ENCINO, Calif., July 14, 2011 – Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has elected Yitzie Sommer (top right photo) vice president, according to John J. Kerin (lower left photo), president and chief executive officer. Sommer works in the firm’s Chicago Downtown office. “Research is an integral part of our client services and Yitzie’s contributions to the firm’s research division have been invaluable to our agents and clients,” says Kerin. “As vice president, Yitzie will continue to work closely with our investment specialists to support property valuation and advise clients on the latest market trends and developments.”
Sommer began his career with Marcus & Millichap in 1999 as a part-time research intern in the Chicago office. He joined the firm full time in 2001 as the research manager for the Chicago, Indianapolis and Milwaukee offices. In 2002,
Sommer became the research manager for the National Office and Industrial Properties Group (NOIPG). He was promoted to senior director of research for NOIPG in 2004. Since May 2010, Sommer’s responsibilities have expanded to include all commercial property groups, including retail.
Sommer’s research has been published in NAIOP’s Development magazine and Real Estate Forum and has been used in case studies at the Harvard Business School and at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. Sommer is a member of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and currently serves as vice chairman of the NAIOP Young Professionals Forum.
Sommer graduated from Brandeis University with a bachelor’s degree in political science.
Contact: Stacey Corso, Public Relations Manager, (925) 953-1716
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