Nikki Traff joins as Principal; bringing 20 years of experience in retail landlord representation

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Global real estate advisor Avison Young has hired Nikki Traff as Principal in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. With 20 years of experience in retail landlord representation, Traff will be instrumental to Avison Young’s strategic expansion efforts of its retail services platform throughout South Florida.

"We are thrilled to welcome Nikki to our South Florida team,” said Lisa Jesmer, Principal and Florida Market Leader. "Her extensive experience in retail services and knowledge of the market, combined with her dedication to her clients, made her an ideal candidate for our team and its future."

“Nikki is a highly respected broker with a successful track record of creating a healthy mix of national, regional and local retailers to enhance the shopping experience and drive NOI for our owners,” said Gavin Farnam, Principal and Managing Director of Avison Young’s U.S. Retail Services. “As retail continues to evolve, best in class advisors like Nikki will help guide landlords and tenants to succeed.”

Prior to joining Avison Young, Traff served as Executive Vice President at Colliers where she led retail services for highly specialized, complex retail properties - specifically lifestyle and power centers. Throughout her career, Traff has worked closely with a range of notable shopping center owners including Heitman, Principal Global Investors, Prudential Global Investment Management, ShopCore and Mill Creek and leased numerous high-profile assets including Mercato at Naples, Downton Palm Beach Gardens, Plaza at Delray and Bell Tower Shops. She has also held a Vice President position at Madison Marquette.

"Avison Young’s rapidly growing South Florida presence and people-first culture made it a clear choice for me in the next stage of my career,” said Traff. “The resources, scope of services and technology at Avison Young were the biggest differentiating factors in my deciding to join the firm, as they will allow me to provide my clients with the highest level of service.”