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About Us

Ascent Real Estate Advisors is a full service commercial real estate firm based in Metro-Detroit.  We specialize in value-add medical, office, and retail investments and developments within our growing portfolio.  Focused on value-add acquisitions of commercial office buildings, retail developments, and redevelopment opportunities, our mission is to create a real estate holding that will enhance the landlord and tenant relationship.

Since its inception in 2022, Ascent Realty Advisors has successfully worked on many developments throughout Michigan. Our assets are guaranteed to have high-quality finishes, state-of-the-art systems, exceptional accessibility, and a definite market presence.

Each day we strive to build and maintain long-term relationships with all of our stakeholders: sellers, investors, contractors, brokers, and tenants. These strategic relationships and partnerships have enabled us to expand our presence.

Principal

Joshua Zeid

Josh Zeid and his team have a primary focus on retail and medical properties throughout Metro Detroit. He started his career in commercial real estate working at Signature Associates and specializes in a portfolio of owned properties along with full-service landlord and tenant representation.

Josh Zeid and his team have a primary focus on retail and medical properties throughout Metro Detroit. He started his career in commercial real estate working at Signature Associates and specializes in a portfolio of owned properties along with full-service landlord and tenant representation.

Josh utilizes his background in construction management, property management, advisory services, and brokerage experience to create an all-encompassing experience for his clients. He was raised in the business through his family’s real estate development company. As a result, Josh has helped clients grow and expand their businesses, including Jax Kar Wash, Art of Dermatology, Detroit Barber Shop, Lucky Detroit, Osteopathic Healthcare Associates, 1st Choice Urgent Care, Planned Furniture Promotions, and many others.

His top priority is to save clients time and money, leveraging his market knowledge and expertise for the acquisition, sale, construction, and/or leasing of commercial real estate. Josh graduated from Western Michigan University in 2011 with a degree in marketing and double minors in psychology and imaging. Shortly after graduation, he served many roles within the Kellogg Company and Leprino Foods where he was responsible for the ongoing negotiation of multi-million dollars of spend in his managed categories. He is a member of BOMI International, the International Council of Shopping Centers, and has been involved with the Urban Land Institute. He is a licensed Broker in the state of Michigan, and is PAC certified through BOMI International.

In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his wife Emily, daughter Hailey, and dog Louie.