Little & Associates

What Little & Associates does

Little & Associates, Inc. is a boutique full-service real estate consultancy founded in 1992 by Thomas W. Little and headquartered in Jupiter, Florida. The firm delivers Owner's Representative Services, project management, construction management, due diligence, needs assessment, feasibility analysis, entitlements, zoning and permitting, design development, turn-key development, and project reporting across residential, commercial, multi-family, institutional, hospitality, industrial, medical, retail, and mixed-use property types.

Its core offering is the branded Owner's Representative Services program, under which the firm acts as the owner's advocate to coordinate all project entities (architects, engineers, contractors, legal, regulatory agencies) while preserving the owner's decision-making authority. The company has no proprietary technology platform; competitive advantage rests on senior practitioner experience (Thomas W. Little is credited with nearly 50 million square feet of development through prior VP roles at Turner Development, The Linpro Company/LCOR, and Birtcher; Fred Lott is a registered architect in 11 states with 25+ years of experience), and a curated affiliate network of 35+ architecture, engineering, construction, environmental, legal, and brokerage partners in the U.S. and internationally.

The business operates as a privately held, founder-led professional services practice with 1-10 employees and offices in Jupiter, FL; New York City (Chrysler Building, managed by Fred Lott); and Raleigh, NC. Revenue is generated through bespoke project-based and retainer engagements with no publicly disclosed pricing. The customer base spans ultra-high-net-worth private estate owners (e.g., a 125,000 sq ft Saudi Arabian Prince mansion in Palm Beach, a 38,000 sq ft oceanfront estate in North Palm Beach), commercial real estate developers (JP Morgan Chase, Investec Bank, Developers Diversified Realty, Prentiss Properties, Crescent Heights), healthcare real estate (Columbia Healthcare, Miami Heart Institute, Healthcare Property Investors, Senior Lifestyle Corp), senior living, multi-family (Charles E. Smith, Archstone-Smith), and hospitality, with project work extending along the East Coast, nationally, and internationally to Monte Carlo, Dublin, London, Monaco, Italy, and Santa Barbara.

Name

Little & Associates

Legal name

It Happens In Little & Associates Inc.

Website

https://littleassociatesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Little & Associates is a boutique real estate consultancy founded in 1992 that delivers Owner's Representative, project management, and construction management services for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutional developers from offices in Jupiter FL, New York, and Raleigh NC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Activities Related to Real Estate (531390)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

New Development & Project Marketing (Pre-Construction Sales) (FSAEAJAE)

Keywords

• Real estate consulting
• Owner's representative services
• Construction management
• Project management consulting
• Real estate development advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Jupiter

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Consultancy and Owner's Representative Services: Professional services revenue earned through consulting engagements covering the full lifecycle of real estate projects: due diligence, needs assessment, feasibility analysis, entitlements, design development, zoning and permitting, construction management, project management, turn-key development, and project reporting. Fees are likely structured as project-based or retainer engagements given the bespoke nature of the services and absence of public pricing.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Little & Associates is a full-service real estate consultancy providing Owner's Representative Services, construction management, and project management for high-end residential estates, commercial properties, multi-family developments, institutional facilities, hospitality venues, industrial properties, medical facilities, retail centers, and mixed-use projects. The firm guides clients through the full project lifecycle — due diligence, needs assessment, feasibility analysis, entitlements, zoning and permitting, design development, construction management, and turn-key development — coordinating all entities on the owner's behalf while preserving the owner's decision-making authority.

Product overview

Little & Associates is an award-winning, full-service real estate consultancy firm offering a comprehensive range of real estate development services. The company operates as a single unified consulting practice rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their core offering is the Owner's Representative Services program, supported by specialized service modules including Due Diligence, Needs Assessment, Entitlements, Design Development, Feasibility Analysis, Zoning and Permitting, Construction Management, Project Management, Turn-Key Development, and Project Reporting. These services are applied across distinct property sectors: Residential (including high-end private estates), Commercial, Multi-Family Residential, Institutional, Hospitality, Industrial, Medical, Retail, and Mixed-Use projects. The company was founded in 1992 and serves clients from offices in Jupiter, FL, New York City, and Raleigh, NC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Owner's Representative Services Core service program in which Little & Associates manages the day-to-day work of all entities involved in a real estate project (architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies) while preserving the owner's decision-making authority. Designed to reduce construction cost overruns and assure quality outcomes across the full project lifecycle.
• Due Diligence Research and analysis of contracts, licenses, policies, surveys, appraisal, zoning, and physical conditions to prepare for real estate transactions and investments.
• Needs Assessment Process for determining and addressing gaps between current conditions and desired conditions for all types of development projects.
• Feasibility Analysis Market studies testing various geographic locations to determine the optimal location for a real estate project within a particular jurisdiction.
• Entitlements Legal process for obtaining the approvals necessary to develop or improve a property for a desired use.
• Zoning and Permitting Preparation of documents related to approved or pending zoning and all required development and building permits for any project type.
• Design Development Transitional phase moving design from schematic to contract document phase, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Construction Management Overall planning, coordination, and control of a project from inception to completion, meeting the owner's requirements within time, budget, and quality standards.
• Project Management Discipline of planning, organizing, and managing all required resources for the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
• Turn-Key Development Process of readying a location for occupation, including site selection, negotiations, space planning, construction, and coordination and installation.
• Project Reporting Communication process covering the status of outstanding actions, project progress, third-party tasks, risks, issues, and deliverables documentation.
• Residential Services Managing high-end residential design, construction, and management including new construction and renovation with design elements, craftsmanship, and custom amenities for private estates.
• Commercial Services Guiding construction on commercial investment properties including office buildings, retail properties, and shopping centers from due diligence to completion.
• Multi-Family Residential Services Supervising construction or renovation of multi-family apartment complexes with amenities such as expansive living spaces, rooftop pools, fitness centers, and resident lounges.
• Institutional Services Guiding institutional projects with professionalism, focusing on cost control, due diligence, feasibility analysis, and needs assessment for religious, educational, and tax-exempt investors.
• Hospitality Services Custom solutions for hotels, restaurants, and recreational venues from due diligence and design through construction and turnover.
• Medical Services Construction management for medical office buildings with flexible spaces accommodating primary, specialty, urgent care, imaging, and laboratory services.
• Industrial Services Managing industrial warehouse and light manufacturing facility design and construction including feasibility studies, permitting, and environmental compliance.
• Retail Services Guidance on new construction retail projects and shopping center planning with focus on location, flexible spaces, walkability, parking, and visibility.
• Mixed Use Services Consulting for mixed-use projects combining office space with retail shops and residential units, creating synergy between all elements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced construction cost overruns through professional owner's representation — Journal of Construction Engineering & Management studies show poorly managed projects incur 11% cost overruns, amounting to $110,000 on a $1M project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Affinity ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm in Boca Raton, Florida. Contact: Mitchell Kunik. Part of the affiliate network recommended to clients for design services.
• Studio ABK Architects, LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm in New Haven, CT. Contact: Keith Krolak. Recommended to clients for architectural services.
• Leo A. Daly CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture and engineering firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Contact: Paul M. Twitty. Recommended to clients.
• GARCIASTROMBERGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Contact: Jorge H. Garcia. Part of the affiliate network.
• LMA ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm in Santa Barbara, CA. Contact: Jeff Gorrell AIA, Principal. Part of the affiliate network.
• Lomar ArkitekterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm in Stockholm, Sweden. Contact: Pontus Lomar. International affiliate partner for architectural services.
• Llewelyn, Davies & YeangminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational architecture firm with offices in London, UK, US, Spain & Malaysia. Contact: Dr. Ken Yeang. Recommended for international projects.
• Smith And Moore Architects, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Contact: Jonathan C. Moore. Recommended to clients.
• Angela Reynolds Design, LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design firm in Jupiter, Florida. Contact: Angela Reynolds. Recommended to clients for interior design services.
• Lesly Maxwell InteriorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design firm in Jupiter, Florida. Recommended to clients.
• Ray W. Clarke, LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Contact: Ray Clarke. Recommended to clients.
• EDSAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture and planning firm in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Contact: Doug Coolman. Recommended for landscape design.
• Parker Yanette Design Group, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture firm in Jupiter, Florida. Contact: Chuck Yannette. Recommended for landscape architecture.
• Mario Nievera DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architecture firm in Palm Beach, Florida. Contact: Mario Nievera. Recommended to clients.
• Street-Works, LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUrban planning firm in White Plains, NY. Contact: Greg Sanzari. Recommended for site planning.
• Howard Ostrout Jr. & Associates, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPlanning firm in Florida. Contact: Howard Ostrout. Recommended for planning services.
• Keshavarz & Associates, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil engineering firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Contact: Maziar Keshavarz. Recommended for civil engineering.
• Fuss & O'NeillminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental consulting firm in Manchester, CT. Contact: James P. Galey. Recommended for environmental consulting.
• Hulett Environmental ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental services firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Contact: Tim Hulett. Recommended for environmental services.
• O'Donnell, Nacarato, Mignogna, & JacksonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStructural engineering firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Contact: Dwane Jackson. Recommended for structural engineering.
• Tripp Scott PAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEnvironmental and legal law firm in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Contact: Daniel E. Taylor. Recommended for legal services related to environmental matters.
• Risk Control Strategies, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRisk management consulting firm in New York, NY. Contact: Paul Michael Viollis, Sr., Ph.D. Recommended for risk management.
• Alonso & Associates, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contracting firm in Florida. Contact: Rene Alonso. Recommended for general construction.
• Coastal Construction CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contracting firm in Miami, Florida. Contact: Timothy W. Sterling. One of the major general contractors in the affiliate network.
• Hedrick BrothersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contracting firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Contact: Dale R. Hedrick. Recommended to clients.
• Suffolk ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contracting firm in Boston, MA. Contact: John Fish. National general contractor in the affiliate network.
• The Weitz CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contracting firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Florida, New York, and Iowa. Contact: Dennis Gallagher. Recommended for general construction.
• Horwath Hospitality & LeisureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHospitality consulting firm in Florida. Contact: Stephen P. Taylor. Recommended for hospitality sector projects.
• DelBello, Donnellan, WeingartenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal firm in White Plains, NY. Contact: Alfred DelBello. Recommended for legal services in the New York region.
• Casey, Ciklin, LubitzminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Contact: Robert L. Crane. Recommended for legal services.
• Greenberg TraurigminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational law firm. Contact: Debbie Orshefsky. Recommended for legal services.
• Holland & KnightminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational law firm. Contact: Nick Milano. Recommended for legal services. Nick Milano provided a peer testimonial for Little & Associates.
• Loren & Kean LawminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction law firm in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Contact: Bruce Loren. Specialized construction law recommendation.
• The Bears Club Sotheby'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate brokerage firm in Jupiter, Florida. Contact: Gail Van Brock. Recommended for luxury real estate transactions.
• Cushman & WakefieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal commercial real estate brokerage firm. Recommended for commercial real estate transactions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Anser Advisory: Owner's representative and construction management consulting firm focused on capital program advisory. Directly comparable boutique consultancy model serving institutional, education, and public-sector clients.
• Brailsford & Dunlavey: Boutique owner's representation and project management firm serving higher education, healthcare, government, and institutional clients. Comparable in offering Owner's Representative Services as core product with a similar mid-sized team structure.
• Hill International: Global construction management and owner's representation firm with deep expertise in complex real estate and infrastructure projects. Comparable core service offering with significantly larger international footprint.
• Heery International: Project management and owner's representation firm serving public, institutional, and commercial clients. Now part of Atrium, offering comparable owner's representative and construction management services with broader institutional reach.
• OAC Services (formerly O'Brien & Associates): Owner's project management and representation firm serving healthcare, education, and institutional clients. Closely comparable boutique consultancy model with owner's representative as the core offering.

Broad incumbents

• Colliers Project Management: Global CRE services firm offering project management and owner's representative services across commercial and residential segments. Comparable offering as part of a broader services platform.
• CBRE Project Management: Largest global commercial real estate services firm with dedicated project management practice. Overlaps with Little & Associates' owner's representative and construction management offerings across institutional and commercial segments.
• JLL Project & Development Services: Global commercial real estate services firm with dedicated project management and owner's representative practices. Broader incumbent competing in the same owner's rep category but as part of a much wider services portfolio.
• Newmark Project Management: Global commercial real estate services firm with dedicated project management practice. Competes in the same owner's rep / construction management category but as part of a broader CRE services portfolio.
• Cushman & Wakefield Project & Development Services: Global commercial real estate firm with project management and owner's representation capabilities. Both a peer (overlapping services) and a known Little & Associates affiliate partner per the company's published network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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