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Posted: April 16, 2019
2019 Ones to Watch: Jacob Namdar, Klosed Properties
Name: Jacob Namdar
Title: Senior Managing Director of Acquisitions
Company Name: Klosed Properties
Year that you entered your current field? 2010
List up to three CRE organizations that you are currently a member of:
- ICSC,
- YJP,
- AIPAC
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
During a difficult time in the market, we were able to close on several transactions in the Bronx and Harlem.
What advice can you offer to someone who is interested in a career in your industry?
Always have positive attitude and energy, despite the market trends. Try to envision the cup as half-full at all times. Don’t allow factors that are out of your control to affect you negatively.
If you have a mentor, who is it and how have they influenced your personal & professional growth?
Jeff Sutton was a leasing broker representing Payless ShoeSource. He found a creative way to look outside the box and purchase properties, while simultaneously leasing them to high-end tenants. Over time, he amassed a billion dollar portfolio of some of the strongest retail properties in the world.
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
Our team, persistence, and perseverance
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