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LA Lakers Transaction - Everybody Won

Ed Kaminsky of Shorewood Realtors and SportStar Relocation is a specialist in upper end residential real estate working with sports and entertainment clientele. One of his many clients, a Los Angeles Lakers star, had the desire to buy a commercial building that was foreclosed upon and for sale by the lender. Ed turned to Mike Cassidy for the assist and the deal closed escrow for $1.7M in a record breaking 8 days!
Mike Cassidy, admits, This deal closed even with existing environmental and structural issues that would make the most sophisticated buyers cringe. But I helped guide Ed's high profile client and his team of advisors through the process and saved them $85,000 along the way.
Unlike a typical Lakers game, everyone came out a winner from this deal. The buyer and seller were happy, and Kaminsky and Mike shared in a fair and healthy commission. By supporting his client's needs beyond buying or selling a personal home, Kaminsky further deepened his relationship with the Lakers star, and perhaps his referred teammates as well.
When I handed over to Mike one of my youngest star clients to help secure a commercial property, I knew it wouldn't be a walk in the park, said Kaminsky. Not only did he help negotiate a fabulous price on the purchase, he seamlessly handled the team of lawyers and financial advisors that come with such a client. I couldn't have asked for a better hand off.
If you are a residential broker looking to provide additional value to your clientele, let Mike make you money by giving you the resources that you need to identify and facilitate commercial real estate transactions.

Michael Foster, Foster & Foster

After a thorough investigation, I selected Mike to assist with a search for properties for a long term client of mine. Mike provided us with the industry knowledge, a good pulse on market conditions and a command of available inventory. The excellent service and resources he provided my client and me allowed me to complete an $819,000 industrial lease in Carson, CA. Thanks Mike.
Michael J. Foster
Foster & Foster with RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty

Pelican Products

Pelican Products Inc. launched an extensive search for a broker , finally selecting Mike Cassidy from Sperry Van Ness to represent our Company for a Corporate HQ renewal or relocation. Mike provided us with extensive national and local data to evaluate our options and helped us determine a longer term Multi-Facility strategy for our organization. Mike seamlessly and effectively guided us through this process and successfully negotiated the lease renewal for Pelican. The renewal was extremely complicated with sizeable tenant improvements sums and multiple Landlord interests to consider. Mike also secured a long term parking lease nearby and helped negotiate with local municipalities and utility providers. When it was clear all the moving pieces of the Project could not align exactly, Mike found and helped negotiate temporary stop-gap solutions using his business contacts. We are pleased with Mike'€™s performance & professionalism and have subsequently used him in other lease & property searches and intend to do so in the future as requirements arise.
Nick Newman
Vice President, World Wide Operations
Pelican Products, Inc.