Natalia Garbuzova

Managing Broker, Real Estate Advisor, Strata, Trading, and Property Manager

Natalia Gabuzova is a highly experienced and licensed Managing Broker with over a decade of hands-on involvement in British Columbia’s real estate industry. As the founder and broker-owner of First Stay Realty Inc., she leads a full-service real estate brokerage licensed in Trading, Rental, and Strata Management.

Natalia is recognized for her strategic approach to rental property management, with a particular specialization in maximizing investor returns through regulatory planning, operational efficiency, and compliance with Strata Rental Restriction Bylaws. Her deep knowledge of Delaying Provisions, Exemptions, and strata governance enables her to support both individual and institutional clients in optimizing their rental portfolios.

Natalia combines strong leadership with a client-first approach, ensuring that every property is professionally managed, fully compliant, and positioned for long-term growth.

What Sets Natalia Apart:
- Deep expertise in strata regulations and rental law
- Proven results in lease-up projects and tenant placement
- Skilled in both short-term and long-term property management
- Focused on investor return, tenant satisfaction, and cost control
- Fluent in delivering clear guidance in a complex regulatory environment

Professional Journey
- Managing Broker – First Stay Realty Inc. (2019–Present)
Overseeing full-service brokerage operations in trading, rental, and strata management.
- Associate Broker – Coral Property Management (2018–2019)
Delivering tailored management solutions to homeowners and investors.
- Realtor & Property Manager – New Century Real Estate (2012–2018)
Managing furnished/unfurnished residential and commercial rentals.
- Rental Agent & Strata Manager – VLR Management (2010–2012)
Leasing and managing high-value properties in the luxury rental market.

Languages: Ukrainian (native), English, Russian. Natalia is an active member of REBA: Real Estate Brokers Association of BC and community-focused.