Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announces the opening of an office in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The office will specialize in industrial owner/tenant representation, investment sales, and land sales, with plans to strategically recruit teams to grow their capabilities in office, retail, and multifamily. The Las Vegas team will be led by John Sharpe, SIOR, CCIM, LEED-AP as President.
“John has been a champion of the Lee & Associates broker-owned model for years, and his leadership, vision, and experience make him the ideal choice to lead our new Las Vegas office,” said Jeffrey Rinkov, CEO of Lee & Associates. “Having worked alongside John for many years, I have the utmost confidence in his ability to establish and grow a highly successful team. Under his leadership, supported by our collaborative national platform, this office will bring the exceptional service and expertise that clients have come to expect from Lee & Associates.”
Sharpe is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with nearly three decades of industry experience specializing in industrial and investment sales, leasing, and land transactions. In 2002, he co-founded Lee & Associates of Illinois, growing it into a full-service brokerage with more than 50 professionals. He currently serves on the Lee & Associates Board of Directors and as the firm’s Expansion Chair, leading strategic growth initiatives on a national scale. Sharpe is also a former board member of CompassionateLEE, Lee & Associates’ 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to philanthropic and community-driven efforts. A graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Finance and Real Estate, he holds professional licenses in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Nevada.
“The launch of Lee & Associates Las Vegas marks an exciting milestone, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring our unique, entrepreneurial culture to this dynamic market. For 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to our firm’s growth, and now, we are focused on establishing one of the premier commercial real estate offices in Las Vegas,” said Sharpe. “Lee & Associates is built on a foundation of collaboration, ownership, and an unwavering commitment to client success – values that will guide our operation in Las Vegas. We’re hitting the ground running and look forward to making a positive impact in the community.”
