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Bob Garber, SIOR
  • • 30-year career; 1,250 total transactions
  • • Broker of the Year 2008, 2010
  • • Traveling Gun Award 2007, 2010
  • • CoStar Power Broker since 2004
  • • Investment Deal of the Year, 2008
  • • Industrial Transaction of the Year, 2008

Bob Garber, SIOR

Principal, CRESCO Real Estate

Productive Strategies Contribute to the Bottom Line
Bob Garber is a recognized leader in the Northeastern Ohio industrial and commercial real estate market, where he has completed over 1,250 transactions and earned numerous top industry awards. He prides himself on understanding his clients’ business objectives and works vigorously to develop smart, productive strategies that help real estate contribute to the bottom line.

A Trusted Advisor
A principal with CRESCO Real Estate since 2003, Bob offers complex understanding and expert guidance in all areas of commercial real estate and brokerage. He has distinguished himself as a trusted advisor to many repeat clients including major companies like Dow Chemical, PNC Bank (formerly National City Bank) and Reit Management & Research LLC just to name a few. His strength in building and maintaining business relationships is evident in his:

  • Ongoing representation
  • Multiple client assignments
  • Longevity of marketing exclusives
  • Frequent referral business

Top Performer
Bob’s knowledge, experience and commitment to exceeding client expectations has made him one of Cleveland’s top performers in commercial real estate throughout his career and earned him “Broker of the Year for 2008, 2010, and 2014”. Bob’s results-oriented approach also helped CRESCO complete more transactions in 2014 than any other firm, enabling the company to continue to dominate the Greater Cleveland market.

Knowledge Base Works for His Clients
Bob has the knowledge and expertise to position his clients the right way at the right time. He creates, optimizes and protects business value for his customers by helping them make the best real estate decisions.

Bob specializes in all facets of commercial real estate and brokerage and has amassed a depth of experience in:

  • Property disposition, acquisition, leasing, value analysis, build-to-suit and land development
  • Representing a host of landlords and tenants in lease term negotiations including rental rates, lease modifications, and lease abatements.
  • Negotiating large tax abatement packages with governmental authorities helping clients save millions in real estate, personal property and payroll taxes.
  • Completing on average 50 deals per year, ranging from 2,000 to 500,000 square feet.
  • Bob provides expert advice regarding tax appeal, cost segregation and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the international green building certification.

Previous Experience
Ostendorf-Morris Company (Formerly Colliers International), 1989-2003

  • Vice President of the Industrial Services Group and consistent top producer

Equitec Properties Company, 1985-1989

  • Responsible for leasing and management of more than one million square feet of commercial and industrial space.
  • Grew Cleveland portfolio into top producing real estate asset.
  • Analyzed real estate investment opportunities and served on the national acquisition team.

Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement

  • Industrial Specialist, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
  • National Association of Realtors (NAR)
  • Ohio Association of Realtors (OAR)
  • John Carroll University Entrepreneurs Association (Master Member)
  • Miami University Alumni Association
  • Team NEO Real Estate Advisory Council
  • B-to-B Connect
  • MRDD
  • Chagrin Valley Athletic Club (Team Captain)

Education

  • Miami University, Bachelor of Science, Finance