Land Development Specialist

My passion is making sure our clients win - every time.
Meet Sat Swaich

Sat Swaich specializes in identifying, marketing, and selling development and investment land throughout Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. Whether you’re assembling parcels, preparing for rezoning, or evaluating a commercial site’s highest and best use, our team provides the market data and developer network to make it happen.

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Medallion Club Award
Sutton Real Estate Million Dollar Award 2022
Sutton Real Estate Elite Award 2021
Sutton Real Estate Elite Award

The Process

Sat Swaich specializes in commercial and residential development land across Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley. Our process goes beyond a typical property sale — we analyze feasibility, navigate rezoning, and connect you with serious developer networks to maximize your land’s value.

Below is an overview of how we approach each stage of development land transactions.

Site Evaluation & Feasibility

Before marketing or purchasing any site, we conduct a comprehensive evaluation to understand its true potential.

This includes:

  • Reviewing zoning designations and alignment with the city’s Official Community Plan (OCP)

  • Assessing servicing availability (sewer, water, roads) and infrastructure costs

  • Coordinating Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) if applicable

  • Analyzing market absorption and financial feasibility

We help landowners understand whether their property is ready for development — and what steps are needed to get there.

Land Assembly Strategy

  • Identifying compatible neighboring properties

  • Negotiating fair agreements among multiple owners

  • Packaging the assembled land for sale to qualified developers

  • Managing timelines, due diligence, and legal coordination

    This strategy often leads to significantly higher per-lot returns and smoother rezoning approvals.

Rezoning Guidance

  • We guide clients through every step, including:

  • Preparing rezoning and development applications

  • Coordinating professional consultants (architects, planners, engineers)

  • Representing landowners during public hearings and city reviews

  • Aligning proposals with city growth plans to streamline approvals

Our deep local experience with Abbotsford’s planning and OCP processes helps ensure rezoning efforts are strategic and successful.

Developer Network Access

Through years of experience in the Fraser Valley market, Sat Swaich has built strong relationships with active developers, builders, and investors.

  • This network allows us to:

  • Present properties off-market to qualified developers

  • Match land opportunities to the right builder profile

  • Create competitive bidding environments that increase sale value

  • Accelerate timelines for serious offers

You gain access to an ecosystem of credible buyers actively seeking their next project — rather than waiting for the market to find you.

Marketing Development Land

Effective marketing for development land is about storytelling and vision — showing what’s possible, not just what exists today.

Our marketing strategy includes:

  • High-quality concept plans, renderings, and zoning summaries
  • Professionally designed brochures and web listings
  • Targeted campaigns through commercial MLS and Investor networks
  • Customized exposure to developers seeking specific land types (multi-family, mixed-use, industrial)

We don’t just list your property — we position it to reach the right buyers at the right time.

From Raw Land to Redevelopment — We’re With You Every Step

Whether you’re a landowner exploring redevelopment, or a developer seeking your next site, we help you move from potential to project with clarity, confidence, and maximum return.

Thinking about selling or developing your land?

Contact Sat Swaich today for a confidential evaluation and development strategy consultation.

Why Hire a Development Realtor?

Expert Guidance from Start to Sold.

Navigating land development requires more than just selling property — it takes specialized strategy and experience.

As a trusted Development Realtor in Abbotsford, Sat Swaich provides:

Local Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of zoning, OCP plans, and Fraser Valley market trends.

Property Identification: Finding prime development land that aligns with your goals.

Rezoning & Process Expertise: Guiding you through approvals, permits, and municipal requirements.

Professional Network: Access to top builders, engineers, planners, and investors.

Strategic Planning: Helping maximize land value through feasibility studies and market insight.

Negotiation & Risk Management: Protecting your investment with proven deal-making experience.

Whether you’re assembling land, selling a development site, or acquiring your next project, Sat’s expertise ensures a seamless and profitable process — from concept to completion.

What Is a Land Assembly?

Transforming potential into opportunity.

A land assembly is the process of combining multiple adjacent properties into one larger parcel — unlocking new development possibilities that smaller lots alone couldn’t achieve.

Developers and investors initiate land assemblies to maximize land use efficiency, achieve economies of scale, and create projects with stronger financial and community impact.

The process involves negotiating with multiple property owners, aligning timelines, and ensuring compliance with local zoning laws and development regulations. It requires strategic coordination, clear communication, and deep local knowledge.

While assemblies can be complex — balancing different seller expectations, legal frameworks, and environmental considerations — the rewards are significant:

Greater development potential for multi-family, mixed-use, or commercial projects

Enhanced urban revitalization and infrastructure improvements

Increased land value for participating owners

Sat Swaich specializes in facilitating successful land assemblies across Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley — connecting landowners, developers, and investors to turn vision into value.

What Is an Official Community Plan (OCP)?

The blueprint that shapes your city’s future.

An Official Community Plan (OCP) is a municipality’s long-term vision — a strategic roadmap that guides how land is used and developed over the next 20 to 30 years. It reflects the community’s values, goals, and aspirations for sustainable growth and livability.

The OCP outlines:

Land Use Designations: Where residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural developments can occur.

Housing Strategy: Ensuring diverse housing options for all demographics and income levels.

Transportation & Infrastructure: Coordinating roads, transit, water, and utilities for efficient city growth.

Environmental Stewardship: Protecting green spaces, managing climate impact, and preserving local ecosystems.

Economic Development: Encouraging investment, business expansion, and job creation.

Community Services: Planning for schools, healthcare, parks, and recreation.

Public consultation plays a key role — residents, developers, and stakeholders all contribute to shaping the city’s future direction.

For developers and landowners, understanding the OCP is essential: it determines a property’s zoning potential and development opportunity.

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