OUR COMPANY HISTORY
In 1979, Bill Lee’s vision became reality when he opened the first office of Lee & Associates in Orange County, California. Every Lee office is owned and operated by the real estate professionals within it, all of whom benefit from the sharing of real-time market intelligence that is vital to the delivery of superior commercial real estate services. The unique service platform has attracted some of the most experienced and talented real estate professionals in the industry, all of whom share Bill’s original vision of superior service through collective teamwork.
Lee & Associates offices offer a broad array of real estate services tailored to meet the needs of the company’s clientele in each of the markets served. This includes commercial real estate brokerage, property management, valuation, asset management and finance.
Currently, Lee & Associates is the largest firm of its kind in North America. The company’s reach extends across the US, British Columbia, and most recently, to Europe through a strategic alliance with Gerald Eve.
Brokerage Services
Engaging the services of a qualified real estate professional is critical to the completion of a successful transaction whether it involves the acquisition, disposition or leasing of commercial property. Your representative should be a product specialist and a local market expert with a comprehensive understanding of current market conditions and trend lines. You can count on your Lee & Associates professional to have the experience, knowledge, and resources needed to meet the unique challenges of your transaction and ensure that you make the most informed decision possible.
At Lee & Associates we recognize the special needs of companies located in multiple markets, and have specialists dedicated to meeting the unique challenges they face. We become your outsourced real estate department and provide specialized services critical to the successful management of a portfolio of operating locations. Whether it’s finding a new location, renewing a lease or keeping track of all your current leases, we are to help.
Industrial users are faced with new challenges every day, which may include changing regulations, international competition, new technologies, and a shortage of efficient, cost-effective space. Our experienced industrial professionals are specialists in their local markets who can help you secure a property that optimizes the operation of your business.
The successful underwriting of any investment property is directly related to the depth of knowledge of occupier market dynamics, a core strength of every Lee office. Our brokers are local specialists who can draw on their hands-on experience and comprehensive suite of analytical tools to help you acquire or dispose of commercial real estate assets when the time is right.
The multifamily investment market has experienced explosive growth in recent years. Demographic shifts and the re-urbanization and gentrification of neighborhoods across the country have put multifamily investment front and center. Safe, stable, more resilient to real estate cycles, and with their diversified tenant base, these factors make them a favorite among both institutional and private investors of all sizes. Lee & Associates has seasoned multifamily teams, experts in their respective multifamily markets, who have the experience and track record to help you sort through the unique complexities.
An unprecedented demographic shift in the workforce has business owners rethinking workspace design to attract the employees that will help their businesses grow and thrive. The office enviroment has become a home away from home, a place to collaborate and a place to create. Lee office specialists have the experience and knowledge to help you navigate this complex and changing realm.
The proliferation of online retailers has triggered a transformation in the real estate retail sector that we see as an opportunity. Retailers large and small, national to local, have adapted their brick-and-mortar platforms to include omnichannel retailing and “click and bricks” integration along with revised site requirements. Our retail specialists are at the leading edge of this transformation as they understand your unique challenges. Our retail specialists will help you find a tenant/buyer or the right location that optimizes market positioning, revenue growth, stability and profitability for decades to come.
The storage industry, like other niche property types, has undergone a period of rapid change. While many facilities continue to be and are still family owned, institutional players have increased their stakes in the industry, which presents new challenges to local investors. At Lee & Associates we have dedicated specialists to help you evaluate acquisition opportunities or position your property for sale at terms that maximize your investment yield.
The enormous growth of big-box and online retailing has been the catalyst for rapid logistics industry growth. Advances in materials handling technology and the construction of state-of-the-art facilities near intermodal hubs, has changed the way goods reach the consumer. Our dedicated logistics/supply chain specialists across the country speak your language and work together to get you what you need when you need it.
With the aging of the Baby Boomer generation, the largest in human history, comes a complex set of challenges for the senior housing and healthcare industry. That also means tremendous opportunity for investors and operators in the sector. Our Senior Housing/Healthcare specialists are trained and experienced in the sale and leasing of specialized health-related facilities, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and medical office properties.
Management Services
The Lee & Associates Management Services team is a critical component of our integrated commercial real estate services platform. Whether they are managing the day-to-operation of your property or acting in a construction or development management role, our experienced management professionals pursue one simple goal: add value to your property through the diligent delivery of superior management services. Lee managers see themselves as surrogate owners, paying attention to every detail and using every tool and resource at our disposal to optimize your property’s performance. As part of a firm with such deep roots in commercial brokerage, we have access to real-time market information that will help you in manage today’s rent roll and develop a prudent long-term strategy for your property.
Long known for its productive working relationships with REITs, financial institutions, and private owners of commercial and industrial property, Lee & Associates stands ready to optimize your real estate holdings through proven, proactive solutions. Our elite team of financial and real estate professionals develop real-world answers for clients—hands-on property management, tenant retention programs, innovative marketing efforts, construction management, development services, landlord representation, leasing initiatives, and financial services.
Getting your construction projects done on time and on budget is key to optimizing the performance of any investment property. Our construction management specialists have the hands-on experience and keen attention to detail to give you the peace of mind that everyone involved will be held accountable to complete your project as promised.
Our property managers are experts in the latest technology and analytical tools, including MRI, Timberline, ARGUS and CTI. That, combined with their depth of experience and collaboration with the real-time information provided by the company’s brokerage specialists, makes the Lee property management platform one that adds to your property’s value and gives you the peace of mind that your investment is in good hands.
Appraisal Services
The Lee & Associates Appraisal team offers a strategic valuation, consulting and analysis component of our integrated commercial services platform. No two properties are identical; we approach every assignment from the ground up, analyzing the current market data, learning all aspects of the property and identifying emerging trends to produce dependable, consistent solutions. As a critical component of a national real estate firm with deep roots in commercial brokerage, we have access to real-time market data and trends to assist our clients, whether for one property or a portfolio of properties. Lee & Associates is committed to providing best in class appraisal services to deliver real-world answers for our clients in a timely manner.
Our Valuation and Consulting Services appraisers provide comprehensive, accurate appraisals across all commercial property types throughout the United States and Canada. They have unrestricted access to nearly 1,000 commercial property specialists in our 57 offices nationwide. Lee brokers are on the front line track of every transaction in the marketplace and are the perfect source for the latest market intelligence that is vital to accurate property valuation. Our appraisers use the latest technology and analytical tools to complete each assignment, so that you can be confident in the final result.