keep a record of every call.
- 12Website Hosting & Performance
Fast, secure hosting and maintenance for brokerage, developer and property-management websites, including IDX sites and marketing landing pages.
- 13Data & Reporting Dashboards
Management reporting for real estate firms: pipeline, productivity, rent roll, construction budgets and compliance status in one dependable view.
- 14AI for Real Estate Operations
Careful, governed use of AI assistants for listing copy, document review, inbox triage and administrative work, with clear rules on client information.
Specialist Estates
- 15Developer & Builder Site IT
Connectivity, security and systems for presentation centres, construction sites and development offices that open quickly and move often.
- 16Property Management Systems Support
Administrative, integration and user support for Yardi, Buildium, AppFolio and Condo Control, so that property teams can concentrate on tenants and buildings.
- 17Strata Technology
Practical technology for strata corporations and their managers: owner portals, document archives, meeting tools and secure data handling.
IIIWhom we serve
- 01Brokerages
Technology governance for managing brokers who answer for the conduct of every licensee in the office.
- 02Real Estate Teams
Lean, fast technology for team leaders who run a pipeline, a shared inbox and a handful of assistants.
- 03Developers & Builders
Technology for development firms balancing a head office, a sales centre and several live project sites.
- 04Property Managers
Reliable systems, reporting and security for firms that manage rental, commercial and mixed-use portfolios.
- 05Strata Corporations
Practical, volunteer-friendly technology for strata councils and the management companies that support them.
- 06REITs & Asset Managers
Governed, auditable technology for investment vehicles that hold property on behalf of unit holders.
- 07Mortgage Brokers
Protecting borrower financial information while keeping applications moving quickly between lenders and clients.
- 08Appraisers
Dependable systems and secure file handling for independent appraisers and appraisal firms.
- 09Real Estate Lawyers & Conveyancers
Wire-fraud resistant systems for the professionals who hold funds in trust at the moment of closing.
- 10PropTech Startups
Security, compliance and cloud foundations for technology companies building products for real estate customers.
- 11Commercial Real Estate Firms
Reliable technology for commercial brokerages, leasing teams and investment sales firms.
- 12Home Builders
Stable systems for production and custom home builders coordinating trades, suppliers and buyers.
- 13Land Developers
Dependable technology for land assembly, entitlement and servicing teams working with municipalities, consultants and investors.
IVHow an engagement runs
- A conversation. Thirty minutes with a senior advisor, free of charge. We ask how the business really runs and what has prompted the call.
- A findings note. A short written account of what we saw, what matters most and what we would do first, with an honest estimate of cost.
- Staged delivery. Identity and email first, then devices, backups and integrations. Monthly plain-language reports; a quarterly review with leadership.
VThe ITRE Review
Wire fraud
Wire Fraud in BC Real Estate Conveyancing: A Practical Defence
How payment-redirection fraud works in BC closings and the technical and procedural controls that stop it.
- 02FINTRAC Record Keeping for Real Estate Firms: The Technology Side
How brokerages and developers can build systems that make FINTRAC record keeping reliable, searchable and defensible.
- 03BCFSA Compliance Workflows: Technology for Managing Brokers
How managing brokers can use ordinary systems to supervise, record and evidence compliance with BC real estate licensing rules.
- 04MLS and CRM Integration: A Guide for Brokerage Owners
How to connect board data, your CRM, website and marketing tools so that leads and listings move once and are recorded correctly.
- 05Developer Site Connectivity: Sales Centres, Trailers and Temporary Offices
How to plan internet, Wi-Fi and security for presentation centres and construction sites that open quickly and close cleanly.
- 06Strata Data Governance in BC: Records, Owners and Privacy
A practical guide for strata councils and managers on keeping records safe, accessible and handled in line with BC privacy law.
- 07Cybersecurity for Property Managers: Protecting Tenant and Owner Data
What property management firms should secure first: tenant information, trust funds, building systems and the vendors that touch them.
- 08Technology Governance for REITs and Asset Managers
What boards and audit committees should ask about technology risk, payment controls and data reporting in property investment vehicles.
VIWhere we work
We serve every province and territory from Vancouver. A selection of local pages:
Questions we are often asked
- What is ITRE?
- ITRE, short for IT for Real Estate, is an IT services and consulting firm for brokerages, real estate teams, developers, property managers, strata corporations, REITs, mortgage brokers, appraisers, lawyers and PropTech companies. It is a sub-brand of SAZ.ca (Strategy, AI & Acceleration consulting) and Sedighi.ca. We combine senior-partner strategy with hands-on delivery, and we are not a reseller.
- Who leads ITRE?
- ITRE is led by Ali Sedighi, MBA, a Vancouver-based marketing and technology strategist and CTO with more than seventeen years of experience since 2007. He leads SAZ.ca and Sedighi.ca, and personally reviews the guidance published on this site.
- Where do you work?
- We are based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and serve organisations across every province and territory in Canada. British Columbia is our primary focus. Most work is delivered remotely, and we coordinate on-site installation through trusted local trades.
- What does managed IT cost?
- Managed IT starts at $89 to $199 per user per month depending on scope. Projects start at $2,500, vCIO and advisory retainers from $1,500 per month, and security assessments from $1,900. Prices are in Canadian dollars, 5% GST is added, and new clients receive a 10% launch discount.
- Is there a lock-in contract?
- No. After onboarding, engagements run month to month. You own your domains, accounts, licences and data from the first day, and we provide documentation if you choose to leave.
- Do you offer a free consultation?
- Yes. The first thirty-minute consultation is free. Call (604) 632-4959 or email [email protected]. We will give you a candid view of priorities and a rough budget before you commit to anything.