Zenith Realty Advisors was formed to provide investors with opportunities to make investments in real estate based on sound investment principles with the goal of long-term wealth accumulation. We look for opportunities to buy quality assets at favorable valuations that are well located in emerging markets or are otherwise overlooked, distressed or undervalued in established markets. We apply a systematic approach to finding investment opportunities based on demographic, economic and market trends with the goal of generating attractive risk-adjusted returns. Our overall investment philosophy can be summarized as seeking to purchase high quality investment real estate assets at a discount to their intrinsic value.

WILLIAM SMALL, JD, CCIM, FOUNDER & CEO, ZENITH REALTY ADVISORS, LLC

William Small founded Zenith Realty Advisors in 2014 as a real estate investment, asset management and services firm to provide a high quality of advice and support to experienced real estate investors; and to find and create investment opportunities for passive investors looking to make investments in commercial real estate in partnership alongside an experienced active asset manager.

He began his real estate career in 1982 working with the National Association of REALTORS® as a Political Direction and in-house legal counsel for their Political Affairs Division in Washington, DC. Starting in 1986, he started in the commercial real estate business specializing in marketing development sites and office buildings to major office developers and investors in downtown Washington, DC. During his career, he’s provided investment and real estate advice to wealthy individuals and families, major U.S. and foreign corporations, and institutions including such companies as Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Times Mirror Corporation, the United States Mint, the Whitehall Fund (a joint venture between Goldman Sachs and the J.E. Robert Companies), Fleet Management and Recovery Corporation, JMB Realty, Metropolitan Theatres, Urban Outfitters, City of Aspen, Aspen Valley Hospital, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Costco.

William is the author of numerous articles on real estate investing and investment strategy. In an effort to help others understand good investing principles and how to apply them, he has endeavored to create a systematic approach to finding good real estate investments and to evaluate opportunities and apply proven tactics to achieve maximum results. His goal has always been to study and understand how to value investment opportunities and to apply those principles for investors. What he’s learned through his years of study and practice is that great real estate investments all share common characteristics. He also recognizes the impact of crowd psychology and its impact on real estate markets, and how those forces create both investment risks and opportunities.

William currently lives in Aspen, Colorado with wife, Lori and his daughter Brigette, where he pursues his passions of skiing, biking, hiking, tennis and golf. He and Lori are avid travelers and spend several weeks a year traveling the world learning about global economic trends and looking for promising investment opportunities. He’s also active in several charities and professional organizations such as the Urban Land Institute, the CCIM Institute and RMCB. He’s a member of the District of Columbia, Maine, and United States Supreme Court Bar Associations, and the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute of the National Association of REALTORS®, holding the CCIM designation. He holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Seattle University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maine.

What Clients are Saying About William Small, CCIM:

“Working with William Small was an outstanding experience.  Our new Wealth

Management office needs were not immediate when we first contacted William. 

He was very patient, but stayed in regular contact when he thought the right

opportunity was available.  William not only found us great new office space, but

helped to negotiate a favorable long term lease.  We appreciate the services of

William Small and the entire Zenith Realty Advisors organization.”

Jim Hallock, Senior Vice President

Regional Private Banking Manager

Wells Fargo Private Bank

 

“I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the

tremendous effort in assisting the U.S. Mint in relocating our [Washington, DC]

headquarters operation. William Small . . . provided invaluable services to us

from analyzing our need and the option available to us in the market to

negotiating rates well below our expectations. Of course, in between all of that

they, consistently managed many of the details, created and presented highly

effective presentations, and provided an unlimited amount of expertise, advice

and support.

Philip N. Diehl, Director

United States Mint

 

“William Small and his team were instrumental in helping us both sell an existing

space that we maintained in Aspen Highlands as well as finding us leased space

within our budget.  Within days or listing our space, we had several interested

suitors, all a result of William’s extensive network of local contacts.  William’s

diligence and attention to detail is fantastic – I recommend him and his group

without hesitation. He was a truly great partner.”

Kevin Roth, Asset Manager

The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club

 

“When Costco was looking to open a new store in the Vail Valley we were

referred to William Small and Zenith Realty Advisors to work with us on site

selection and negotiating the right deal for us to buy a prime property near the

Eagle-Vail airport. Our team at Costco worked closely with Zenith Realty

Advisors to achieve a win-win result for all the parties involved.”

James Sinegal, Co-Founder & Former CEO

Costco

 

“William Small was our first choice to help us market and sell our commercial real

estate in Aspen.  His analysis was critical to valuing the property, finding a buyer

and closing the deal based upon our timeline.  This is our second real estate

transaction with William Small and Zenith Realty Advisors and they will be our

first contact in the future.”

George D. Trantow, FACHE

Executive Director

Aspen Orthopedic Associates

 

“I cannot begin to say enough good things about William Small and his ability to

work with retailers like ourselves. I met William several years ago when Hat

World - Lids was looking for retail space in the Aspen market. When I called he

insisted on coming to meet me immediately. Within a very short conversation I

knew William was the guy who could help me find the right location for our

national company. Within a couple of weeks, we had our new location.

Dick Proffitt, Senior Director

Lids / Hat World, Inc.

 

“We had a difficult situation to resolve when our company vacated a large

commercial space with a couple of years remaining on our lease to move into our

new headquarters. William Small, CCIM and his team at Zenith Realty Advisors

responded quickly and worked with the landlord to release the vacant

commercial space to another tenant and saved our company a considerable

amount of money. I would highly recommend William Small and his team to

anyone needing commercial real estate services.”

Joel Towbin, President

Elk Mountain Motors Audi/Volkswagen

 

“Our company found itself in a difficult situation with a space we had leased that

would no longer work. We hired William Small, CCIM of Zenith Realty Advisors to

help us sublease the lease or negotiate an early lease termination. Within 90

days, William had found a new subtenant and negotiated a very favorable lease

termination agreement that saved our company thousands of dollars.”

Bob Galastro, President & CEO

Zele Colorado Corporation

 

“In 2004 my partners and I were seeking a suitable location for a new state-of-

the-art multi-plex, stadium-seated theatre in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. I

myself had previously known William Small, J.D., CCIM, of Zenith Realty

Advisors, and we contacted him to assist us in locating a viable approximate

12,000 sf pad space, of which we were being told none existed in Steamboat,

and also that there was no zoning for a theatre anywhere in the Yampa Valley.

Within 6 months he not only located a great site (formerly ticketed to be a new

restaurant) in the Wild Horse Marketplace, but also we were well on our way to a

very advantageous build-to- suit arrangement with the Marketplace’s

owner/developers. Without hesitation, I would recommend William and Zenith

Realty Advisors to anyone seeking difficult to find commercial and retail space in

western Colorado’s immediate mountain resort areas.”

Marshall Smith

Metropolitan/Rocky Mountain Cinemas

 

“William Small understands the art of the deal. In a complicated lease

negotiation, William was a true professional who understood how to make our

lease happen for me. William’s hard work and determination made our lease

happen. It was my pleasure to work with William and would recommend him to

anyone looking for a commercial real estate professional.”

Stephen E. Saunders, Owner

Stephen’s of Colorado

 

“Returning in May this year from a European bike trip, I had a message from

William Small inquiring if I had any interest in selling my commercial building at

302 East Hopkins that I developed in downtown Aspen and have owned for 31

years. My response was anything is possible if there is a fair offer. Within 16

days, we closed on a sale at my price. There were an enormous number of

details to work out and I was living at our home in La Jolla. We were able to

consummate the entire transaction on the phone with lots of emails. William was

just great with the details and showed a tremendous amount of patience. I

recommend him highly to handle any commercial real estate transaction.”

  Bill Seguin

 

“We had been seeking the right opportunity to acquire a nightlife venue in Aspen

for a number of months.  Once we started working with William Small of Zenith

Realty Advisors, the process became much more efficient.  William did an

excellent job in identifying the right venue, negotiating a fair deal and then

worked with us hand in hand until the transaction was completed.  We’re proud to

be re-opening as The Regal Watering Hole, and I know it would never have

happened without William’s involvement.  I would highly recommend William and

his team for outside-the- box needs beyond just commercial real estate services.” 

Paul Piciocchi, Owner

The Regal Watering Hole

 

“I was trying to sell my business and I met William Small of Zenith Realty

Advisors. I decided to go forward with William and began the process. William

made himself available every time I needed his assistance, and was honest and

straightforward in his answers and comments during the whole process. In short,

we closed on scheduled and I could not have been more satisfied with the

services I received from William and Zenith Realty Advisors. Without hesitation I

can recommend William and Zenith Realty Advisors to anyone who is

considering buying, selling or leasing commercial real estate.”

 

William Venezia, President

B.B.E., Inc. dba Bar Aspen

 

“When we wanted to open a restaurant in Aspen, William Small, JD, CCIM of

Zenith Realty Advisors helped us negotiate a deal that made sense to purchase

an existing restaurant space. A couple of years later when we wanted to sell our

restaurant, we hired William and the Zenith Realty Advisors team. He was able to

sell the property in 4 months to an all cash buyer for a significant profit on our

investment. I would highly recommend William Small and Zenith Realty Advisors

to other commercial tenants and investors”

David Edgar

Restaurateur

 

“Being an absentee owner with an expiring lease, I was quite concerned with

finding the right tenant for the building I own in downtown Aspen. I met with

William Small, J.D. CCIM of Zenith Realty Advisors to establish a profile of the

ideal tenant for my building. Within 90 days, William found the right tenant that

met all my key parameters. He helped me negotiate a lease agreement, hire the

right attorney and finalize a lease. I couldn’t be happier! For anyone interested in

leasing commercial space, I would without reservation recommend William Small

and Zenith Realty Advisors to satisfy your needs.”

Dave Denson

Tubac, Arizona

 

“Although our commercial space needs were on the smaller side, William Small

treated as if we were an important client. He immediately identified our needs

and in what areas of Aspen we should look for space. He set up appointments to

preview the properties the next day. He assisted us in negotiating a lease that

worked well for us. He did an excellent job of communicating between us and the

new landlord. A week after starting our search we had an executed lease that we

were very satisfied with. We would recommend William Small and Zenith Realty

Advisors because he communicates well, recognizes your needs and is well

connected in town."

   Tim Szurgot, Owner

Organic Housekeepers, LLC

 

“William Small of Zenith Realty Advisors recently helped me market, sell and

close an office condominium in Aspen. His legal background and knowledge of

local contacts and market conditions was very helpful in the selling and

negotiation process. He demonstrated an ability to move matters forward in a

constructive atmosphere and was always attentive and responsive. I am pleased

to recommend William Small for your real estate needs “.

Bill Clark

Retired Attorney

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