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Clint Hankla, Senior Director, Lee & Associates – Houston Networking is one of the most important parts of my job as a broker. The real estate industry is driven by the relationships you create, grow and maintain throughout your career. Networking within your company is also very rewarding. I cannot close all of the deals I generate, so collaboration is how I stay involved and say yes to more business. With networking, if we keep…

Mike Spears, SIOR, CCIM has established a remarkable career spanning over 18 years with more than $1 billion in transactions. He specializes in the greater Houston area, primarily focusing on the north and northwest submarkets. Mike’s always said he knows he’s never been the tallest, fastest, strongest or smartest person in the room, but he’s worked impeccably hard to position himself as a leader. During the start of his real estate career, he faced one…

Building A Strong Team On Command and In Demand Are Start-Ups Worth The Investment

The Houston office of Lee & Associates has launched a new national retail broker business line with the hire of a former senior vice president from Transwestern. Grant Walker joins the Newport Beach, California-based commercial real estate firm as a senior director and will be responsible for building and overseeing the new division. Walker specializes in tenant representation, with a focus on national food and beverage brands. One of the companies he currently represents is…

By Robert LaCoure, Principal, Lee & Associates – Houston The coworking phenomenon has certainly disrupted the commercial real estate (CRE) market over the last few years, as well as changed the way we perceive office space. With a possible economic downturn looming around the corner, the question of how the coworking trend will be affected has become a common discussion among CRE professionals and office building landlords. Over 70% of economists are predicting another recession…

By Preston Yaggi, SIOR, CCIM, Principal at Lee & Associates – Houston Think you know enough to handle it all? Before embarking on your own, here are six common mistakes commercial real estate buyers make when purchasing a property. Not using a broker: Knowing the market is not as easy as it’s perceived. It’s important to know that you are getting the right deal and the right fit for your business. Hiring a qualified broker…

By Mike Spears, SIOR, CCIM, Managing Principal, Lee & Associates – Houston There are jobs and then there are careers. If you’re going to treat your profession of a broker as a job, then you should pursue a different career. Most pursuing a career will find various ways to excel and advance because it’s worth more than a commission, it’s about becoming a trusted adviser. Part of advancing is gaining certifications through higher-end training and…

Q&A with Chris Lewis, managing principal, Lee & Associates – Houston Employees are the heart and soul of a company and are often dubbed as a company’s most valuable asset. Business owners who prioritize their employees’ happiness and well-being typically attract, and more importantly, retain the best talent. When searching for a new office location, companies should take into account the location, available amenities, building energy, access to nature, natural light and length of commute,…

After more than 50 years of operating as an airport for smaller aircraft, Weiser Airpark in Cypress will soon become a massive industrial park following one of the largest land transactions of the year. Dallas-based developer Trammell Crow Co., in a partnership with New York-based Clarion Partners, closed on the Weiser property at 21904 Northwest Freeway earlier this month. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Trammell Crow and Clarion Partners purchased the 102.3-acre airpark…