About
Professional Summary
Jake is a perennial high producing real estate investment specialist who's main objective is to help his clients make sound investment decisions leading to superior returns for their assets. He has made a habit of continually exceeding his clients expectations by applying best-in class research and market practices to deliver optimal real estate solutions across a variety of different asset classes. His market tested advisory approach outlines clear and comprehensive strategic processes throughout the sale cycle, and has made him a valuable partner to his clients.
Jake is well versed in a variety of different deal structures, and is a firm believer in de-risking the transaction process for his clients in order to ensure deal velocity, optimal pricing, and closing certainty. Jake's strengths include business development, property marketing, negotiation and transaction management.
Jake represents public, institutional, and private capital clients in the acquisition & disposition of commercial real estate in markets all across Ontario. Jake has advised on transactions totaling over $450M to date.
Accomplishments
As a first year broker at Colliers, Jake was recognized as the top in his class and has since continued to excel and be recognized as one of the top young investment brokers in Eastern Canada.
Education
Jake graduated from the University of Ottawa in April of 2015. He attended the Telfer School of Management, where he received a Bachelor of Commerce Degree after 4 years.
Jake took part as a member of both uOttawa's varisty football and track & field team's during this time.
Memberships & Involvements
Current Industry Affiliations:
- OREA, RECO, TREB
Charitable Organizations:
- St. Michael's Younge Leaders (2015-2017)
Clients
Notable Transactional Relationships:
Slate Asset Management, Kingsett, Nexus REIT, Churchill International Property Corp., PlazaCorp, Amexon Corporation, Algoma Central Corporation, Locke Acquisition Corp.
Testimonials
“Colliers has been great in helping us dispose of some non-core assets within our portfolio, and we’ve very much appreciated and relied on Jake & Jared's expertise in properly valuing the assets, uncovering qualified private buyers, and ultimately delivering the desired results”
- Brian Bastable, Slate Asset Management
“The Colliers team exceeded expectations when helping us to sell off a non-core retail asset in our portfolio. The team was efficient, transparent, and in constant communication throughout the entirety of the sale process. They were great to work with.”
- Kelly Hanczyk, Nexus REIT
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My Team
My Team
David has been involved in the sale of more than $2.5 billion in commercial real estate transactions since joining Colliers in 1993. David has experience in every major Canadian market and has sold a significant project or portfolio in all asset types including office, retail, industrial, apartment and hotel.
David currently leads a team that is specialized in the sale of retail investment properties throughout Ontario.