Robert J. Gritten

Using intelligence and creativity, Rob consults in all categories of commercial real estate with a long-term approach, which builds lasting relationships with his private and corporate clients.

Since 1979, Rob has assisted major public and private corporations in the acquisition and disposition of many different types of commercial real estate assets, as well as representing tenants in their relocation strategies.

• Rob assisted General Motors of Canada (GM) with the sale of its Vancouver parts distribution warehouse, which was redeveloped and sold to Home Depot. GM relocated their 150,000-sf facility, which was then sold and leased back on a long-term basis to a private investor.
• Rob assisted Taiga Forest Products with market lease analysis and subsequent sale/leaseback of 17 facilities across Canada for total consideration of $52 million.
• In 2006, Lions Gate Studios engaged Rob to sell the real estate and business operations of its film studio property in North Vancouver for $42 million.
• In 2007, Brewers Distributor Ltd. (on behalf of Molson and Labatts) hired Rob to quarterback a leveraged process to relocate its distribution facility into a state-of-the-art and environmentally significant 450,000-sf facility.

Private investors and developers continually strategize with Rob on their real estate decisions from a local, provincial, national and macro point of view. Rob uses his significant experience in all classes of real estate, analytical approach and creative mind to provide solutions that satisfy clients’ long-, medium- or short-term goals.

Rob relies on intelligence, respect, integrity and forecasting to provide advice in an enjoyable and practical manner. If it doesn't make sense and it isn't fun, Rob turns the page.