Not a member of CPIX
Matthew J. Farrell is the originator and co-founder of CORE Partners, LLC and current serves as an Executive Principal / Partner for the group. In addition, to his transactional services, Matt is a member of COREs Executive Management Team and responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, brokerage staff and oversight of 6.2 million square feet of commercial product. Prior to becoming an Executive Principal/Partner with CORE, Matt was a Vice President with Friedman Real Estate Group, Inc. which he joined in 2002, and quickly distinguished himself as a leading professional in Southeastern Michigan representing nearly 4.2 million square feet owned by the largest list of institutional owners Michigan had to offer. Matt also served a term with Grubb & Ellis for nearly three years prior and serviced many local and national users.
Matts credibility is confirmed by seven consecutive years as the top producer in Southeastern Michigans office market by outperforming the competition nearly three to one for total transactions completed and total square footage transacted. Matt takes pride in an incredible work ethic and the skill to use todays most advanced tools to facilitate real estate business. It is not unlike Matt to diligently work through CAD file alterations, creatively find a solution to budgetary constraints and go beyond the call of duty to service clients towards a common goal. In addition to being a strong Leasing specialist Matt has been continually recognized for his Investment representation and credited by CoStar as a POWER BROKER in both categories for 2004 through present. In addition, Matt has been selected as 2009 Broker of the Year by the Commercial Board of RealtorsMichigan and made the list of Crains Detroit 2009 Top 40 Under 40. Matt will often express to clients that it is his job to maximize the clients yield, whether through finding the right deal or helping to reduce cost, Matt is always trying to challenge the way business is done and often unveils unexpected value through his service.
Specializing in office, hi-tech and investment properties, Matt has an established track record and a proven ability to work through more complex real estate transactions that may involve environmental risk, difficult value assessment, lease vs. buy analysis, new lease structuring, or executing and negotiating tax free exchanges. Matt has done work on behalf of some of the areas largest developers and corporations, including, but not limited to, Liberty Property Trust, RSM Development and Management, Crow Holdings, Broadway Partners, Morgan Stanley, SL Green, The Gale Company, DRA Advisors, Kirco, REDICO, Larson Realty Group, The Surnow Company, UBS Paine Webber, Northwestern Mutual, Stuart Frankel Development Company to name a few.
Although many would recognize Matts notable accomplishments and performance as a portfolio representative it actually only comprises approximately 25% of his typical annual performance. 75% of his career focus is being a value added provider to many Tenants, companies and corporations that consider Matt their corporate representative for all Real Estate related matters.
A Michigan native and 1999 graduate of Michigan State University, Matt resides with his wife Jessica, son Quinn, and daughters Camryn and Sylvie in Clarkston, MI.
Matt serves or is accredited with:
Served on board for Commercial Board of Realtor (CBOR) from 2004 to current
Is President for 2010 for the Commercial Board of Realtors (CBOR)
Is Board Member for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for the State of Michigan
Accredited with the Certified Commercial Investment Member Designation (CCIM)
Has been recognized for top State honors in transaction volume for Michigans commercial office sector and investment sales sector.
