Abram Schwarz joined Lee & Associates in 2016. He has extensive experience in the Cleveland commercial real estate market, which he has been involved in since 2003. Abram has partnered with numerous notable owners and tenants and has completed hundreds of transactions encompassing over 3.0 million square feet. He specializes in representing business owners of office and industrial properties and tenants in the leasing and sales of office and industrial property.
Abram began his career as a summer intern with Great Lakes Development, Ltd., and continued to work there until 2008. He went on to work with CBRE, Inc. and EV Bishoff Company where he closed 300 transactions totaling 250,000 SF and was instrumental in the acquisition of a large parking garage in Downtown Cleveland. Abram then moved on to Colliers International where he joined as a Senior Associate. In 2013, Abram was named Colliers International Rookie of the Year and was the Top Producer in the Office Services Group and third overall. Due to Abrams steady ascent to the the top tier of Clevelands real estate industry, Abram earned his SIOR designation in 2018. For his achievements with Lee & Associates, Abram was awarded the 2019 prestigious Cliff Fincher Award, presented annually to the Top Producing Associate firmwide who also is involved in the community.
Abram employs an enthusiastic and diligent work ethic in representing his clients in achieving their real estate goals. This, combined with in depth knowledge of both the suburban and CBD markets, make him a key producer in Northeast Ohios commercial real estate market.
Abram and his family are active members of Park Synagogue, where he serves on the Board of Trustees, along with many other community organizations. Abram, his wife Sarah, and daughters Hannah and Noa are residents of Pepper Pike and livelong Clevelanders.