Brian D. Harris, CCIM

Executive Vice President

Focus

Brian is an office property leasing specialist.

Background

After a banking career in Los Angeles and Denver, Brian began his career in commercial real estate in 1985, relocating to San Antonio in 1989 with the Trammell Crow Company. Brian later formed his own company then moved to Lincoln Property Company before joining Todd Gold at Koontz McCombs Realty Services, ultimately partnering to acquire REOC.

 

During his brokerage and leasing career, Brian has handled over 1,200 lease and sales transactions totaling in excess of $280 million in volume consisting of primarily office, but also retail, industrial, multi-family properties and land.

 

Clients turn to Brian because of his ability to achieve above-market overall occupancy rates and outstanding owner satisfaction. He is adept at new business development in transaction services, property management/leasing, tenant representation, plus project management and construction services. He is a frequent speaker at commercial real estate trade events in both San Antonio and South Texas.

 

Clients Served

Citicorp Group 

Metropolitan Life

Principal Mutual Life

Greystone – New York Life

CMD Realty Investors 

Archon Group

U.S. Bank 

Fairfield Financial Group

Hanover Real Estate Partners

American Nationwide Insurance

Frost Bank

Robertson Stephens Funds

Trammell Crow Company

Lincoln Property Company

BCE Development/Brookfield

BBVA Compass Bank

Notable Transactions/Accomplishments

  • Forum Office Complex (477,000 sf) – Increased occupancy from 67% to 92% in 18 months
  • 4500 Lockhill Selma (97,000 sf) – Acquired on behalf of user client and leased to 100%
  • La Arcata Office Building (97,490 sf) – Leased from opening to 97%
  • Ashford Oaks (190,819 sf) – Maintained 88% average occupancy; sold in 2007
  • 7461 Callaghan (47,000 sf) – Maintained 100% occupancy; sold property in 2007
  • Plaza Las Campanas Office (77,751 sf) – Leased from opening to 100%
  • South Texas Blood & Tissue Center – Acquired site; coordinated construction of 275,000 sf campus
  • Creekview Garden Offices – Sold for bank client & leased to 92%; sold again at 120% profit
  • Northeast Medical Plaza – Negotiated refinance; leased to 96% and sold property
  • Petroleum Towers I & II – (235,000 sf) Increased occupancy 56% to 85% in 14 months

Representative Transactions

Capital Group (72,000 SF)

ANICO (75,000 SF)

State of Texas (36,000 SF)

Vista Fibers (106,000 SF)

Psychological Corp (42,000 SF)

Art Institute (35,317 sf)

Brown Mackie College (34,751 sf)

Blackbrush Energy (46,000 SF)

Alamo Area Council of Govt’s. (38,000

Baptist Health Systems (25,000 SF)

 

Professional Achievements & Credentials

  • Texas Real Estate Broker’s License CCIM Designation (1996)
  • CPM Designation (2007 – Currently on Inactive Status)
  • South Texas CCIM Chapter (past President)
  • BSBA- Real Estate and Construction Management – University of Denver
  • Business School Advanced financial course work at UCLA Business School

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