I recommend Sands Investment Group highly! Professional, constantly in contact and helped with every aspect of our sale. Adam Bridges was amazing to work with! Thank you for making this transaction so easy.
- Debbie Shimonek | Candy Cane Corner
I recommend Sands Investment Group highly! Professional, constantly in contact and helped with every aspect of our sale. Adam Bridges was amazing to work with! Thank you for making this transaction so easy.
- Debbie Shimonek | Candy Cane Corner
We highly recommend Sands Investment Group, particularly Adam Bridges and Will Steinman, for their exceptional service in brokering the sale of our early childhood education center. Their professionalism, communication, and strategic expertise were instrumental in achieving a smooth and successful transaction. Working with them was a pleasure, and we look forward to future collaborations.
- Matt Wachter | Carolina Park Academy
Adam Bridges, Will Steinman and Liam Radin have been a dream to work with on the sale of my property! It's really hard to find enough words to explain how phenomenal they are. With most people, I often find myself checking behind them and staying on top of things myself because they don't get things done properly or miss important details. However, with them, that is not the case. They are always on top of things, demonstrating top-notch professionalism, knowing exactly what needs to be done and when, and ensuring it's done with precision. They are incredibly thorough and readily available when you need them. I could go on and on, but let's just say you won't find anyone better in my book.
- Seller | Childcare Network
Kyle Brown was fantastic to work with and very knowledgeable. He was very helpful every step of the way! I would highly recommend him to anyone! I hope we get to work together again in the future.
- Seller | Sto-Rite Storage
Working with Munir Meghjani and Rahil Lakhani was an absolute game-changer for our gas station deal. We faced a lot of challenges from spiking interest rates to difficult third-party vendors. Our buyers almost backed out several times due to these issues, but Munir and his team stepped in, with their extensive experience and contacts, and consistently were able to provide tangible solutions. They even sourced multiple backup offers, creating a bidding war before we went under. With their extensive transaction experience, consistent communication, and deep knowledge of the asset class, they managed to bring us the best group and get the deal back on track in no time. I couldn't be happier with the final result, and I'm eagerly looking forward to collaborating with the team on future dispositions and acquisitions!
- Seller | Chevron Strip Center
Harry Archer and his team were instrumental in facilitating the sale of our family’s commercial asset in Hartford. Harry handled the negotiation of a new five-year lease with the tenant before we took the property to market. The marketing process was smooth and professional. I look forward to working with Harry again and unreservedly recommend him to friends and family.
- Seller | NAPA Auto Parts | Hartford, CT
My husband and I were referred to Adam Bridges for help with the sale of our business, which we have owned for some 30 years. As you can imagine, this was very difficult for us. Mr Bridge’s knowledge and skills soon calmed our fears. The direction he gave helped us to understand the complexity of the sale as well as what steps would be the most advantageous. He and his team far exceeded our expectations. We closed the sale much sooner that expected which proved to be very profitable for us. We are so grateful to him for his help in getting the job done. It is with much enthusiasm that I recommend Adam Bridges and Sands Investment Group as your Investment Advisor.
- Seller | Color Us Kids 4-Unit Portfolio
Harry Archer was professional and enthusiastic in identifying a buyer for our property. He was thorough and maintained a positive attitude throughout the transaction in assisting both the buyer and myself.
- Seller | NAPA Auto Parts | Plymouth, MI
It was a pleasure working with Solomon Colvin on this transaction. He was always upfront and on top of everything from beginning to end. It would be nice to work with someone like him on a daily basis. Thank you so much for all of your help!
- Seller | Blue Ridge Self Storage
Joe Lombardo and the Shopping Center Team were paramount in getting this deal across the finish line. We had this property going under contract right when the Fed started raising rates. When the original buyer fell out due to lender re-trading, the team was able to source multiple backup offers. We were then able to get it back under contract right away with the best group. The team's transaction experience, constant communication and knowledge of the asset class helped move the process along quickly with no surprises. I could not be more happy with the outcome and I look forward to working with the SIG Shopping Center team on many other dispositions and acquisitions!
- Seller | Highlands Mall
Thank you Harry Archer for your help in selling our auto property and business. Sands Investment Group went above all expectations in getting this done. I would highly recommend working with Harry and SIG.
- Seller | Automotorsport & Collision
I truly enjoyed working with Michael Smith, Joe Lombardo and Greg Laughton throughout the entire process. I appreciated the strong communication the team had with me from the marketing process and all the way through the diligence process, making sure there were no surprises along the way. The team's transaction experience helped move this process along smoothly with no hang ups. At first, I was hesitant to sell, but after the team ran a full valuation analysis on my property and helped me better understand the state of the market, it was a no brainer.
- Seller | Shreeji Plaza
Sands Investment Group's Harry Archer and his team represented us in the disposition of our family’s NTB Tire store portfolio. Their enthusiasm, strong work ethic and exposure resulted in several qualified buyers. The SIG team performed extremely well and we trust them to work on our future transactions.
- Seller | 2-Unit NTB Tire Portfolio
We worked with Blake Davis and Ethan Offenbecher of the Shopping Center Team to close two Neighborhood Shopping Centers. We saw a window of opportunity to defease our CMBS debt while achieving 99% of the asking price. Sands Investment Group was instrumental in helping us through the defeasance process, and the deal closed within 75 days of going under the contract. We highly recommend them and are listing more Shopping Centers with Blake and Ethan at SIG.
- Seller | 107 West Plaza
Sand Investment Group (“SIG”) represented the seller in the sale of the 140,000 SF Sky Ridge Plaza shopping center in Round Rock, Texas. The SIG team was captained by Ethan Offenbecher, who counseled ownership on pricing and created and implemented a highly effective marketing plan. The property was originally built in 1987, acquired by the Seller in 1994, and is configured with approximately 30 tenant spaces, many of which are local businesses on 3-5 year leases. After creating and thoughtfully distributing a comprehensive offering memorandum, Ethan conducted a call for offers, resulting in seven acquisition proposals. The buyer selected from this process closed at 96% of list price, which was a remarkably good outcome considering the additional due diligence triggered by the nature of the tenancy and physical condition of a 35 year-old center, plus the generally rising interest rate environment from the call for offers until closing. The SIG team got the job done! -Allan Reagan, Seller
- Seller | Sky Ridge Plaza
Harry Archer was professional and enthusiastic in identifying a buyer for our property. He was thorough and maintained a positive attitude throughout the transaction in assisting both the buyer and seller. We plan to utilize his service for future transactions.
- Seller | NAPA Auto Parts | South Windsor, CT
Austin Marsh and Kyle Brown with Sands Investment were incredible to deal with, they kept me well informed, answered all of my questions and ensured everything went well even though we were dealing with difficult buyers. I will definitely use them in the future and highly recommend them. -David Hill, Seller
- Seller | Baker Distribution & Certified Climate Control
We are excited to have completed this acquisition with SIG. Harry Archer was integral and persistent in his efforts to find and negotiate this great opportunity. We are pleased with his work and look forward to using his team to transact our investment properties for years to come.
- Buyer | Advance Auto Parts
Clifton McCrory, Kyle Ferguson, and their team with Sands Investment Group were instrumental in facilitating the sale of our commercial asset in the heart of the historic district of downtown Charleston, SC. SIG are among some of the most professional and responsive brokers I have worked with over the years . They consistently provided updates and helped negotiate multiple offers throughout the marketing process. Through the creation of a competitive bidding environment, Clifton and Kyle worked diligently to achieve our full asking price. Once under contract, the SIG team helped coordinate our needs, the buyer's needs, and the overall process for a successful closing. I confidently recommend working with Clifton, Kyle, and the team at SIG.
- Seller | 10 Exchange Street
Having just completed a transaction with Joe Lombardo, Michael Smith and Greg Laughton of Sands Investment Group, I can say with utmost sincerity and clarity that the entire team was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They were true professionals who made sure that all bases were covered each step of the way, until we achieved a successful outcome. Communication was outstanding during the entire process and they exceeded my expectations by a mile. Would highly recommend working with them for any type of retail or other commercial deal.
- Seller | Jasper Mountain Highlands Shopping Center
We worked with Clifton McCrory and team with Sands Investment Group to sell our entire real estate portfolio through a series of individual transactions with multiple buyers. They put together an excellent pricing and marketing strategy at the beginning and worked hard to execute on that strategy. They generated plenty of competition on each of the properties in our portfolio to get us competitive offers, provided excellent and thoughtful guidance on responding to offers and to the market, and managed the coordination of multiple closing with multiple buyers proficiently. We would confidently recommend working with Clifton’s team.
- Seller | Multi-State Portfolio
We had a very complicated deal we needed sold, within a certain time frame, at a certain price point. Munir Meghjani and Rahill Lakhani not only helped us each step of the way but also ensured we made significantly more money than what we were anticipating and had agreed to. Their experience working through the intricate leases and somewhat tangled history and future of the property was beyond expectations. They were persistent, patient and an absolute pleasure to work with. They were able to help us think through the challenges in a strategic and efficient way. We will be using them for all of our deals moving forward.
- Seller | Bethlehem Strip Center
Sands Investment Group helped our family sell a portfolio of investment properties. Harry Archer and the team were very persistent yet patient during the process. We feel that they helped get us a fair price from a large group of potential customers. We would recommend Harry Archer and SIG. We plan to utilize them in the future.
- Seller | Tires Plus Portfolio in Atlanta, GA
I have done almost a dozen deals with Rahill Lakhani and Munir Meghjani at Sands Investment Group. They are always great to work with, responsive and patient. This was a particularly complicated deal and their creativity combined with their industry knowledge always gets us to the finish line! We got exactly what we needed and they make the process fun and easy. Can't recommend them highly enough!
- Seller | Advance Auto and Safelite Strip Center
Rahill Lakhani and Munir Meghjani continue to go above and beyond. Even after doing over a dozen of deals with them, they keep impressing me with their creativity, resourcefulness and work ethic. Their industry knowledge combined with their forethought makes them one of the best brokers I have worked with. Whether it's a small or big deal, it is always a pleasure doing business with them. Can't recommend them enough!
- Seller | Texaco Strip Center
John Brown's experience in the gas station and c-store business was instrumental in helping us acquire our Circle K in Jacksonville, FL. He was able to represent our interests spot on while negotiating the deal and quickly putting it under contract. We look forward to buying more gas stations with John's help in the immediate future!
- Buyer | Circle K in Jacksonville, FL
I have done almost a dozen deals with Rahill Lakhani and Munir Meghjani at Sands Investment Group. They are always great to work with, responsive, and patient. This was a particularly complicated deal and their creativity combined with their industry knowledge always gets us to the finish line! We got exactly what we needed and they make the process fun and easy. Can't recommend them highly enough!
- Seller | Advance Auto and Safelite Strip Center
With Andy Chana's help throughout the due diligence process I was able to close on the transaction earlier than expected and collect a majority of April rent. Great Job Andy! Looking forward to many more transactions with you.
- Steve S. | Buyer
Solomon Colvin III was a tremendous help in negotiating the purchase of a 120,000 SF industrial investment property in Jacksonville, FL. A pleasure to deal with, Solomon was very knowledgeable, professional and always punctual in his communication.
- Drew J. | Buyer
Austin Marsh, let me say thanks again. I've always been told that you do business with people, not companies. You and SIG made a difficult situation palatable and pleasant. I am ecstatically happy with the price I received, and the price you charged me. I will definitely spread your names. Thank You!!
- Barry Blalock | Seller
Solomon Colvin III was professional and enthusiastic in identifying a buyer for our property. He was thorough and maintained a positive attitude throughout the transaction in assisting both the buyer and seller.
- FedEx Ground | Seller
My last two deals were with SIG, some of my big winners were with SIG! Jess Kappelman and Kyle Kozora are very valuable assets to SIG and your broker teams.
- Seller | Aspen Dental
My sale leaseback was a very complicated deal that involved exercising a real estate option I had. Rahill and Munir with Sands Investment Group worked tirelessly to get the deal done! Their core understanding of complex real estate transactions along with their patience and professionalism is the only reason we got this deal done. I have never seen such an immense effort to get a deal done in the 15 years I've been doing real estate. I highly recommend them and plan to do more deals with them.
- Stuart Modeen | Seller
Gary Berwick is an absolute professional who's focused on excellent results rather than just closing a sale. Even though he was on the opposite coast, there was nobody else I'd trust. During the entire process, it felt as if he was around the corner. He walked me through the process, wrote out the math, made spreadsheets and was extremely responsive. Congratulations on having him on your team.
- Daniel Nernberg | Buyer
We wish to recommend Teddy Leonard for any real estate matters you may have. He represented us in a 1031 exchange. He sold our relinquished property in record time despite a tight market for our product and he guided us in our purchase of a replacement property. This replaced property came with a variety of potential pitfalls that he helped us overcome. He was prompt in answering our questions and he always followed up as promised.
- Roy Brunicardi | Managing Member | Bearheart Properties, LLC
It was a pleasure working with Amar Goli in connection with the purchase of our 1031 replacement property. Amar was extremely attentive to our specific needs and provided significant value as we narrowed down a sizable universe of potential properties and then helped navigate us through a complicated closing. I look forward to working again with Amar and would unreservedly recommend him and Sands Investment Group to friends, family and colleagues.
- Mike Sholtz | Buyer
Having been in the commercial real estate business for over 20 years I was extremely pleased with Sands Investment Group and Elan Sieder. Professional, honest and straightforward; gave us a framework to work through the marketing, evaluation and negotiations. Each deal was thoroughly scrutinized and the result was a transaction that net my objectives. Always proactive and positive as well as receiving regular feedback made this one of my best experience. You will be well served with this team on your side.
- Dave M. | Seller
Todd Lewis & Elan Sieder represented us in the disposition of our single tenant Family Dollar located in Covington, GA. Their enthusiasm, strong work ethic, and exposure they provided my property resulted in several qualified buyers. They were always responsive and transparent during the sales process. Their team performed extremely well and we are happy to refer them to any interested party.
- Nilesh Patel | Seller
I highly recommend working with Sands Investment Group to list your net leased property and maximize the value of your real estate investment! Doug Roland and Amanda Reeves facilitated the sale of my income-producing property and were able to produce a highly qualified Buyer in a very short period of time. The Sands Investment team achieved a record-setting low cap rate for our market and I was extremely pleased with the Buyer their sales process produced. Doug and Amanda were highly responsive throughout the sales cycle and they quickly offered market intelligence and timely advice that resulted in a successful closing at a price I was very pleased with. Without question, Doug and Amanda will handle my next net leased propriety sale...they have earned my highest professional recommendation.
- Michael G. White | Seller
As a real estate attorney, I had the pleasure of closing 2 ground lease sales with Sands Investment Group in Michigan in 1 year. Each sale was for a separate Client. I found that their ability to market and procure suitable Purchasers was above my expectations. In one case, a Purchaser terminated the Purchase Agreement and they provided another Purchaser within a week. It is rare to find people who it is pleasure to deal with, are professionals who know the market, perform and are extremely helpful throughout the process. Sands Investment Group, and especially Max Freedman and Will Schuhmacher were all of the above and I would highly recommend them.
- Neil S. Silver | Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, PLC
I had not previously considered selling my restaurant building and then doing a lease back before Kaveh Ebrahimi approached me and presented the idea. After some discussion with Kaveh, the idea made quite a bit of financial sense. SIG did a wonderful job in orchestrating the entire process and they were able to pair me up with a very nice person who was able to purchase my property and lease it back to my business. It was a win, win situation for both myself and the buyer. I would recommend Kaveh and the SIG team very highly and in fact will likely work with them again on future projects!
- Matt Jones | Seller
Our Company hired Floyd Merritt & Sands Investment Group to market for sale a vacant 45,000 square foot big box retail space. Floyd presented a thorough assessment of the potential buyers, expected time frame and price range to assist us with our pricing decision. We had multiple offers and closed the sale of our property within the time frame we expected at 97% of asking price. Floyd consistently represented our interests throughout the negotiation process. He professionally brought a complicated marketing situation involving an adaptive re use of retail space and a buyer from another State to a successful close. The effort of Mr. Merritt and the national reach of Sands Investment Group were key to achieving a successful outcome for us. I highly recommend Floyd and SIG for national retail marketing needs.
- Dan K. | Real Estate Investment Firm
I couldn't be happier with my choice to use Sands Investment Group for the sale leaseback of my quick service restaurant in Port Wentworth, GA! Doug Roland and Amanda Reeves were quick, responsive and got a full price offer within 2 weeks of listing the property! I highly recommend Sands Investment Group and specifically Doug and Amanda to list and sell any net leased restaurant property.
- Seller | Multi-Unit Franchisee in Coastal Georgia
I have had the pleasure of closing four transactions with Kaveh Ebrahimi. As a buyer’s agent, it was refreshing to work with a listing agent that holds the highest regard for honesty, thorough communication and document disclosures, and always striving for a win-win transaction. After almost 30 years as a real estate agent, I have found the listing agent is as important as the listing and I would highly recommend Kaveh as a trusted listing agent. I look forward to closing many transactions with Kaveh in the near future.
- Mark C. Hughes | Bradley Commercial
When Buttry & Brown was looking to find the best brokerage team for selling a single tenant NNN property in California, it was important to work with a group that had a national and regional presence. We felt that understanding the California market and having relationships with 1031 buyers was critical with selling our property. Chris Naylon and Max Freedman of Sands Investment Group brought tremendous resources and experience that helped navigate the complex appraisal process to maximize the value of the property. Our team would highly recommend Sands Investment Group for other developers and look forward to working with their team on future transactions around the country.
- Stephen Brown | Buttry & Brown Development, LLC
Working with Sands Investment Group has been a breeze. We were able to presale a ground lease store that was under construction at an extremely competitive CAP rate. They were also able to negotiate in a favorable closing timeline to assist with our tax implications. All and all an A+.
- Coy Haynes | Seller
It's always great to get a deal closed, but it's even better when you get to work with fine brokers like Doug Roland with Sands Investment Group! Here’s to another Bojangles' acquisition! Good work Doug, you’re a class act!
- Jeff Watson | Piedmont Capital Advisors, Inc.
I want to thank Jeff Aschieris and Sands Investment Group for assisting me in the recent purchase of a Dollar General asset. Jeff kept my best interests in mind throughout the entire transaction and his consistent communication made this an easy deal. I look forward to working with him in the future and would highly recommend Jeff, along with Sands Investment Group to anyone in the net lease market.
- Jim & Susan Repult | Buyer
In our most recent sale, Doug and Chris made what could have been a very difficult and time consuming deal seamless, and what was a complicated property very rudimentary for all parties to transact. Not only was this particular property challenging, we had a unique buyer, but with Doug and Chris’s management the transaction was one of the easiest we have completed to date. Doug and Chris, and the whole team at SIG, are a pleasure to work with and we look forward to working with them on many more deals in the future.
- Paul Holder | AVTEX Commercial Properties, INC
As a family business that began in 1979, we started from humble beginnings and only got into the real estate part of the fast food industry in the late 1990s. Since then, we were exclusively buyers – we had never sold a single property. In our mind, we did not ever want to sell as the real estate was our “retirement”. Well, times change and circumstances dictated that we needed to do some maneuvering with our real estate. We tried listing a property with a run-of-the-mill real estate broker and got exactly nowhere. Then, we met Sands Investment Group (SIG) and things changed dramatically for the better. Working with the Sands Team (Max Freedman and Elan Sieder specifically), we were able to craft a strategy that included the selling of some real estate, the sale-leaseback of a few properties, and 1031 Exchange on a few others, which collectively helped us achieve the following: significantly lower occupancy costs; meaningful decrease of our real estate debt; and material increase in the cash flow of our overall real estate portfolio. SIG takes a very practical, client friendly approach to each prospective transaction. Moreover, they do the “hard yards” in prepping a site for sale – they send a professional photographer to the property, design professional Offering Memoranda, they collate all the due diligence, and they are very reachable to answer all your questions throughout the process. And most importantly, they aggressively market your property and bring you legitimate offers in short order. In addition to all these positives, SIG also has an unparalleled suite of contacts throughout the restaurant industry to whom they can refer you for all your development needs. They know all sorts of Build-to-Suit (BTS) firms and also have other industry contacts that can help bolster other areas of your organization. In short, SIG was, is, and will be a joy to work with. I will use them exclusively for all my commercial real estate needs going forward. If you are considering any type of transaction, I recommend them to you without any hesitation.
- Flis Enterprises | Seller
Sands Investment Group has continually exceeded expectations as our listing broker. Max, Elan & Parker have remarkable attention to detail from offering memorandum to closing; a welcome proactive approach to brokerage. More impressively, this high-level of professionalism is found in all of Sands Investment Group’s offices. We look forward to many more years of success with them.
- Lisciotti Development Corp | Seller
I would like to congratulate the entire team for an outstanding job helping us with our exchange property. All of you were dedicated in your effort to get the job done. You all completed the entire process on time with no errors. Your professionalism from start to finish was impressive. I will not hesitate to recommend your entire team to anyone planning a 1031 exchange.
- Dollar General | Buyers
Thank you for your help in selling the AAA Call Center in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Your firm went above expectations in getting this done. I would highly recommend Elan Sieder!! Thanks again!
- AAA Call Center | Seller
I happened upon Sands Investment Group through a tenant in regards to a possible sale of one of my properties through a 1031 exchange. In having discussions with one of the agents, Max Freedman I learned more about the vast services they provide and other commercial property investment opportunities. I had been looking for other opportunities to expand my commercial real estate business. After looking at the inventory and having some initial discussions I began inquiring about some of the properties and they were acting as if I had been a client of their for years similar to my financial advisor and giving me all the guidance to make a decision that was best for my company. I was so impressed with how they were acting on my behalf and providing such great communication and follow-up during the transaction process. I then starting working with others in their office like Elan Sieder who all treated me like they had know me for years and making sure that I was satisfied with their services and providing any information that I needed. I have been highly impressed with working with these guys and plan to work with them in the future in both buying and selling real estate because they have the same work ethic as myself and were always available to me and not just between normal business hours which is one of the things that impressed me the most.
- Brian Bersano | Buyer
When I first decided to become a franchisee, I knew that I wanted to make an immediate splash in a new market by opening numerous stores over a fairly short period of time. In order to do that, it was important that I did not tie up my capital in the real estate, yet I wanted to still be able to maintain control of the development and construction side of the process. Because of that, I decided to go the sale-leaseback route, and thankfully I decided to utilize SIG for the sales leaseback transaction. Not only were they able to get the sale of the property to close at a 6.45% cap rate, but they were also able to ensure the close occurred simultaneously with the opening of our store. This was possible due to the fact that they were able to secure multiple offers the first week the property was listed. Not only will I be using SIG again, but I would recommend their services to other franchisees as well.
- Brian Mitchell | Bush's Chicken Franchisee
Thank you Max Freedman for all your help in bringing our 1031 exchange process to a successful close. As first timers, we began this journey with no idea of what was involved. Fortunately we had your experience and perseverance to rely upon. You guided us through the confusing and at times exasperating sequence of steps and specialists needed to conclude the purchase. We are extremely grateful for your assistance and very pleased with the outcome.
- Sharon & Gene Grigsby | 1031 Investor
Munir was absolutely amazing to work with. Throughout the whole process, from submitting the contract all the way to closing, Munir made the process unbelievably easy and painless. I would recommend Sands Investment Group anytime. Two thumbs up!!
- Seller | 27th Group
"Thanks for getting this one done John! My confidence in your ability to close is reaffirmed with every deal you sell for us. I’m amazed you found a buyer on the first day we went out to market, and just as impressed by your relentlessness throughout escrow to ensure the deal closed. I really appreciate all the effort that went in to making this such a smooth transaction, and am very much looking forward to working with you again."
- Joe Rich | Rich Development Company
“I really appreciated your strategy with the Wendy’s deal. It was clever and well executed. You worked the tenant into a place where we wanted them and your approach created the leverage we needed to get them there. Despite the many challenges facing this deal, you were relentless. Job well done John, and thanks for the support you pulled in when we needed it most. You are a credit to your profession!”
- Harry L. Hathaway | Seller
“SIG was instrumental in finding the first of two recently developed properties for us in the Permian basis. The first property was identified by the SIG Texas team leader Max Freedman in Odessa Texas. This property was a closed retail building on a hard corner in front of a grocery anchored center in a robust, well-established area of the Odessa Texas market. We immediately determined that the Dickeys BBQ brand and Operator were thriving in their first 2 locations in the Permian basin. We approached the Dickeys Operator and were thoroughly impressed with his operational practices, experience, management style and capabilities as a Franchisee for Dickeys and offered him the opportunity to grow the Odessa site. From there we identified another pad site in the Claydesta Business area of Midland. This area was ripe for additional restaurant opportunity with strong day-time population. We were able to close on that property with the help of SIG as their team worked tirelessly to push the sale across the finish line. SIG team of brokers are tremendous at digging up solid opportunities for us as a development team in Texas. We are impressed with their knowledge, their willingness to roll up their sleeves and do the required research to uncover opportunistic deals! SIG is a great partner and they are proactive in “creating deals” versus waiting for the phone to ring! They are willing to do the hard work and research required to find the right opportunities in the right spots and the right time! Their team has a can-do attitude to drive the development process and the leadership to support their broker team along the way! SIG supports me and works tirelessly end-to-end in the retail development arena assisting in the purchase, leasing and sale process along the way! They are a one-stop shop for me and great folks to work with!”
- Dan Porter | Dynamic Development Company
“Max and his team went above and beyond in working with us to sell our property. We had unique challenges to overcome and they didn’t let us down! They found the right buyer and the sale closed in less than a month. I’d highly recommend SIG to anyone considering a sale-leaseback transaction.”
- Mike Heyden | The Shake Group
“Our goal was to find a NNN property with a guaranteed major tenant in order to sustain monthly cash flow. Adam Scherr always focused on our needs and kept us informed on a variety of properties on the market. We feel like Adam has become a close friend and can’t wait to do another deal with him – We would definitely recommend him to any investor.”
- George & Betty Carasco | Buyers
“A few years ago I needed to sell my real estate holdings that consisted of a ground lease on which sat a branch of Fifth Third Bank. I needed it done quickly, but without backing down on the price. In hunting around for a realtor, I was immediately impressed with Adam Scherr and the other people I met at SIG. I’m happy to say that they exceeded my already high expectations in every respect: they got me my full asking price, charged a very reasonable commission, and walked the sale through quickly, and with not a single misstep. This team gets my very highest recommendation.”
- Craig Shields | Seller
"It has been a pleasure working with Chris Naylon, Kaveh Ebrahimi and everyone at SIG. The process was smoother than other real estate transactions that I have been involved in"
- Archie Reaves | Seller
“We have worked with Marianne Christian in the sale of our two commercial properties and we recommend her highly. She is a consummate professional in the commercial real estate market. She is honest, aggressively smart, and thorough in her approach to selling property. I was particularly impressed by her persistence in pursuing information as well as making sure there is no “stone unturned” for possible consequences down the line for the seller. She knows the commercial real estate market hands down and how to sell property quickly and efficiently. As an example, we had inherited a triple net investment in Auburn that was quickly nearing the end of its long lease cycle. The tenant decided not to renew his options. Two realtors knew of the difficulties in the selling this property so refused to take up the challenge. Marianne saw the possibilities and sold it within a short period of time. It is because of her we were able to achieve top dollar for the both of our properties. We can't recommend her enough.”
- Helen Arrowsmith | Seller
As the owner (franchisor), franchisee, and developer of Bush's Chicken Restaurants in the state of Texas, having a team that help us execute our growth strategy is critical. In 2015, SIG became a valued member of the Bush's chicken development team. At this time BCU was just beginning a major expansion initiative with over 30 new stores being built for both corporate and franchisee builds. Being able to use sale leaseback opportunities helped everyone tap into capital that was held in previous stores and new stores that were being built. After one failed relationship with another leaseback broker, a new partnership was formed with SIG. SIG has truly impacted Bush's ability to sell real estate in a timely manner and maximize the balance of lease and cash revenue. From providing front end LOI's for our banking partners to watching every detail of the transaction, SIG has exceeded all expectations. SIG provides a team of personable and professional brokers that we feel is part of our team and they are always looking out for our best interest. Their enthusiasm, timeliness, responsiveness and work ethic can’t be beat. As the franchisor of Bush's chicken we have placed SIG as our preferred sale lease back vendor on our intranet portal for franchisees. As a franchisee/store operator, I would recommend them to anyone looking to do a sale leaseback transaction. The outcomes of our transactions are the evidence that SIG has a team of A+ individuals that will help you accomplish your goals.
- Todd Scott | Managing Partner, BCU
On Behalf of Rich Development Company, I’d like to thank John Cigliano, for his exceptional effort in helping us to close our most recent sales transaction. As a firm, Sands Investment Group always puts the client first, and their product knowledge and market reach make them a valuable resource and partner to work with, and one we look forward to working with for years to come.
- Joseph Rich | Rich Development Company
Without reservation, we can recommend Neal Hamou and his team to any investor wishing to maximize the value of their retail portfolio. Neal Hamou represented two of our entities, Nephrology Ventures I &II, LLC, in the disposition of two medical investment properties in Pennsylvania in Q4 of 2015. The first property in Bethlehem was a multi-tenant medical dialysis center anchored by two investment grade tenants and a medical practice, the second a Fresenius Medical Care in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. These two sales were not your typical net lease transactions. Both properties had short term left on the leases that needed to be restructured prior to disposition in order to achieve our desired return. Neal and his team successfully aided in the property underwriting, negotiation, and restructuring of both corporate leases. Within the first two weeks of marketing they were able to obtain a full price offer from a group that was willing to stand by during the entire negotiation process. The same buyers obtained the second deal without having to go to market. In addition to their grasp on the net lease marketplace, they distinguished themselves by shopping over 20 environmental companies to save us over 50% on the Phase II Environmental Assessment. In all my years of working with commercial brokers I have never come across a team that treats my investment as if it were their own. I have been in the commercial real estate industry for over 15 years and can truly say that my experience with Neal and his team was among the best I have encountered. They are among the top 5% of brokers that have represented our interests. I can wholeheartedly attest to his experience and business etiquette. Should you need to reach out to me personally, please call me at (610) 659-5998.
- Dr. Ravindra Bollu | Nephrology Ventures
Working with Max Freedman at Sands Investment Group has changed the way that we approach our business as a whole. Max has worked with us to show us better ways to finance our business through lease options that provide for a much better cash flow and ROI. Selecting Max as our broker has opened my eyes to opportunities that were not available before due to lack of capital. He consistently goes above and beyond what I would normally expect from a broker, giving us guidance on how to market our properties, position them correctly with investors, structure our leases so that they are attractive for all parties, and ultimately drives our deals to completion. Working with Max is providing us with the ability to be a more profitable company for shareholders and employees, for which I am very grateful.
- Richard Toms | Shake Group, LLC
Max and his brokerage firm handled our transaction with utmost professionalism. Max surpassed all of our expectations and made sure to deliver on our aggressive schedule and timelines. Furthermore he is very persistent and has a knack for acknowledging his clients needs; a talent that is very important when it comes to business in this industry. With this firm's expertise we were able to achieve top dollar with more than a comfortable lease structure. Our experience with Max and SIG was nothing short of exceptional.
- Imran Damani | Jenoo Foods
Thank you and the team over at the Sands Investment Group for all of your help selling my Burger King asset in Morehead City, NC. When you contacted me about my property, I was looking to free up some equity to put towards my small business. You were diligent in marketing this property, and making sure that every buyer you brought to the table was qualified. Ultimately I was incredibly happy with the final sale price and the quality of all the buyers. Additionally, I appreciate your knowledge of the marketplace, and how well you treated me as a client. You were attentive to my needs and always available to me via phone or email. Your consistent follow-up and attention to detail put my mind at ease, and allowed me to focus my time and energy on my business. I recommend using Kaveh and the Sands Investment Group to anyone interested in buying or selling net lease investments. If I ever decide to purchase another asset, Kaveh will undoubtedly be my first call. Thank you again for all your hard work!
- Ed M. | Seller
I have been working with Andrew Ackerman of the Sands Investment Group (SIG) for over 10 years now. In that time, we have worked together on everything from a single store disposition to large portfolio dispositions and acquisitions. I trust him to work with my team and handle all of our real estate needs. In my 35+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas business, Andrew understands our business better than any other broker we have worked. Andrew always conducts himself with the utmost integrity and is a pleasure to work with. He is a part of the Mountain Express Oil Company Family. We look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial relationship with him in the future. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
- Barry Bierenbaum | Mountain Express
I have worked on numerous transactions with Matthew Weiss and Max Freedman at Sands Investment Group. They have assisted me in the purchase of multiple McDonald's real estate properties along with other national credit restaurant buildings. Their team is one of the leaders in the net lease space and go to great effort to provide us with consistent opportunities for us to work on. Our transactions have been smooth and transparent. I would recommend them for the purchase or sale of NNN assets.
- Michael Schmidt | Buyer
I have known Mr. Max Freedman and Mr. Chris Sands of the Sands Investment Group (SIG) personally for a number of years as reputable real estate advisors and investment sales professionals in the commercial real estate and oil & gas retail industry. Originally Mr. Freedman and Mr. Sands were introduced to me during my tenure as the Vice president of Real Estate and New Store Development for 7-Eleven Inc. Both of these gentleman are respected and maintain an impressive track record of selling new retail developments & properties for me and others in the real estate investment community. In my current role as Executive Vice President and Principal at Dynamic Development Company I continue to utilize the Sands Investment Team in a myriad of ways to help our company expand and develop new retail projects. The SIG team in Austin, Texas, assists my team with the identification of new land purchase opportunities as well as identifying second generation purchase opportunities for development projects. With my thirty-year background in motor fuels & convenience retailing, store development and Franchising, the SIG team has adapted quickly to understand my business needs in order to bring top-notch project opportunities that we can turn into profitable development deals. At SIG, they understand the retail business better than most and have the ability to achieve top CAP’s on the disposition. I am confident we will continue to have a long mutually beneficial relationship with their company.
- Daniel J. Porter | Dynamic Development Company
Unfortunately it is not often that one works with a group or individual in the real estate world of this time that possesses the combination business qualities of trustworthiness, hardworking, confidential, ability to listen, excellent performance, keen market knowledge (across the country), national Buyer and Seller relationships, brand recognition, and all around genuine person as one finds in Chris Sands. Chris and the team he has put together is second to no one nationally or locally in the service they provide, and particularly in the manner in which they provide their success. One of my roles as Vice President of AVTEX Commercial Properties is the disposition of our income producing assets. Within the many hats I wear on a daily basis, I have limited time to focus on our dispositions, but because of the qualities I stated above, I do not have to worry about the marketing efforts (and subsequent successes) when in the hands of Chris and SIG. Our firm develops retail products, anything from Power Centers including Walmart Supercenters to local/regional grocery anchored centers to single tenant gas stations or fast food restaurants, and with our development diversity I know we can trust Chris and SIG to meet our goals with any of our products. Above all else Ivalue Chris's character and his ability to uphold that character as he continues his success. I look forward to many more fruitful years of working with Chris and his team at SIG.
- Paul Holder | AVTEX Commercial Properties
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