Simon Kroos
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven commercial real estate professional with 4+ years of experience across investment sales, brokerage, and client advisory. Proven ability to source, underwrite, and execute deals—recently closing over $5.4 million across 12 transactions and 167,732 SF in the past year at NAI Ohio Equities. Strong understanding of industrial assets, sale-leasebacks, market analysis, and investor engagement. Now seeking to transition into acquisitions, asset management, in-house leasing, or property management within a principal-side real estate platform.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
NAI Ohio Equities
06.2024 - Current
- Closed 12 commercial transactions totaling 167,732 SF and $5.4 million in sales volume over the past 12 months, with a focus on industrial investment properties.
- Delivered full-cycle transaction support: site selection, underwriting, marketing strategy, buyer engagement, contract negotiation, and closing.
- Advised private investors, family offices, and institutional buyers gaining hands-on exposure to cap rate analysis, lease audits, and sale-leaseback structuring.
- Coordinated with attorneys, environmental consultants, and surveyors throughout due diligence processes experience transferable to acquisitions and asset management.
- Regularly presented market insights, rent comps, and value-add strategies to ownership groups and capital partners.
- Built strong relationships across the capital stack, enhancing deal flow and investor visibility across Columbus and Midwest markets.
Investment Sales, Associate
Grandstone Investment Sales
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted market research and analyzed local real estate trends to determine potential investment opportunities.
- Assisted in the preparation of investment proposals, including cash flow projections and risk analysis.
- Negotiated purchase agreements with sellers on behalf of clients.
- Developed and implemented marketing plans for property listings.
- Created and maintained a database of potential buyers and sellers.
- Negotiated purchase contracts with prospective buyers and sellers of real estate.
Investment Sales, Associate
NNN Pro Group
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Averaged 50 cold calls and 25 personalized emails daily to prospective investors/sellers.
- Consistently scheduled 3 meetings per week with new sellers and investors.
- Oversaw and negotiated offers for real estate purchases on clients' behalf.
- Networked with industry contacts to expand knowledge of real estate markets and best practices.
- Maintained current and accurate CRM database of prospective customers.
- Assessed company investment potential by examining historical trends, current activities and stated plans.
- Built tailored offering memorandum packages based on market conditions and real estate fundamental's for potential clients.
- Coordinated deal financing by gathering resources from financial institutions, public agencies or private companies.
Sales Associate
Newmark Knight Frank
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Successfully closed 7 transactions totaling $7.5MM in revenue.
- Set a new branch record for completing the fastest first transaction in under 4-months.
- Completed 50 outbound sales calls daily to prospective clients.
- Managed sales pipeline by actively following up with prospects and hot leads.
- Acquired new customers, counseled clients and identified purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
- Advised clients on market conditions, pricing and legal requirements for property transactions.
- Applied various methods to build client base, including networking, email and social media.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
University of Dayton
Sport Industry, Entrepreneurship
The Ohio State University
08.2021
Skills
- Investment strategy
- Site selection
- Lease negotiation
- Deal structuring
- Sales prospecting
- Tenant representation
Additional Information
- LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:
- Annual Sherwood Yards Wiffle Ball World Series Make-A-Wish Foundation Charity Event Bexley, OH
- Co-Founder 2012-Present
- Raised over $10,000 dollars for the Make-A-Wish Foundation over an eight-year period Played an integral role in fostering the growth of a small community event to a locally recognized annual charity Managed sponsor signup and donations, hand built operational structures, and coordinated zoning regulations
Interests
Sales, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Writing and Finance
Timeline
Senior Associate
NAI Ohio Equities
06.2024 - Current
Investment Sales, Associate
Grandstone Investment Sales
06.2023 - 04.2024
Investment Sales, Associate
NNN Pro Group
01.2023 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
Newmark Knight Frank
09.2021 - 11.2022
Sport Industry, Entrepreneurship
The Ohio State University
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
University of Dayton
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