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Derek joined CBRE in 2016 where he specializes in office leasing and sales with an emphasis in media, entertainment and tech. Prior to joining CBRE, Derek gained experience in multiple areas of CRE including: management, investment sales, landlord and tenant leasing, and financial analysis.
With a unique skill set in the fields of accounting and architectural design, Derek has the proven ability to provide creative solutions and expert guidance. As a Los Angeles native, Derek leverages his keen market knowledge, detailed financial and spatial analyses, and aggressive negotiations to drive value for his clients.
Derek is dedicated to employing CBRE’s comprehensive platform to facilitate top tier relationships. He maintains a client-centric approach to every pursuit while reflecting CBRE’s RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) with his above and beyond philosophy. Derek’s typical occupier transaction includes the following level of support: needs analysis, space analysis, creative on and off market pursuits, financial analysis and comparison, advisory space planning, informed negotiations and periodic compliance assistance. Derek is also an accomplished musician with a passion for traveling the world.
With a unique skill set in the fields of accounting and architectural design, Derek has the proven ability to provide creative solutions and expert guidance. As a Los Angeles native, Derek leverages his keen market knowledge, detailed financial and spatial analyses, and aggressive negotiations to drive value for his clients.
Derek is dedicated to employing CBRE’s comprehensive platform to facilitate top tier relationships. He maintains a client-centric approach to every pursuit while reflecting CBRE’s RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) with his above and beyond philosophy. Derek’s typical occupier transaction includes the following level of support: needs analysis, space analysis, creative on and off market pursuits, financial analysis and comparison, advisory space planning, informed negotiations and periodic compliance assistance. Derek is also an accomplished musician with a passion for traveling the world.
- Los Angeles Commercial Realty Association (LACRA)
- Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)
- Accounting Honors Society (Beta Alpha Psi)
- Derek graduated cum laude with a bachelors in Business Administration from Woodbury University with an emphasis in accounting
Team Overview
Specializing in Office Real Estate Services throughout Los Angeles.
CBRE’s Mark Landver, Derek Newton and Sasha Solonin seamlessly bring together their strategic advisory services with superior execution services to create meaningful outcomes for their clients. For one-off transactions, global portfolios and the complete spectrum in-between, CBRE has built a reputation of delivering superior results and has done so for more occupiers than any other real estate services firm in the world. Our Expertise Includes: Cost Reduction, Transaction Execution Management, Complex Transactions, Location Analytics, Workplace Performance, and Optimization of Portfolios and Supply Chain.
The team specializes in representing tenants of creative and traditional office spaces benefiting occupiers to identify and align their strategic business, financial, and operational objectives with their real estate requirement. Whether the team is providing clients with office space acquisition, lease-renewal, office relocation, or office consolidation services; the team’s services are distinguished by their in-depth knowledge of local markets combined with strategic problem-solving abilities. Furthermore, the team’s tenant representation services include: office-space site selection, negotiation with landlords and/or sellers, build-to-suit tenant improvement, space planning, demographic analysis, traffic commute study, deep market analysis, cost of occupancy analysis, and agile real estate options. The team also integrates CBRE’s additional tenant’s services such as Project Management, Facilities Management, and Lease Administration.
CBRE has risen to #122 on the Fortune 2020 list of the 500 largest U.S.-based public companies. The company’s position rose from 2019, when it was ranked at 146.
“Our continued rise on Fortune’s prestigious list is a testament to our people and their intense focus on delivering great outcomes for our clients,” said Bob Sulentic, president and chief executive officer.
CBRE had revenue of $23.8 Billion in 2020. The company was responsible for more than $290.1 billion of property sales and lease transactions in 2020 and manages more than 7 billion sq. ft. of commercial properties and corporate facilities.
The team specializes in representing tenants of creative and traditional office spaces benefiting occupiers to identify and align their strategic business, financial, and operational objectives with their real estate requirement. Whether the team is providing clients with office space acquisition, lease-renewal, office relocation, or office consolidation services; the team’s services are distinguished by their in-depth knowledge of local markets combined with strategic problem-solving abilities. Furthermore, the team’s tenant representation services include: office-space site selection, negotiation with landlords and/or sellers, build-to-suit tenant improvement, space planning, demographic analysis, traffic commute study, deep market analysis, cost of occupancy analysis, and agile real estate options. The team also integrates CBRE’s additional tenant’s services such as Project Management, Facilities Management, and Lease Administration.
CBRE has risen to #122 on the Fortune 2020 list of the 500 largest U.S.-based public companies. The company’s position rose from 2019, when it was ranked at 146.
“Our continued rise on Fortune’s prestigious list is a testament to our people and their intense focus on delivering great outcomes for our clients,” said Bob Sulentic, president and chief executive officer.
CBRE had revenue of $23.8 Billion in 2020. The company was responsible for more than $290.1 billion of property sales and lease transactions in 2020 and manages more than 7 billion sq. ft. of commercial properties and corporate facilities.
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