In 1985 William Forrest began his career with CBRE as the founder of the OKC offices’ multifamily specialty. Throughout his career William has been responsible for the sale of over 75,000 multifamily units, over 450 properties, and over $2 billion in consideration.
In 2000 CBRE/Oklahoma was formed as an independently owned affiliate with CBRE, Inc. As a principal of the company William’s role was multifaceted serving as both managing director of the OKC office and as a multifamily sales advisor. In 2015 CBRE/Oklahoma was purchased by CBRE, Inc. where William continued his role as a multifamily advisor until joining Capstone Apartment Partners in November of 2020. At Capstone, William served as the managing broker with offices in OKC and Tulsa.
In September of 2023, William along with Chris O’Hare, from Capstone, rejoined his long-time friends at CBRE to become partners with the team led by Brian Donahue in the Tulsa office. The Oklahoma team now includes William Forrest and Brad Walker in OKC and Brian Donahue, Landon Peeler, and Chris O’Hare in the Tulsa office. This veteran team takes great pride in helping their clients achieve their investment goals while stressing the importance of long-term relationships.
William has represented over fifty different banks, saving and loans, life insurance companies, government agencies, advisors, and special servicers in the sale of foreclosed apartment properties in over 100 separate transactions.
William currently serves on a board of advisors at University of Oklahoma Price College of Business, as the university moves forward developing its commitment to an education emphasizing real estate within the Finance Department.
REO Experience
- FNMA
- Freddie Mac
- John Hancock
- New York Life
- Bank of Oklahoma and Trust Co.
- Wells Fargo Bank and Trust Co.
Clients Represented
- Case and Associates
- Monarch Investment and Management Group
- FPA
- Wexford
- National Property Management Associates
