Harrison Laird
Principal
Lee & Associates Pacific Northwest - Tacoma
Specializing in Office & Investment
Biography
Specializing in Office & Investment
Harrison Laird specializes in the sales and leasing of office properties throughout the South Sound region. Together with his partner, John Bauder, they bring over 45 years of commercial real estate experience, and a distinguished reputation, into each transaction. This has resulted in unrivaled market intelligence, allowing them to deliver exceptional results to each of their clients. Their influence has, and continues to shape the South Sound office market, ushering new companies and investors into the region; John and Harrison regularly transact the largest, and most complex office leases and sales in the South Sound, year after year.
Harrison lives in Tacoma with his wife and their two children. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he has organized and led numerous climbs including Denali, Mont Blanc, Aconcagua, Vinson Massif, and over 35 climbs of Mount Rainier. In the spring of 2015, he attempted to summit Mount Everest, but was turned around by the devastating earthquakes in the region. He also enjoys backpacking, biking, climbing, and skiing.
Notable Lease Transactions
- State Farm - 348,000 SF - Tenant Rep.
- State of Washington DOR - 150,000 SF - Tenant Rep.
- State of Washington L&I - 51,000 SF - Tenant Rep.
- Infoblox - 46,000 SF - Landlord Rep.
- Comprehensive Life Resources - 42,000 SF - Landlord Rep.
- Zenith Education Group - 34,000 SF - Landlord / Tenant Rep.
Notable Sale Transactions
- 1501 Market Street - 149,000 SF - $27,271,000
- Tacoma Rhodes Center - 180,000 SF - $19,569,000
- 1102 Broadway - 85,000 SF - $17,250,000
- Tacoma Mall Office Building - 116,000 SF - $16,550,000
- 1305 Tacoma Avenue - 116,000 SF - $13,415,000
- Commerce Building - 85,000 SF - $12,250,000
Professional Accolades
- 40 Under 40 Honoree Puget Sound Business Journal 2023
- Best in Business Commercial Broker South Sound Business 2023
- SIOR Office Broker of the Year Nominee 2023
- Transacted Largest Office Sale in Tacoma 2018-2021, 2023
- Transacted Largest Office Leases in Pierce and Thruston Counties 2016-2019, 2022-2023, in Pierce County 2021
Education
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B.A. - Pre-Law - Washington State University