Commercial Real Estate · Investment Sales
No fluff. Just a track record of getting deals done.
For nearly 16 years, Sam Vaden has delivered institutional-grade investment sales across primary economic hubs and a trusted 46-state network.
About
Deal execution, not desk theory.
Sam Vaden is a commercial real estate investment sales advisor with 16 years of experience and $300M+ in closed transactions. He works with owners, investors, and developers who value honest pricing, disciplined process, and clear communication from first underwriting to close.
Based in Tennessee with active deal flow across Florida, Georgia, California, and a vetted 46-state peer network, Sam focuses on industrial, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, and specialized office assets.
Lifetime Transaction Volume
Industry Experience
Direct Coverage & Trusted Peer Network
Core Markets
Primary Markets & Local Footprint
Deep, on-the-ground expertise in four major economic regions, backed by elite national peer syndication across the remaining 46 states.
The High-Velocity Growth Market
Annual Inbound Migration
So. Florida Industrial Cap Rates
Average Price Per Multifamily Unit
South Florida transaction volume jumped 130% year-over-year. Central Florida I-4 retail corridor yields remain strong at 6.25% - 7.5% cap rates. Landlord-favorable 14–21 day eviction timelines minimize institutional risk profiles.
The Sunbelt Outperformance Market
Greater Nashville Retail Vacancy Rate
Nashville NNN Asking Retail Rent / SF
Chattanooga Industrial Vacancy Rate
Chattanooga Average Commercial Cap Rate
Projected Chattanooga Riverfront Economic Impact
Zero personal income tax continues to drive corporate relocations. East Tennessee multifamily holds tight at 95% occupancy with a highly resilient $132,000 price-per-unit asset baseline.
The Logistics & Infrastructure Giant
Q2 SF Industrial Net Absorption
Metro Atlanta Avg Industrial Rent / SF
Largest Domestic Data Center Hub
Port of Savannah expansion and massive hyperscale AI infrastructure deployments by Google & QTS are heavily driving vacancy down to 8.3% across a massive 803M SF state industrial inventory.
The Stabilizing Infill Powerhouse
SoCal Infill Industrial Lease Rate / Month
Inland Empire Office Vacancy (Lowest in U.S.)
Greater LA Logistics Interchange Cap Rates
Southern California land constraints keep availability highly constrained. Coastal tech-heavy supply has corrected, positioning well-located 1031 Exchange capital for premium, stabilized long-term returns.
The 46-State Advantage: Access to top-tier, vetted regional peers ensuring seamless transaction execution nationwide.
Asset Specialization
Where We Win
Industrial
Logistics, warehouse and distribution networks.
Retail
Strip centers and single-tenant net-lease.
Multifamily
Value-add, mid-rise and suburban portfolios.
Mixed-Use
Urban live-work-play developments.
Specialized Office
Selected medical and creative tech hubs.
FAQ
Common Questions
Straight answers on process, timelines, confidentiality, and coverage.
How does your process work from first call to close?
It starts with listening. I review the asset, the ownership structure, and your goals before any pitch. From there I deliver a pricing opinion, marketing strategy, and timeline. Once engaged, I run a disciplined process — targeted outreach, weekly updates, feedback loops, and hands-on negotiation through closing.
What is a typical marketing and closing timeline?
Most assignments run 60–120 days from listing to executed contract, depending on asset type, pricing, and market conditions. Closing adds another 30–60 days. I set expectations upfront and flag delays before they become surprises.
How do you handle confidentiality?
Discretion is standard. I use NDAs, controlled information releases, and targeted buyer lists when sensitivity matters. Your financials, motivations, and property details are shared only with qualified, vetted parties.
Do you only work in Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, and California?
Those are my primary markets and where I have the deepest direct experience. For deals outside those states, I leverage a vetted 46-state peer network so owners still get institutional execution without sacrificing local intelligence.
Contact & Discovery
Let's Talk Shop
No high-pressure sales pitches. Just direct, data-backed deal execution.
Every engagement starts with listening, not a pitch. I take the time to understand what matters to you — whether you’re selling and weighing your goals, timing, and priorities, or buying and defining the right opportunity. From there, I bring honest underwriting, disciplined execution, and clear communication to every step of the process.