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    About Strata

    Strata is a Toronto-based real estate brokerage whose ultimate goal is to bring more transparency to the housing market. We do this by placing objective data directly in the hands of the customer.

    We use the latest technology to capture smart, easy-to-understand insights based on over a decade of aggregated sales and rental transactions. We’ve gone to great lengths to present this data in a way that anyone — from a plumber to a philosophy major — can understand.

    There’s no shortage of websites with real estate listings. But we’ve made it our mission to go beyond the usual specs — from the exact size of a unit, to the likelihood it’ll attract multiple offers, to insight on the local market temperature. We provide the kind of detail you need to make truly informed decisions.

    When you’re ready, book a no-obligation consultation with one of our agents. They’ll walk you through the pros and cons of any property you’re considering — because we act as advisors first. That’s how we’ve earned a 4.9 Google rating with over 400 reviews.

    Our Backstory

    Strata Real Estate Brokerage launched in 2012, followed by Strata.ca in 2017 — the result of a collaboration between a statistician, two developers, and a broker determined to make real estate more transparent.

    Tired of the status quo, our priority was to radically improve the customer experience. We did this by opening up access to property data that had historically been kept behind a firewall — and we laid it all out in plain language, free to use.

    Our business model is simple: users reach out when they need help buying, selling, or renting a home.

    Not looking for assistance? That’s totally fine — enjoy the site and everything it has to offer.

    Why 'Strata'?

    We feature both condos and freeholds (houses) on Strata.ca. While the word ‘strata’ might bring high-rise condos to mind, the concept goes much deeper. It refers to the layers that make up a community — both the physical homes and the social fabric around them.

    When you buy a home, you’re not just purchasing a place to live, but a stake in the neighbourhood. You help shape how the area evolves, and you take responsibility for your own slice of land within the broader strata.

    So whether you live in a house or a condo, you’re part of a shared ecosystem — helping shape the community around you.

    That’s why we chose the name ‘Strata.’ It captures the essence of our real estate team and the work we do.

    Founder – Robert Van Rhijn

    Since obtaining his real estate license in 2008, Robert’s goal has been to merge data technology with core customer service values — in an effort to change how people experience the homebuying process.

    He spent four years at Re/Max, becoming the #1-ranked agent* at his brokerage before launching his own in 2012. Since then, he’s built a team of like-minded agents working in a collaborative, supportive, and non-competitive environment.

    You can read his full bio here.

    Get in Touch

    If you have questions, email us at team@strata.ca or reach out to one of our real estate agents.

    Media Inquiries

    For interviews, please send your request to media@strata.ca. Media outlets can expect a response from either our Managing Director or Broker of Record.

    *Based on resale sales volume at Re/Max Condos Plus from January - November 2012