Lloyd H. Bakan is a 32-year industry veteran who joined
Avison Young as a principal of the company in 2014. Lloyd was previously
an Executive Vice President of Coldwell Banker Commercial, with prior
experience including a wide range of investment sales, landlord representation,
acquisition, development, and finance. Lloyd has an impressive track
record of closed real estate transactions valued in excess of $2 billion
dollars. Lloyd has led major projects, including build to suit
transactions, master plans and incentive negotiations for Tetra Tech, John
Hancock, Hasbro, LA Fitness, ING Direct, Arthur Anderson, New World Pictures
and the University of California, Los Angeles. An expert in office and
retail investment sales, Lloyd has led the disposition efforts of major office
and retail projects throughout California including the sale of 100 Wilshire
Boulevard, a 250,000 square foot office building.
Mr. Bakan has been recognized as the #1 Sales
Professional in the country, #1 Leasing Professional in the country three years
in a row, the #1 Broker in California on three different occasions, and in 2009
was recognized as the #1 Global Producer for the entire company. His
outstanding achievements in selling and leasing commercial real estate earned
him the company’s most prestigious award, the Platinum Circle of Distinction
Award, 12 years in a row. Lloyd was the only agent in all of Coldwell Banker
Commercial to achieve this status.
As Principal of Avison Young, Lloyd continues to provide
his clients with “best in class” service. Recognized as a consistent top
producer in his industry, Lloyd prides himself on offering his clients global
real estate knowledge, while providing highly personalized attention on a local
level.