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Chris R. Ross, a Senior Commercial Sales Agent at NAI Latter & Blum, is renowned for his expertise in Investment & Brokerage. With a 25-year career that began at Latter & Blum, Inc., Chris has excelled in various aspects of commercial real estate including site selection, lease negotiations, and property transactions. His deep understanding of construction, development, hotel operations, and real estate finance uniquely positions him to successfully manage investments for both new and experienced investors.

Notably, Chris co-led a major industrial office sale in New Orleans and played a key role in a significant 276-unit apartment deal in 2013. As part of the NAI Latter & Blum Hospitality Division, he has closed seven major hotel developments in New Orleans, totaling over 1,000 rooms and $300 million in development costs. These include the 182-room Oil and Gas Building and the 210-room Luxury Boutique Independent NOPSI Building.

A New Orleans native, Chris's contributions extend beyond real estate. He previously directed housing initiatives for the New Orleans Neighborhood Development Collaborative and was instrumental in redeveloping the CJ Peete Public Housing into mixed-use units. His community involvement includes serving on Mayor Mitch Landrieu's Housing transition team, founding board president of ARISE Academy Charter School, a commissioner of the New Orleans Downtown Development District, and a board member of Caf Reconcile.

Recognized as a top business professional by New Orleans City Business magazine and as a Real Estate Influencer by Biz New Orleans Magazine, Chris's notable transactions include The Saratoga Building ($32M), The NOPSI Hotel ($13M), and The Maritime Building ($30M). His membership in the Real Estate Executive Council further underscores his significant impact in the field.

With over 18 years in the commercial real estate business, Edward partnered with Sealy & Falgoust Real Estate, L.L.C., in October 1997.

Edward is an industrial member of the Society of Industrial & Office Realtors, and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Commercial Investment Division of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS.

With a strong concentration in the sales and leasing of industrial and commercial properties, Edward has been one of Baton Rouge's top commercial producers over the last decade.

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Expertise & Strengths:

Commercial/Industrial Development Consultation

Commercial/Industrial Brokerage

Commercial/Industrial Leasing

Lease Negotiations, Tenant Build Outs, etc.

Market Analysis & Insight

Extensive /Corporate & Fortune 500 Contacts

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Affiliations & Memberships:

Society of Industrial & Office Realtors

Livingston Board of Realtors

GBRAR - Commercial Investment Division

Louisiana Association of Realtors

National Association of Realtors

Greater Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce

Baton Rouge Real Estate Trends Industrial and Office Committees

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Partial List of Corporate Clients:

Toyota

IT Corporation

Vallen

Unisys

BellSouth Mobility

Excel Warehouse

LCR Corporation

RSC Equipment

American Express

Jefferson Pilot

Norwel Equipment

Prudential Insurance

Bank One

Georgia Pacific

Entergy

Houston Wire & Cable

Eastman Kodak

New York Life

The Western Company

Atlas Corporation

Carrier Corporation - HVAC

Johnson Controls

Lincoln Financial Group

Home Depot

United Technologies

Hibernia Bank

I work with owners, investors, and tenants of industrial property in greater Baton Rouge, specifically focusing on the South Choctaw corridor.