BENJAMIN DECKER
Vice President
Lee & Associates South Florida
Specializing in Self-Storage and Industrial Investment Sales
Benjamin Decker
Vice President
M: 858.213.6393
O: 305.235.1500 x1034
bdecker@lee-associates.com
7925 NW 12th Street, Suite 301
Miami, FL 33126
Biography
Specializing in Self-Storage and Industrial Investment Sales
Benjamin Decker serves as Vice President at Lee & Associates South Florida where he specializes in representing owners in the sale and acquisition of self-storage and industrial assets throughout the state of Florida.
Mr. Decker works closely with local and out-of-state landlords, private equity groups, REITs, and developers through all stages of the investment life cycle. Prior to joining Lee & Associates, Ben began working as a broker in self-storage during the Pandemic where he focused on emerging markets in the Sun Belt states. He has experienced both challenging and lucrative economic cycles, in which he has accumulated a comprehensive track record of delivering both immediate and long-term solutions to clients in a variety of circumstances. His strong background in market analysis, asset valuation, and discounted cash flow analysis, paired with an unwavering pursuit to drive deals across the finish line, positions him to successfully navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving market on behalf of his clients.
Additionally, Lee & Associates is widely known as a collaborative firm in which 1,200 commercial real estate professionals in 78 offices successfully worked together to complete over $32 billion in transactions nationwide in 2022.
Ben studied Finance in the Haslam College of Business while attending the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. While in college, he ambitiously began a full-time career in brokerage with Matthews REIS while also co-founding the UT Real Estate Society. Prior to attending Tennessee, he played baseball at San Diego Mesa College in his hometown and graduated from Poway High School. He enjoys spending his free time with friends and family on the beach, out in the ocean, serving his community, golfing, grilling, white water rafting, and camping.
Areas of Specialization
- Self-Storage
- Flex Warehouse
- Industrial Outdoor Storage
- Landlord Representation
- Buyer Representation
- Sale Leasebacks
- Market Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Scenario Analysis
- Site Selection
- Asset Valuation
- Deal Structuring
- Contract Negotiation
Education
- BS, Finance, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- AS, Business, San Diego Mesa College
Professional Licenses & Certifications
- Florida Real Estate License, SL3584094
- ARGUS Software Certificate (ASC) - Enterprise
- REFM Certificate in Excel for Real Estate: Levels 1, 2, 3
- Bloomberg Market Concepts