Industrial Team

Robert P. Garber joined CRESCO Real Estate as a Principal in 2003 with a solid background in the real estate industry after completing eighteen (18) successful years with several national real estate firms.

While representing a wide array of landlords and tenants over the years, Bob has amassed extensive experience involving lease term negotiations including rental rates, options, tenant improvements, tax and lease abatements and lease article modifications. Additionally, his broad knowledge of the complexities of property disposition, acquisition, value analysis, build-to-suit and land development have greatly aided in the success of many property transfers and transactions. Bob has also negotiated, for his clients, large tax abatement packages with various governmental authorities saving millions of dollars on real estate, personal property and payroll taxes.

Since entering the real estate industry, Bob has on average completed over 50 deals a year ranging from approximately 2,000 to 500,000 square feet. Bob has been successful in building and maintaining business relationships over the years evidenced by the longevity of marketing various exclusives and the representation of many clients on multiple assignments during the course of his career.

Additionally, Bob’s insight and knowledge of the real estate industry has allowed him to be a featured speaker at the Cleveland Commercial Real Estate Update Forum, along with being a frequently quoted source for many real estate and business periodicals. Bob has consistently been named a “Cleveland Power Broker” by the Costar Group since 2003.

In 2001, Bob became a member of SIOR with the appointment into this premier commercial/industrial professional organization.

Bob graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a B.S. in Finance.

Prior Experience

Bob worked as a Property Director for Equitec Properties Company. During his four years at Equitec (1985-1989), he handled the leasing and management of over one million square feet of commercial and industrial space in Cuyahoga County’s eastern suburbs. Under Bob’s direction, the Cleveland portfolio of properties became one of Equitec’s top producing real estate assets. Additionally, Bob served on Equitec’s national acquisition team analyzing real estate investment opportunities.

From February 1989 until April 2003, Bob worked for Ostendorf-Morris Company, which became Colliers International. He served as Vice President of the Industrial Services Group, was a consistent top producer and responsible for aiding in the growth of the department and training of new brokers.

Partial List of Clients

Affiliations & Community Involvement

• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
• National Association of Realtors (NAR)
• Ohio Association of Realtors (OAR)
• SIOR Specialist, Industrial and Office Real Estate
• John Carroll University Entrepreneurs Association (Master Member)
• Miami University Alumni Association
• Team NEO Real Estate Advisory Council
• B-to-B Connect
• MRDD
• Solon Youth Athletic League