Steve has been actively involved in sales, leasing and consulting services of commercial properties and development sites in Southwest and Central Florida since 1976. As Managing Partner, duties include the strategic planning, leadership, operational analysis and organizational structure of LandQwest Commercial, LLC.
Education
University of Illinois/Bachelor of Science Degree-Finance; Additional course work through The Appraisal Institute and the CCIM Institute
Career Highlights
- Over 30 years real estate experience
- Former Managing Partner of Grubb & Ellis VIP–D’Alessandro’s Division of Valuation and Research
- Qualified as an expert witness for real estate valuation in State and Federal Court
- Former Member – City of Fort Myers Planning Board
- Special Magistrate – Value Adjustment Board
- Court Appointed Receiver – 20th Judicial Circuit
- Expertise in all property types with emphasis on investment sales and land development sites
Specialty Assignments Include:
Highest and Best Use Studies, Comparative Lease Analysis, Lease Versus Own Analysis, Comparing Ownership and Disposition Alternatives, Valuation and Feasibility Studies, Economic Base Analysis, Gap Analysis
Assignment Highlight:
Appointed as Receiver as part of a mortgage foreclosure complaint. The property was a residential condominium complex that was partially complete. The specific Receiver duties included: maintenance and repairs, completion of construction, management of operating account and insurance policies, record keeping and reporting, ensuring all Receiver Assets were in compliance with all laws and regulations and listing and sale of mortgaged properties.
Professional Affiliations/Community Activities
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MAI Member of The Appraisal Institute
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CCIM Designee of the CCIM Institute
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Member of the International Council of Shopping Centers
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Florida State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #RZ300
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Florida Licensed Broker.
Email: scunningham@lqwest.com