What Lee & Associates does

Lee & Associates (Naples-Ft Myers) is the Southwest Florida office of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America. Established in 2011, it operates from two locations — Fort Myers (headquarters) and Naples — and is part of a national network spanning 59 offices with nearly 1,000 brokerage professionals. The firm delivers traditional commercial brokerage services across industrial, office, retail, land, multifamily, self-storage, and senior housing asset classes, serving landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers.

Its core platform combines local market expertise with national network resources, including access to over 1,750 commercial property specialists across 80+ offices for valuation services. The technology stack is described as in-house research capabilities and "cutting-edge technology" supporting property valuation and market analysis, though no proprietary AI or ML systems are disclosed. Beyond brokerage, the firm offers two adjacent service lines through its KOVA subsidiaries: KOVA Property Management (serving 100+ associations with commercial and residential property management plus financial/accounting services) and KOVA Facilities (a licensed general contractor providing maintenance, construction management, and tenant improvements).

The business model is primarily transaction-based, generating revenue through brokerage commissions on sales and lease transactions (industrial, office, retail, land, multifamily, self-storage, senior housing), supplemented by recurring professional services fees from KOVA Property Management and KOVA Facilities. Pricing is negotiated and quote-driven. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct broker relationships, supported by content marketing through the corporate website, market reports, email newsletters, and earned media. Customer segments are diversified across industrial users, office users, retail users, investment real estate, and various niche verticals, with no single customer concentration indicated by the available data.

Name

Lee & Associates

Legal name

Lee & Associates

Website

https://lee-fl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lee & Associates (Naples-Ft Myers) is the Southwest Florida office of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, providing brokerage, property management, and facilities services across industrial, office, retail, land, multifamily, self-storage, and senior housing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multifamily Brokerage (BPAJABAD), Tenant Representation & Corporate Services Brokerage (BPAJABAJ), Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG), Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Consulting (Corporate/Institutional) (BPAJANAB)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Property leasing services
• Property management
• Industrial real estate
• Investment property sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commissions: Traditional commercial real estate brokerage services including leasing, sales, and property valuation. Revenue is generated through commissions on completed transactions for industrial, office, retail, land, multifamily, self-storage, and senior housing properties.
2. Property Management Services: Property management services provided through KOVA Property Management for commercial and residential properties including association management, financial and accounting services.
3. Facilities Maintenance Services: Facilities maintenance and project management services through KOVA Facilities, a fully licensed and certified general contractor providing maintenance plans, construction management, and tenant improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lee & Associates provides commercial real estate brokerage services (sales, leasing, tenant and landlord representation) across industrial, office, retail, land, multifamily, self-storage, and senior housing property types in Southwest Florida. The firm also offers property management and facilities maintenance services through its KOVA Companies subsidiary, and publishes market research and economic reports for clients in the region.

Product overview

Lee & Associates is a commercial real estate brokerage firm providing comprehensive services through its core Brokerage Services platform and two sub-products: KOVA Property Management and KOVA Facilities Maintenance. The brokerage division handles industrial, office, retail, land, multifamily, investment real estate, self-storage, senior housing, healthcare, site selection, and valuation services. The KOVA Property Management sub-product offers professional property management for various property types along with financial and accounting services. KOVA Facilities provides maintenance, repairs, and construction management. The firm also provides market research and economic reports as an add-on service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Sales, Leasing, Tenant and Landlord Representation) Brokerage representation for owners, investors, tenants, and developers on the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of industrial, office, retail, multifamily, land, self-storage, and senior housing properties in Southwest Florida.
• KOVA Property Management Property management services for commercial real estate owners in Southwest Florida, handling day-to-day operations of managed assets.
• KOVA Facilities Maintenance Facilities maintenance services supporting commercial property owners and tenants in Southwest Florida, delivered via the KOVA Companies subsidiary.
• Market Research and Economic Reports Quarterly and recurring market research and economic reports on the Southwest Florida commercial real estate market, used to advise clients and inform brokerage decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Established in 2011, now recognized as one of the most successful commercial brokerage firms in Southwest Florida

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Butters Construction & DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2022Coconut Creek-based industrial developer partnered with BentallGreenOak on Gulf Landing Logistics Center. Lee & Associates industrial team (Bob Johnston, Derek Bornhorst, Jerry Messonnier) represented the buyers in the $40 million land deal for 300 acres near I-75 adjacent to RSW airport.
• BentallGreenOakmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2022Canada-based property management company partnering with Butters on Gulf Landing Logistics Center development near RSW airport. Lee & Associates represented the buyers in the $40 million land transaction.
• KOVA Property ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOVA Property Management provides comprehensive property management services including commercial property management, association property management, and financial and accounting services. The partnership enables Lee & Associates to offer turnkey property ownership solutions.
• KOVA FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOVA Facilities provides facilities maintenance services as a fully licensed and certified general contractor. Services include maintenance plans, construction management, project management, and tenant improvements. The partnership complements brokerage and property management services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CBRE Group: The world's largest commercial real estate services firm, offering brokerage, valuation, property management, and advisory across all asset classes. Direct competitor for institutional listings, tenant representation, and investment sales in the Florida market.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global CRE services firm with substantial Florida presence covering brokerage, property management, capital markets, and advisory. Comparable in office, industrial, retail, and multifamily verticals to Lee & Associates.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global full-service commercial real estate firm competing in leasing, investment sales, valuation, and property management. Overlaps directly with Lee & Associates across nearly every asset class served.
• Colliers International: Global CRE services and investment management firm with strong Florida operations. Competes in brokerage, property management, and valuation across industrial, office, retail, and multifamily asset classes.
• Newmark Group: Full-service commercial real estate advisory firm offering leasing, investment sales, and property management. Competes for office, industrial, and retail mandates in major Florida markets.

Direct peers

• Marcus & Millichap: Specialized commercial real estate investment sales brokerage firm with a national network. Closely comparable in investment property brokerage, especially multifamily, self-storage, and senior housing verticals where Lee & Associates is active.
• NAI Global: Global commercial real estate brokerage network with a similar member-owned/cooperative structure to Lee & Associates' broker-owned model. Directly comparable in serving regional brokerage and property management markets.
• Avison Young: Private, principal-owned global commercial real estate services firm with a model structurally similar to Lee & Associates' broker-owned approach. Directly competes in office, industrial, retail, and investment sales brokerage.
• SVN International: Commercial real estate brokerage franchise with a national network of advisors, comparable in mid-market commercial brokerage and investment sales. Operates with a similar collaborative advisor model.

Others

• BOMA International (Building Owners and Managers Association): Industry trade association for commercial real estate professionals and property managers. Not a direct competitor but provides industry context, training, and credentials relevant to the firm's KOVA Property Management operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/napleslee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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