JAMES PIERI, JR.

Sr. Vice President | Broker & Principal

(760) 448-2457
(619) 972-2214
(760) 929-9700
jpieri@lee-associates.com
License #01411347

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James Pieri, Jr. has specialized in Retail & Investment Brokerage, Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, Construction and Development, Investment sales, 1031 Exchanges, Asset and Property Management
throughout San Diego County and abroad since 2001. Mr. Pieri has extensive experience with Buyer and Seller purchase negotiations, Business and Restaurant Asset purchase negotiations, ABC Liquor
license transfers/purchases, Tenant and Landlord Lease negotiations, asset management, market analysis, financial analysis, and development.

CAREER SUMMARY

2020–Present

Sr. Vice President | Broker & Principal

Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services 

Mr. Pieri is actively involved in commercial real estate sales and leasing, buyer and seller purchase negotiations, tenant and landlord lease negotiations, restaurant and dental office business asset sales and investment sales and acquisitions. James specializes in working with retail tenants and restaurant clients throughout Southern California. 

2005-2020

President/CEO

Gateway Financial Real Estate 

James Pieri, Jr., a native of San Diego founded Gateway Financial Real Estate in 2005 with the sole purpose of connecting people with great aspirations to propel our amazing city’s growth in positive ways with their quality businesses. Commercial real estate services include; Buyer & Seller Representation, Tenant & Landlord Representation, Leasing, Investment Purchases, Business Brokerage, Restaurant Asset Sales, ABC Liquor License Purchase & Transfer, Marketing and Financial Analysis. 

2001-2010

Vice President

Mountain West Real Estate 

Oversaw the company’s real estate activities, leasing, purchasing, land acquisition, property management and office operations. Oversaw approximately 500,000 SF of mixed-use Class “A” office and retail properties in addition to approximately 50 multifamily apartments and several single-family residence rental units. Identified areas requiring upper management involvement and analysis. Provided ownership with detailed reporting on acquisition opportunities. Made executive level decisions while maintaining high level of professionalism. 

EDUCATION

  •  San Diego State University (1998-2003) - Bachelor of Science - Business Finance 

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • State of California Licensed Real Estate Broker 
  • ProVisors of San Diego (La Jolla) 
  • BNI of San Diego (Mission Valley & Encinitas) 
  • San Diego Association of Realtors 
  • California Association of Realtors 
  • National Association of Realtors

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST

 

  • Shea Homes
  • Gateway Chula Vista
  • Over 40+ Active Restaurants
  • Urbana Luxury Apartment Living
  • Enterprise Mobility / Auto +
    Truck Rental & Sales