December 15, 2020 (Atlanta, Georgia) – Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, is proud to announce the addition of Taylor Wolfes as Principal and head of Atlanta’s Net Lease Sales Group. Mr. Wolfes brings 13 years of commercial real estate experience to the Lee Atlanta office. He specializes in the buying, selling, and recapitalization of properties throughout the United States and provides an array of services including: Disposition…
IN THE NEWS: Dayton Street Partners Enters Atlanta Market with 180,300 SF Rock Hill Distribution Center
ATLANTA (December 9, 2020) — Chicago-based commercial real estate developer, Dayton Street Partners (DSP), is pleased to announce its entrance into the Atlanta market with the acquisition of a 12.60-acre land site located at Rock Hill Drive and Georgia Highway 85. Dayton Street Partners began actively pursuing investment opportunities in Atlanta in early 2019 with the intent of establishing a Southeast presence directly through its distribution hub. Throughout the initial search, DSP’s Howard Wedren, Michael…
IN THE NEWS: Lee & Associates Atlanta Hires New Head of Net Lease Business
December 3, 2020 – Lee & Associates Atlanta has hired a former JLL broker to lead its net lease group and added several other agents as it continues to grow its office. Lee Atlanta President and CEO David Howard said the firm hired Taylor Wolfes to lead its new net lease group that deals with the buying, selling and recapitalization of properties rented to a single tenant. Wolfes worked in JLL’s net lease group in Atlanta…
IN THE NEWS: Lee & Associates Brokers Sale of 149K-SF Industrial Facility in Greenville
November 18th, 2020 — Lee & Associates – Atlanta represented Pattillo Industrial Real Estate in the off-market acquisition of 74 Brookfield Oaks in Greenville South Carolina a 148,643 square foot brand new industrial facility in the burgeoning Mauldin submarket. Lee & Associates’ President & CEO, Dave Howard, and Executive Vice President/Principal, Mike Sutter, identified this opportunity as an excellent addition to the Pattillo portfolio and an opportunity to expand their presence in the Upstate market….
IN THE NEWS: Lee & Associates Tapped to Lease 180K-SF Industrial Property Near Atlanta Airport
October 27, 2020— Lee & Associates’ Atlanta office secured a 180,300 SF industrial listing with Chicago-based commercial real estate developer, Dayton Street Partners. The project is strategically located within the Airport submarket, one of Atlanta’s most competitive areas for industrial real estate. Lee & Associates’ Mike Sutter, SIOR and Rick Tumlin, CCIM, SIOR were awarded the listing after developing an advisory relationship with the investor during the location selection and due diligence period. Collectively, Mr….
IN THE NEWS: Lee & Associates Arranges Sale of 85K-SF Industrial Facility in Atlanta
ATLANTA (October 21, 2020) — Lee & Associates’ Atlanta office is pleased to announce another successful closing for Stonelake Capital Partners in the Fulton Industrial/I-20 West submarket. 307 Fulton Industrial Circle is an 84,862 SF industrial warehouse with unparalleled access to I-20 West, Charlie Brown Airport, Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, a new UPS facility, a new Amazon fulfillment facility as well as many other national manufacturers and distributors. Lee & Associates’ Mike Sutter, SIOR and…
IN THE NEWS: Craig Viergever, SIOR featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle on changes in commercial real estate
Our very own Craig Viergever, SIOR was featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle about changes in commercial real estate. How have you seen the industry change over the last few years in Atlanta and nationally? Has Atlanta “followed” national trends? Craig Viergever, SIOR: “The industrial sector has grown to be the crown jewel of all real estate sectors from an ownership/investment standpoint. Commercial brokerage has become more virtual/on-line over the past few years, and I…
Lee & Associates – Atlanta’s Trip Ackerman Receives SIOR Designation
ATLANTA (June 23, 2020) — Lee & Associates’ Atlanta office is pleased to announce that Trip Ackerman, Executive Vice President and Principal of their Industrial team, has been awarded SIOR designation. SIOR designation is a highly sought-after professional achievement for commercial real estate experts with a strong transactional history in brokerage. Applicants must have at least five years of experience and must meet an extensive list of qualifications including production volume, endorsements, education, and ethics…
Lee & Associates – Atlanta’s Management Services Group Secures Nine-Asset Portfolio Totaling 1,108,244 SF from Long-Term Client
ATLANTA (August 20, 2020) — Lee & Associates Atlanta’s Management Services Group is pleased to add a nine-asset, 1,108,244 SF, industrial portfolio to their team from long-time client, Meniscus Group. Lee & Associates’ Amy Martinez was initially engaged by the California-based, industrial real estate investment group in 2012 to act as a local contact as they moved into the Atlanta market. Since then, Meniscus Group has grown their Atlanta footprint requiring more extensive help locally….