The team brings decades of combined experience in high-street retail
CBRE announced today that a three-person retail leasing team has joined CBRE’s Advisory & Transaction Services practice in West Los Angeles to bolster the firm’s presence in the sector.
The team is led by Houman Mahboubi, who joins CBRE as a Senior Vice President, and includes First Vice President, Greg Briest, and Vice President, Marisa Renfro. They have joined CBRE from JLL and will focus on representing both landlords and tenants in the leasing of high-street retail property.
“Houman, Greg and Marisa are well-respected, top-producing leaders in the Los Angeles retail real estate market, and I am thrilled to welcome them to CBRE,” said Andrew Ratner, Executive Managing Director, CBRE West Los Angeles. “The addition of this team complements our retail real estate practice and further expands the scope of strategic advice we provide to our clients across the sector.”
Mr. Mahboubi brings over 19 years of experience as a leading authority on sales, purchases, and leasing. With a focus on transactions, acquisitions, administration, and leasing, as well as an outstanding network of business partners, Mr. Mahboubi has brokered commercial real estate deals on behalf of Southern California’s most prestigious clients.
Mr. Briest specializes in retail leasing representing both landlords and tenants including luxury and urban fashion brands, restaurants, and retailers in the health, wellness, and fitness space. His previous experience in luxury retail coupled with his education as an attorney has provided him with an innate understanding of business and negotiations with a client-centered approach.
Ms. Renfro specializes in landlord and tenant high-street/urban retail leasing. Prior to commercial real estate, she worked in the luxury fashion industry. Her deep understanding of market trends and a keen awareness of emerging and established brands contributes to her success in serving her clients.
“The team and I are excited to join CBRE and bring to our clients the industry-leading resources of CBRE’s platform,” said Mr. Mahboubi. “Retail real estate remains in demand, and we have an exciting opportunity to help shape the spaces that resonate with the evolving desires of consumers.”
