Global Breath, Local Depth
Born and raised in Honolulu, Mr. Fong is a real estate professional with transactional expertise in shopping center leasing, sales, and acquisition.  With a historical average of over 80 closed retail transactions a year, his clients benefit not only from his activity, but results.  Mr. Fong prides himself on a 24-7 work ethic and a “we don’t sleep, so our clients can” approach.  Exceeding client expectations is not a goal, but a must.

Shopping Center Leasing & Landlord Representation
Mr. Fong’s current shopping center portfolio totals over 1.6 million square feet.  He understands the importance of an aggressive leasing program and knows that proper execution of that program is vital to the success of any shopping center.  Mr. Fong continuously educates his clients on the value of creating a winning merchandising program where tenants not just survive, but thrive.  Minimizing vacancies and upgrading the tenant mix is a priority.  With over 11 years of experience, Mr. Fong is able to leverage the existing relationships he has fostered with tenants to create vibrant synergies for his listings.

Mr. Fong’s relationships with large institutional landlords and trusts include: Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA-CREF) (NASDAQ Symbol: CREF); Morgan Stanley (Morgan Stanley: NASDAQ Symbol: MWD); Lasalle Investment (Jones, Lang, Lasalle: NASDAQ Symbol: JLL); Campbell Estate/James Campbell Company, LLC; A&B Properties, Inc. (Alexander & Baldwin: NASDAQ Symbol: ALEX); MIG Real Estate; and The Queen Lili’uokalani Trust.

Tenant Representation
Mr. Fong also works with retailers looking to enter the Hawaii market and open multiple locations.  He gets involved early during the strategic planning stage and looks to strategically place the concept throughout retail venues while creating demand from Landlords.

Sales & Acquisition
Mr. Fong’s approach of educating his clients is an instrumental advantage during the sales and acquisitions process.  He allows his clients to understand opportunities from a leasing perspective, including rental rates, sales performance, tenant mix, and competition within the trade area.  Understanding the red flags and revealing true upside can only come from one, like Mr. Fong, who has a vast knowledge of the trade area and its surroundings.

Negotiation
Whether negotiating a 5,000 square foot lease or selling a $50 million dollar shopping center, Mr. Fong creates competition and gives his clients several options to choose from, putting them in the driver seat, even in the most challenging economic environments.
 
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