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Interview
SECURING success
Lee Shapiro of Kennedy Wilson Brokerage shares what ’ s hot in Hollywood ’ s commercial real estate market
I was fortunate to come out of college and recognize that commercial real estate was where I wanted to be . My first job in 1987 was in the sector and that ’ s where I still am today . I worked for Fred Sands Realtors , a large firm in Los Angeles . Fred was a wonderful man , a great marketer , and a fantastic mentor . During my time there , we developed a substantial presence throughout the markets . About 14 years ago , however , I moved over to Kennedy Wilson Brokerage ,” Lee begins .
Lee Shapiro serves as Executive Vice President , Director of Retail for Kennedy Wilson Brokerage in Los Angeles . For the past 31 years , he has specialized in the sale and leasing of commercial investment properties throughout Southern California with a focus on office , retail , and development sites . Lee has extensive experience in assisting private capital and institutional owners and developers with the design and leasing of new projects as well as the repositioning of existing properties .
“ While there ’ s no such thing as a typical day ,” Lee continues , “ there are regular scheduled meetings that we have with owners and brokers . I represent institutional and corporate owners as well as families , and as such , there are always catch-up calls , meetings , and reporting to be done . Part of our day typically involves meetings and tours with prospective tenants and buyers in the actual spaces .
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