What We Do
Transactions • Dispositions • REO • Logistics • Asset Audits • Corporate Relocations • National Roll-Out • Consulting
John Jay Schwartz is a seasoned commercial real estate professional and strategic advisor with more than five decades of experience helping companies make smart real estate decisions that support growth, operational goals and the bottom line.
Known for his ability to build strong relationships and get deals done, John Jay brings extensive expertise in commercial real estate strategy, site selection, negotiations, entitlements and project execution. He has successfully managed as many as 60 projects simultaneously and has extensive experience leading national real estate rollouts across Tier I, Tier II and Tier III markets.
From identifying opportunities and negotiating transactions to navigating entitlements and overseeing execution, John Jay understands every stage of the commercial real estate process. His hands-on approach allows him to anticipate challenges, keep complex projects moving and deliver solutions aligned with each client’s business objectives.
As CEOs and CFOs face increasing pressure to control costs, maximize resources and make sound business decisions, John provides the experience and strategic thinking needed to turn commercial real estate into a business advantage. He stays focused on what matters most: making smart decisions, getting projects completed and delivering measurable results.
Advising economic development agencies, trustees, institutional owners and governments
Consulting on asset alternative uses, business development strategy and execution, and commercial real estate issues
Delivering shovel-ready industrial/commercial real estate sites to Fortune 500 companies
Developing projects that support revenue growth
Handling national rollouts (including Tier I, II and III markets)
Negotiating leases, equipment and infrastructure
Negotiating, relationship-building and entitlement
Managing multiple projects simultaneously
Providing commercial real estate support and execution
Representing large land investor groups — from assemblage to zoning/entitlements to infrastructure, development, marketing, sales and land development
Representing retailers and restaurants in growing their brands, locations and franchise networks
Securing headquarter buildings and support facilities
Serving as exclusive in-house consultant / master broker to national roll-outs
Tell us about your space, your market, and your timeline. We’ll map the path.
“The Man With Square Feet”® is a trademarked tagline and business concept available for licensing to real estate agents in exclusive territories — the same memorable branding John Jay Schwartz used to sell or lease more than 50 million square feet.
A simple, affordable licensing fee — with no commission sharing involved.
Exclusive territorial rights secured by seven recently-renewed federal trademark registrations.
Marketing recommendations, business development support, and networking & referral opportunities.
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