Crexi’s Platinum Award Winner Spotlights 2025

The Crexi team is proud to spotlight several of our 2025 Platinum Award recipients! Get to know some of our winners, learn about their experience and success on Crexi, and connect with them to find your next commercial real estate investment.

Hospitality Sales

Suraj Dalal is a Partner at Kabani Hotel Group, a specialized hospitality & development brokerage firm. Suraj began in 2020 as a Financial Analyst where he analyzed, underwrote, and modeled over 1.2 billion dollars’ worth of hotel properties. In 2022, Suraj transitioned over to investment sales where he specializes in the acquisitions and dispositions of hospitality investments. During his tenure, Suraj has sold over $400,000,000 worth of hotel transactions.

How long have you used Crexi?

It’s hard to pinpoint the exact date, but we officially made the switch around 2020 or 2021 after previously using competitors. Our team was with Marcus, and what won us over was Crexi’s Deal Room—how organized it was and how easily everyone could access the information. Many people still use competitors, but Crexi has proven itself to be well-organized, extremely broker-friendly, and allows for quick adjustments, privacy settings, and efficient communication. You’ve been incredibly responsive, which has been a great experience for us.

What is your favorite part of Crexi or your favorite Crexi PRO feature?

The ability to track and categorize leads for each deal is invaluable. We’re constantly reviewing who’s viewing our listings, signing CAs, and submitting offers. For any broker, keeping an organized record of deal engagement and follow-ups is crucial, and Crexi makes that easy. The ability to contact leads directly is also a huge advantage!

Can you share any specific wins or success stories you’ve had with Crexi?

Hotels tend to be more complex deals, so there isn’t a quick success story, but we recently closed a Holiday Inn Express in Florida City using Crexi’s Private Label feature. The deal was completely confidential—no one outside of our direct discussions knew about it. Crexi’s tools allowed us to meet the ownership’s request for a discreet marketing process while still reaching the right buyers.

What would you tell someone on the fence about using Crexi PRO?

Give it a try! Jumping into CRE brokerage and listing platforms can feel intimidating, and people may hesitate due to the cost. However, if you have a long-term strategy, Crexi becomes an essential part of your daily business. The value it provides far outweighs the investment.

Do you have any advice for fellow brokers or young brokers entering your field?

Stay organized and follow up with every lead—because you never know who your next buyer will be.

Multifamily Sales

Tyler Leeson, Executive Managing Director, founded The Leeson Group and is an Executive Director of the National Multi Housing Group of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services. As the president and founder of The Leeson Group, Tyler has brought together a team of highly qualified professionals that focus exclusively on multifamily investment sales in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties.

During his tenure at Marcus & Millichap, Tyler has been consistently recognized as a top agent in the Orange County office, finishing as the office's top agent 11 years running. Over the course of his Marcus & Millichap career he has completed over $4 Billion in investment transactions, earning 12 consecutive National Achievement Awards, 10 Chairman’s Club Awards, and 7 Circle of Excellence Awards along the way. Since 2015, Tyler has been ranked amongst the firm’s top 40 agents nationwide for all product types and in the firm’s top 20 multifamily agents nationwide.

Industrial Lease

Sarah LanCarte is the visionary behind LanCarte Commercial real estate, a company specializing in commercial real estate investment, brokerage, and property management. Under her leadership, the company has thrived, growing from a one-person venture to a team of over 40 skilled professionals.

Before founding LanCarte Commercial, Sarah played a pivotal role as a principal at Transwestern, a prominent national commercial real estate firm. She also made substantial contributions to the success of Fort Capital, a Texas-based commercial real estate company. With over 13 years of experience in the industry, Sarah has been involved in numerous transactions, totaling more than 15 million square feet.

Sarah's exceptional professional achievements have earned her prestigious awards from Bisnow's "35 under 35" and Fort Worth Business Press's "40 under 40." Sarah graduated with dual degrees in Finance and Spanish from Auburn University.

Robert J. “Skip” Weiler began working at The Robert Weiler Company in 1985, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He soon became the third generation to serve as president of the family business, specializing in the brokerage and development of residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties. As a leader, he develops preeminent large-scale projects, oversees a dynamic commercial brokerage division, manages many commercial and residential properties, and cultivates lasting partnerships throughout Central Ohio.

His knowledge of the market and ability to forge relationships has led to the transformation of thousands of acres into industrial and commercial developments, residential subdivisions, apartment developments and mixed-use projects. Skip has also been involved in the ownership, management and development of complex projects including retail shopping centers, assisted living facilities, historical restorations, hotels, golf courses and multi-use apartment developments.

Outside of the office, Skip is a husband, father of four and grandfather of one. He is also involved in a multitude of charitable work where he serves as a board member for several non-profit organizations including the Delaware County Foundation, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Cancer Support Community of Central Ohio, LifeTown, Columbus Music Commission, Columbus State Foundation and Columbus State Community Partners and many others.

Office Sales

Helios Investment Services is a commercial real estate investment brokerage company that specializes in the disposition and acquisition of net-leased investment properties nationwide. The company and Kaveh Ebrahimi have established long-term relationships with their client base, built on trust and a high level of performance. Helios Investment Services is focused on delivering optimal real estate and advisory services to its clients.

Matt Mahoney is a Managing Principal and founder of Lee & Associates Idaho, LLC, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and member of the Lee & Associates group of companies. For approximately 25 years, he has specialized in the sale and leasing of medical office, office, industrial, multi-family and investment properties throughout the Northwest.

Retail Sales

Scotty Latimer is an Associate Vice President at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™, specializing in the disposition and acquisition of single-tenant net lease investment sites. He has experience working with the nation’s largest developers, REITs, institutions, and high-net-worth private clients. His unwavering success is attributed to his relentless work ethic, comprehensive industry knowledge, and commitment to meeting his client’s immediate needs and long-term financial objectives. Scotty prides himself in putting his clients first and creating long-lasting business relationships.

Prior to joining Matthews™, Scotty served as an analyst at JLL on the valuation and advisory services team. He also worked as a multifamily development analyst. Scotty’s extensive background in the field makes him an asset to every transaction. When he is not working or mentoring young agents, Scotty enjoys playing golf.

Brad Rohrbaugh, Executive Vice President and Retail Director, joined Bennett Williams in 1999. Specializing in retail sales and leasing, he expertly represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across Central Pennsylvania.

A recognized leader in the industry, Brad has received the CoStar Power Broker Award for Top Retail Leasing Broker in the Philadelphia Region every year from 2007 to 2023.

With over 25 years of experience, he has successfully leased more than 15 million square feet across 10,000+ transactions, solidifying his reputation as a trusted expert in retail real estate.

Brad is an affiliate member of the Retail Brokers Network and an active ICSC member, attending national and Northeast conventions annually to stay at the forefront of industry trends.

How long have you used Crexi?

I started using Crexi early on, even before the leasing side launched—pretty close to the beginning and since Crexi PRO first became available. The variety of search features and access to comparable data made a big difference. Being able to pull detailed comps and insights helped me make more informed decisions.

What is your favorite part of Crexi or your favorite PRO feature?

The ability to analyze comparable active listings, sales, and tenant data across different property types is incredibly valuable. We also receive a tremendous amount of feedback and engagement through the platform. There are many sales opportunities, and Crexi connects us with serious buyers actively looking to acquire properties.

What would you tell someone on the fence about using Crexi PRO?

Sign up! As a broker, not having this tool in your toolbox is a huge disadvantage. It’s incredibly helpful, informative, and the reach it provides is instrumental in generating leads and closing deals.

Land Sales

Servicing your commercial real estate needs and much more since early 2004. Elias George Kirallah, Broker Associate has participated in over $ 400 Million in Commercial Real Estate sales and leasing across Central Florida in the last 21 years. Property Types Serviced: QSR Site Procurement for National Brands Office Industrial Retail Centers and Free Standing Land In today’s global real estate marketplace, the right advisor can make all the difference between a successful deal and a missed opportunity. We are here to save you time and money in your next acquisition or sale.

Land Lease

Born and raised in The Rio Grande Valley, Daniel Galvan has over 17 years of commercial real estate experience. Daniel is a proven industry veteran and over the course of his career, he has closed over One Billion Dollars in transactions in the South Texas Region.

His areas of expertise cover all commercial and investment real estate sectors, including Corporate Real Estate, Development, Brokerage, Project Leasing, and Property Management. Coupled with a career of working with many regional, national, and international organizations, including Circle K Stores, Inc., Wells Fargo Bank, The United States Treasury, Orange Theory Fitness, Tractor Supply Company, Easter Seals, Dunkin, Jersey Mikes Subs, iHeart Media, The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville, and many others, his contribution to the economic development in South Texas is undeniable.

Over time Daniel has built strong ties to his community where he is recognized and trusted as a local expert in real estate. He received a bachelor’s degree in business finance in 2006 from The University of Texas at San Antonio and simultaneously became a Licensed Real Estate Agent. In 2008, Daniel became a Licensed Broker in the State of Texas and affiliated with Coldwell Banker Commercial. His motivational and diligence attributes quickly earned him the Coldwell Banker Commercial “Rookie of the Year” award in 2008. In addition, Daniel has been part of Coldwell Banker Commercial’s Circle of Distinction since 2012, is a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, and in 2018 was named to The Real Estate Forum’s Top 50 under 40 in Commercial Real Estate. Most recently in 2023, Daniel was recognized by REDnews as a “Commercial Real Estate Icon” in The State of Texas and was recognized by Coldwell Banker Commercial as the #1 Professional in the Nation.

Daniel’s commitment to his community has catapulted him to many leadership roles within local and regional organizations. Daniel is a Past President of the McAllen Rotary Club and has served as a Board Member at The Palm Valley Animal Society and Rio Grande Valley Partnership. He has shared his expertise through Commercial Real Estate Trainings at the local Association of Realtors and has served as a Panel Moderator for The International Council of Shopping Centers. Additionally, he serves on the Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisory Board and was recently appointed by Most Reverend Bishop Daniel Flores of the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville to the Diocesan Real Estate Advisory Board.

Restaurant Lease

Bretley is Vice President at Segovia Partners in Dallas where she has been focused on tenant representation and landlord representation for the past five years. On the landlord side, Bretley specializes new developments that range from 1 to 30 AC’s, with a focus on pads and project leasing. On the tenant side, Bretley focuses market roll outs for restaurants, pad users, and entertainment concepts. Some of her clients include The Picklr, Caribou Coffee, Mavis Discount Tires, The Kati Roll Company, Jamba Juice/Auntie Anne’s, IHOP, Skechers, and Golden Chick.

Prior to joining Segovia Partners Bretley spent five years with Granite Properties managing their office and retail portfolio. Bretley graduated from Baylor University in 2014 and enjoys yoga, tennis, and traveling in her spare time.

Special Lease

Laura Larreynaga is a Listing Broker/Agent, Landlord Broker/Agent with KO Storage. Currently on Crexi, Laura has 18 listings available in Bethany, Azle, Brainerd, Bonne Terre, and Breaux Bridge

Data Award

From the team:
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Since 1906, we’ve been committed to meeting the needs of our customers as an independent community bank. We constantly develop new technologies for easy access, while at the same time offering better safeguards to protect from the new threat of fraud.

But no matter how we continue to evolve, our focus will always be on building and protecting our customers’ wealth and maintaining long-term, loyal relationships."

Auction

As the founder and principal of District Partners at Compass, Andre Perez is a leading expert in commercial real estate and investment strategies throughout the Washington Metropolitan region. With over 25 years of experience, he has built a reputation for advising investors, developers, and business owners on high-value acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. His expertise spans office, retail, mixed-use, and investment properties, along with a refined knowledge of modern, mid-century, and contemporary architecture.

By combining deep market intelligence with financial acumen, Perez delivers a strategic and results-driven approach to commercial real estate transactions. Born and raised in Guatemala, Perez immigrated to the United States at 18, driven by an entrepreneurial mindset. Just four years later, he launched his real estate career with RE/MAX Horizons and RE/MAX Allegiance, where his talent for investment, residential and commercial transactions quickly propelled him to Top Producer status. In 2003, he transitioned into finance, joining Saab Financial before becoming Vice President of Emerging Markets at Pinnacle Financial, where he surpassed $144 million in sales annually. His success in finance sharpened his analytical approach to market trends and investment performance, giving him a competitive edge when structuring complex real estate deals. In 2009, Perez returned to real estate full-time, founding District One Properties, a boutique firm specializing in commercial and residential real estate advisory. Recognizing the evolving demands of the market, he rebranded the firm in 2017 as District Partners at Compass, aligning with the nation’s most innovative brokerage to provide clients with cutting-edge marketing, data-driven insights, and exceptional representation.

Today, District Partners operates at the intersection of luxury, investment, and commercial real estate, catering to a diverse portfolio of institutional investors, business owners, and private clients seeking high-return opportunities. Perez and his team are actively engaged in commercial real estate across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, with an expanding presence in the national and international real estate space. He specializes in investment sales, retail and hospitality properties, office leasing, and residential sales, working with clients to identify emerging market opportunities and long-term wealth-building strategies. Whether representing a high-profile retail space, negotiating medical office leases, or advising developers on mixed-use projects, Perez brings an unparalleled level of expertise and discretion to every transaction. Beyond his professional success, Perez resides in Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife, Anastasia, and their three daughters, balancing his passion for real estate with a love for architecture, design, and community engagement.

Auction

Crexi's Biggest Supporter

Kaylan Knitowski serves as a Senior Associate for Franklin Street’s Retail Investment Sales Team in Fort Lauderdale. Her responsibilities entail overseeing the Retail team, concentrating on value-add, unanchored retail assets nationwide, with a particular emphasis on the Southeast region.

In Ms. Knitowski’s role, she prioritizes cultivating client relationships and identifying off-market acquisition opportunities for key clients within the market. Since entering the commercial real estate field in late 2022, Ms. Knitowski has successfully transacted over $38 million, with an additional $50 million currently under contract.

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