UBC Real Estate Club

Consisting of acquisitions, portfolio & asset management, lending, and others, a career in real estate finance involves valuing, purchasing, and managing real estate as an investment vehicle for profit, whether as an owner or a fiduciary.

Commercial brokers act as an intermediary between buyers and sellers of commercial properties, and often work with many investment and development firms to facilitate transactions.

Real estate developers seek out opportunities to purchase developed or undeveloped land, then either make improvements or construct real estate on the land, with the intention of then selling or leasing it for profit.

Real estate consultants are trained to analyze the needs and objectives of their clients, who are often investment, lending, construction or development firms, and advising strategies for addressing these needs.

Real estate marketing professionals establish promotional materials/activities on behalf of their clients, who are often development firms, investors, or brokerage firms, with the goal of maximizing the clients' brand and profile.

Property managers oversee the daily operations of a real estate asset, including rent collection, tenant requests/emergencies, property maintenance/repairs, and budget management.

Jason is a fourth-year commerce student specializing in real estate. This past year Jason worked at QuadReal on both the domestic and international platforms. Prior to that, he worked at RBC in their commercial banking division. In his free time, Jason enjoys playing golf and hockey with friends, working out, and watching the Raptors.

Will is a fourth-year commerce student specializing in Real Estate and minoring in Economics. He has a strong passion for commercial real estate development. He hopes to blend his passion of real estate and love for skiing by developing ski resorts at new upcoming mountains. In his free time, you can catch him golfing with his friends, skiing, and enjoying a cold beer on the patio.

Daniella is an ambitious 4th year Commerce student, specialized in Accounting. Having lived in Vancouver for her entire life, she has grown a passion for the real estate industry and has had valuable experience within development, property management, accounting and law. Daniella is eager to create connections with industry professionals and students within the club, and learn more about opportunities within the real estate world. During her free time, Daniella enjoys outdoor activities, especially hiking, golfing, swimming, skiing, and training for a marathon!

Samuel is a fourth-year finance and real estate student at UBC. He has a strong passion for real estate that stems from watching the Vancouver industry grow over the last decade. He is extremely interested in real estate investing and development. Samuel is an avid cyclist, hockey player and golfer. In his free time, he can be found watching hockey or exploring new breweries. This is his first year with the UBC Real Estate Club, and couldn’t be more excited!

Zane is a third-year Economics Major and has been working with the club since December, 2018. He has a passion for real estate development, investment, and sustainability. Zane is hoping to help the UBC Real Estate Club grow and connect more students to the incredible industry! Away from school, Zane is an avid traveler and curler. He looks forward to another great year with the UBC Real Estate Club team!

Claire is a driven 4th year Commerce student specializing in Finance. With a keen interest in the real estate industry, she has gained significant exposure to the Vancouver market while working for two of Vancouver's most prominent developers over the past 3 years. Claire is eager to further her relationships and expand her network within the industry as one of the UBC Real Estate VP External members for the 2020/2021 academic year. During her spare time, Claire can be found doing one of the many outdoor activities she loves - whether it be skiing in Whistler, hiking any of the local mountains or running a half/full marathon!

Rohet is a 3rd year Commerce student specializing in Real Estate who was born and raised here in Vancouver. His passion for real estate began at young age, while being immersed in the ever-changing Vancouver real estate scene. This is his second year on the UBC Real Estate Club team and looks forward to putting on engaging online events for students looking to expand their knowledge in the different facets of real estate. When he’s not involved in the market, you can find him playing soccer or trying to hack together a decent score on the golf course!

Jake is currently a 4th year Economics student at UBC who realized his passion for real estate at a very early age when visiting his father’s commercial real estate developments. Blending his passion for real estate and finance, Jake completed an internship as an Investment Analyst in the real estate department at PSP Investments this past winter. As VP, Market Research & Analysis, he is in charge of UBC Real Estate Club’s team of Market Research Analysts, looking to bring UBC’s understanding of the real estate markets to a new level. Outside of real estate, he enjoys training Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and travelling.

Marga is a 4th year Commerce student specializing in Real Estate. Born and raised in the Philippines, she was exposed to the real estate industry ever since she was a kid through her parents’ business, particularly in the industrial and commercial sectors. However, she has grown interest in research and appraisals and hopes to help others and herself grow their network and knowledge by executing insightful events for the club. Asides from this, Marga is an avid tennis fan, and enjoys volleyball and puzzle-making.

Jason is a 3rd year Commerce student specializing in Finance and Real Estate. Having grown up seeing the many ways in which real estate has influenced his hometown of Vancouver, Jason has developed a passion for real estate and property development at an early age. Through the UBC Real Estate Club, Jason hopes to share this passion with like-minded students at UBC and hopes to help connect them with the network and resources they need to succeed in a career in real estate. In his spare time, Jason enjoys playing hockey, travelling, and discovering new music.

Vasko is a 4th year Commerce student, specializing in Accounting and Real Estate. After living in downtown Vancouver for most of his life, he became fascinated with the development process of commercial and residential buildings that were constantly being built around him. He hopes to create relationships with industry professionals and students, and learn more about the opportunities in commercial real estate. Outside of school, Vasko enjoys playing basketball, music production, and beating his friends in fantasy sports.

Tamara is a 5^th year Commerce student specializing in Real Estate. Through several internships in commercial development, investments, and valuations, she has grown a passion for the industry and is excited to be joining the team! As the Advisor to the Executive Team, Tamara hopes to help bridge the gap between students and industry professionals, by leveraging her diverse insights gained from invaluable case competitions and work experiences at both institutional and local firms. Specifically, she is looking forward to strengthening the Club’s platform, as a community to inspire and educate students about the dynamic industry and career opportunities! Outside of school, Tamara enjoys exploring BC’s great outdoors, travelling abroad, and watching Canucks games.