Who we are
Konnect Real Estate
Founded by experienced real estate professional Lee Kotler, Konnect Real Estate is a unique commercial real estate firm that will pursue strategic acquisitions and arrange debt placements, specifically on properties' in need of short term financing.
Additionally Konnect provides consulting and advisory services to both private and institutional clients in all areas of their properties' life cycle with significant focus on underwriting,due diligence, capital structuring, and strategic planning for both stabilized and distressed assets.
Mission Statement
Lee Kotler founded Konnect Real Estate to fulfill his vision of establishing a unique real estate firm that would build upon his practical, transactional, and operational experience in a variety of real estate projects, partnerships and assignments.
Driven by the philosophy that a high level of service and attention to detail will net the most effective results possible for any given project and engagement, Kotler strives to put himself in his clients' and partners' shoes with a hands on approach and an ownership mentality. Konnect will maintain long term relationships and diligently represent the needs and best interest of its partners, clients and stakeholders and provide a personalized and universal approach to commercial real estate transactions and projects.
Principal's Biography
Lee Kotler has a vast and diversified amount of commercial real estate experience, having been involved in a wide range of ventures and transactions totaling over $210 million throughout his career.
With more than 130 closed transactions in his career, Kotler has been involved in all aspects of the real estate business including strategic planning, underwriting, acquisitions, equity raising / debt procurement, financing, new business development, brokerage, property and asset management.
Over $210,000,000 in Acquisitions/Dispositions
(Principal and Broker)
- Office, Retail, Industrial and Multi-Family Properties
(Asset Manager and Tenant/Landlord Broker)
- Office, Retail, Industrial and Multi-Family Properties
- Strategic oversight of a $100M+ portfolio of assets in Southern California
- Successful re-positioning and sale of over 300,000 square feet of bank owned office properties throughout the Chicagoland area
- Debt and Equity procurement for a variety of stabilized and value-add real estate projects