Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Property Management in Chilliwack
Advantage Property Management has been redefining industry standards in property management since 1993. Our journey began as a small real estate office, evolving into a trusted leader serving Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and throughout British Columbia. With over 30 years of direct industry experience, we expanded into rental management in 1996 and established an independent strata division to address growing demand. Our 2025 rebranding reflects our growth and commitment to innovation while maintaining core values of integrity, communication, and professional excellence. We specialize in strata management, rental management, and real estate services for developers, residential properties, and First Nations communities. Our team of professionally trained and licensed managers oversees 30,000+ strata units and 1,500+ rental units, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and optimizing property performance.Led by Managing Brokers Mike and Brian Browne, we combine structured leadership with personalized service through 30,000+ managed units. Our proprietary systems emphasize transparent communication, conflict resolution training, and cost-effective maintenance solutions through established contractor networks. As a locally owned company, we maintain accountability through documented processes, staff development programs, and a 24/7 support structure ensuring business continuity. Our track record includes specialized expertise in bare-land strata management, security protocols, reserve fund planning, and technology integration tailored to strata communities' unique needs.
Services
Strata Management
Rental Management
Real Estate Services
First Nations Properties
Council Training
Reserve Fund Planning
Security Protocols
Technology Integration
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of direct industry experience since 1993
- Proprietary conflict resolution training for all managers
- Established contractor networks securing competitive maintenance rates
- Specialized expertise in bare-land strata legal requirements
- Documented business continuity ensuring uninterrupted service
Services
Strata Management
We provide comprehensive strata management services for developers and residential corporations. Our team handles bylaw enforcement, fee collection, council training, and common property maintenance while ensuring compliance with provincial legislation. With expertise in bare-land strata requirements, we implement technology solutions that improve communication and operational efficiency for 30,000+ managed units.
Rental Management
Our rental management services cover tenant screening, lease administration, and property maintenance. We navigate legislative changes to protect landlords' investments while maintaining 1,500+ rental units across British Columbia. The service includes rent collection systems, conflict resolution protocols, and regular property inspections to ensure tenant satisfaction and property preservation.
First Nations Properties
Specialized management solutions for First Nations communities combine cultural sensitivity with regulatory compliance. We implement tailored approaches to property maintenance, financial reporting, and tenant relations while respecting community governance structures. Our experience includes managing housing developments that meet unique municipal requirements for Indigenous populations.
Council Training
We provide comprehensive council training programs covering strata governance fundamentals. Services include bylaw drafting assistance, financial management guidance, and meeting procedure instruction. Our managers maintain detailed records of council decisions while offering ongoing support for compliance with the Strata Property Act and related regulations.
Reserve Fund Planning
Our reserve fund studies ensure long-term financial sustainability for strata corporations. We analyze property conditions, project major repairs, and develop funding strategies that balance current expenses with future requirements. The service includes regular updates to maintain alignment with changing regulatory standards and property depreciation schedules.
People
Mike Browne
Managing Broker
Co-founder of Advantage Property Management, Mike Browne brings 30+ years of industry expertise. He established the company's strata management division and focuses on strategic growth while ensuring adherence to professional standards across 30,000+ managed units.
Brian Browne
Managing Broker
Co-founder Brian Browne oversees daily operations and staff development. With expertise in regulatory compliance, he implemented the company's conflict resolution training program and maintains leadership in rental management services across British Columbia.
Questions
What property types do you manage?
We manage residential strata complexes, bare-land strata developments, rental properties, and First Nations housing communities throughout British Columbia.
How do you handle maintenance requests?
Our established contractor network provides competitive pricing with no additional service charges. Emergency maintenance issues receive priority response within our standard operating hours.
What sets you apart from competitors?
Our 30+ years of local experience, proprietary conflict resolution training, and dedicated account continuity model ensure consistent, professional property management services.
Do you offer 24/7 tenant support?
While our offices operate Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, we have established protocols for urgent maintenance issues outside regular business hours.
How are management fees structured?
Fee structures vary by property type and management scope. We provide transparent proposals detailing service inclusions and cost components during initial consultations.
Reviews (6)
Krystal Klos
Dec 17, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Replies to inquiries are needlessly confrontational if you ever get one, promised rental incentives are never given, and they are all around unprofessional, unpleasant, and really quite boorish.
Replies to inquiries are needlessly confrontational if you ever get one, promised rental incentives are never given, and they are all around unprofessional, unpleasant, and really quite boorish.
BKNb
Sep 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Professionalism and knowledge widely displayed in the property management division. Great group of community minded Realtors with extensive expertise. A team environment is evident throughout their business
Professionalism and knowledge widely displayed in the property management division. Great group of community minded Realtors with extensive expertise. A team environment is evident throughout their business
Shannon Chapman
Aug 12, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Jennifer Powel is a joke! She never returns emails or phone calls but yet wants to get paid top dollar
The office staff are not friendly, rude and not helpful at all
Stay away!
Jennifer Powel is a joke! She never returns emails or phone calls but yet wants to get paid top dollar
The office staff are not friendly, rude and not helpful at all
Stay away!
Anonymous Anonymous
Jul 19, 2021
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Terrible customer service and would never recommend dealing with!! The lack of communication is completely unprofessional if any communication at all. If you're lucky to receive a call back they are completely rude and hostile. Dealing with a property management company, you would assume things are being taken care of properly but that is not the case as (we) tenants are left fending for ourselves to resolve housing repairs and the lack of safety and security within apartment buildings. Clearly, this company does not care for their customers and show little to no respect!
Dalejrrulz
Jun 28, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness,Value
Was apart of a council and we where getting great service unitl the manager we had retired. Since then the service has gone down, the price has gone up, the responses are delayed and confintational, request from owners and council have been ignored. They do not have a we care about our customers mentality as they once had.
Was apart of a council and we where getting great service unitl the manager we had retired. Since then the service has gone down, the price has gone up, the responses are delayed and confintational, request from owners and council have been ignored. They do not have a we care about our customers mentality as they once had.
Doris Corcese
Jun 15, 2021
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Our townhouse strata will soon be seeking service from another property management company, after months of extremely poor service and unreturned phone calls. It's now June 2021, and we have not yet had an AGM, because the manager fails to return phone calls or to act on our requests. It's time to contact the Real Estate Council of BC and the Better Business Bureau -- and/or stop paying strata fees.
