Brokerage Managed IT / Lower Mainland
Brokerage Managed IT in Surrey, BC
Fully managed technology for brokerages and real estate teams: devices, identity, email, networks and a named senior advisor, under one predictable monthly fee.
Brokerage Managed IT for Surrey
Surrey is BC's second-largest city and one of the fastest-growing urban centres in Canada. ITRE delivers Brokerage Managed IT to Surrey organisations with senior oversight from Ali Sedighi, MBA. Fully managed technology for brokerages and real estate teams: devices, identity, email, networks and a named senior advisor, under one predictable monthly fee. Our clients in the Lower Mainland receive the same method we apply elsewhere in Canada: assess, standardise, protect and report, with a named advisor and no lock-in.
What is included
- A documented device and identity standard for managing brokers, staff and agents
- 24/7 monitoring, patching and endpoint protection on every enrolled device
- Joiner, mover and leaver workflows tied to licensing changes at the brokerage
- Quarterly advisory review with a written technology roadmap and budget
- Hardware and licence inventory with warranty and renewal tracking
- A security baseline of multi-factor authentication, encryption and email protection
Typical tools: Microsoft 365, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Google Workspace, Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti.
Local conditions in Surrey
Firms in the Lower Mainland work against earthquake exposure along the Cascadia margin, atmospheric-river flooding in low-lying areas and the occasional wide-area carrier outage, and a sensible Brokerage Managed IT design allows for them. Connectivity in the area is characterised by dense fibre, carrier-neutral data centres and a deep pool of local IT talent, but also heavy competition for it and constant office-lease churn, which is why we plan failover and tested recovery rather than relying on a single path. The Lower Mainland also shapes who your clients are: a dense mix of trade, logistics, film, technology, healthcare and professional services anchored by the Port of Vancouver and YVR.
How we work
Our process is the same in Surrey as anywhere: a thirty-minute discovery call, a short findings note, an agreed plan and staged delivery. We measure results openly. Measured by the share of enrolled devices meeting the baseline, time to onboard or offboard an agent, and quarterly patch compliance. You will always know who is responsible, what has changed and what happens next.
Next step
If Brokerage Managed IT is on your list for this quarter, call (604) 632-4959 or email [email protected] and ask for a thirty-minute conversation with a senior advisor. We will tell you honestly whether it is worth doing now, what it should cost and what to do first. If we are not the right fit, we will say so and, where possible, point you to someone who is.
What the engagement includes
A typical Brokerage Managed IT engagement in Surrey begins with A documented device and identity standard for managing brokers, staff and agents. From there we agree priorities with the owner or managing broker, working with the tools you already hold, such as Microsoft 365, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Google Workspace, Cisco Meraki and Ubiquiti. Every deliverable is written in plain language, and every change is documented so another competent professional could pick it up.
Pricing and terms for Surrey
Brokerage Managed IT pricing is quoted after a short scoping conversation, but the published starting points apply: managed IT from $89 to $199 per user per month, projects from $2,500, advisory retainers from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. Canadian dollars, 5% GST extra, a 10% launch discount for new clients, no lock-in, and a free thirty-minute consultation for Surrey firms.
Related reading
See the full Brokerage Managed IT service page, or explore real estate IT in Surrey and published pricing.
Questions and answers
- How will we know it is working?
- We report monthly in plain language on agreed measures. For this service the yardstick is simple. Measured by the share of enrolled devices meeting the baseline, time to onboard or offboard an agent, and quarterly patch compliance. Quarterly, your advisor reviews results with leadership and adjusts the plan.
- What does Brokerage Managed IT cost?
- Pricing falls within our published ranges: managed IT from $89 to $199 per user per month, projects from $2,500, retainers from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. GST of 5% is added and new clients receive 10% off.
- Can you visit our Surrey office or site?
- We support most needs remotely from Vancouver. When equipment or cabling needs physical attention, we coordinate qualified local trades and supervise the work against a written scope.
- Is there a long-term contract?
- No. After onboarding, work continues month to month. You own your accounts, domains and data throughout, and we provide documentation if you move to another provider.
- How long does Brokerage Managed IT take to set up in Surrey?
- Most firms see the foundations in place within two to six weeks, depending on size and the number of systems. We schedule cut-overs in the evenings or on quiet days so closings and showings are not disrupted.