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Welcome To Orca Realty Inc.

Your Trusted Property Management Experts in the Lower Mainland

Orca Realty simplifies property management in Vancouver, providing an easy process for property owners.
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Why Choose Orca Realty?

Orca Realty specializes in delivering comprehensive Real Estate and home Management services that are precisely designed to simplify the processes of selling, purchasing, or leasing your home. With over a decade of industry experience, our seasoned agents are committed to optimizing your financial outcomes by maximizing your rewards when selling your house, increasing the return on investment for your property as an investment asset, and reducing overall stress throughout the transaction.
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Setting the Standard in Property Management

Experience, Innovation, and Trusted Service That Makes a Difference

Orca Realty distinguishes itself with over a decade of experience renting thousands of homes, ensuring professional handling without surprises. Our 3D video tours and rigorous tenant screening set them apart, while innovative technologies like facial recognition and upcoming chatbots enhance customer service. Discover why Orca Realty leads in property management excellence.
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Expert Guidance Every Step of the Way

From Evaluation to Management, Trust Orca Realty for Seamless Property Solutions.

Outlines the comprehensive rental process designed to maximize convenience and results for landlords. It begins with a free rental evaluation to determine optimal rental rates, followed by professional photography and 3D video tours to showcase properties effectively. Orca Realty’s extensive marketing network and advanced tenant screening ensure qualified applicants. 

Once leased, Orca Realty manages every detail from inspections to repairs, offering 24/7 online access for financial statements and tax purposes.

With a commitment to proactive management and client support, Orca Realty ensures landlords can enjoy passive income while their investments are expertly cared for.

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Understanding the True Cost of Self-Management

Insights from Michael Welsh, Co-owner of Orca Realty

Debunks the myth surrounding property management fees, emphasizing the hidden costs of self-management. Many landlords believe they save by handling properties themselves, but Michael Welsh explains how tax implications often negate these savings. In Canada’s high-tax environment, deducting management fees significantly reduces taxable rental income, making professional management cost-effective.

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Tax-Deductible Fees That Work in Your Favour

Orca Realty’s management fees are not just a smart investment—they’re also 100% tax deductible. This means more value for your money and greater returns on your rental income.  Beyond maximizing rental performance, our services support your long-term financial strategy by simplifying tax season. With detailed records, downloadable financial statements, and expert guidance, Orca Realty helps you take full advantage of available deductions. Discover how partnering with a professional management company can reduce your workload and your taxable income.

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FAQ

Full management is 8% plus gst and 1/2 month rent to find tenants for residents and 10% for non-residents.

Tenant Placement is 1/2 month rent plus gst (minimum $1500).

Yes, we do.

We have a very detailed and thorough vetting screening system in place:

We check the following if possible:
-Present landlord
-Past landlord
-Employment verification
-Salary verification
-Social media verification
-ID verified through a Corporate ID software verification program
-Detailed credit history and report through Equifax which also verifies rent to income ratio
-BC Criminal Court checks

Absolutely, on our owner friendly Residential Tenancy Agreement on page 3, section 11, we clearly state tenant insurance is a must for all tenants.

We do a thorough evaluation of the rental property including but not limited to:
 
-the location 
-square footage of the property
-the amenities
-the actual state of the property
-the exterior 
-convenience to transit
-schools in proximity
-comparable rental properties

We set up our tenants on an efficient and convenient direct deposit payment system.

The rent is pulled automatically and safely on the first day of each month.

We collect the provincial allowable amounts for both pet and security deposits.

Owners are paid on the 15th of each month.

We always do our absolute best to rent the property as quickly as possible to high quality tenants but if there is a period the property is vacant, you will not be responsible to pay the management fee.

We have an in house professional photographer who comes by to take not only interior and exterior shots of the property, he also does a matterport on the property.

What is a matterport?

Matterport is the standard for 3D space capture. Our all-in-one platform transforms real-life spaces into immersive digital twin models. So much more than panoramic scans, Matterport empowers people to capture and connect rooms to create truly interactive 3D models of the rental space.

We advertise not only on our luxury website but a multitude of top advertising platforms. We advertise on all our social media platforms.

We work with the top relocators in the city to share our rental properties with potential high calibre tenants relocating to Vancouver.

We have an expensive cedar post rental sign for homes that attracts many extra inquiries

Preventative Maintenance and Repairs Orca Realty provides a 24/7 response to any emergency repairs.
After informing you about the repair issue and getting authorization to move forward, we coordinate repairs with tenants and contractors to ensure that repairs are performed in a timely and efficient manner. We want to ensure the work is performed to a high standard and that it meets all legal and safety requirements.