Business Details
Trusted Commercial Real Estate Management in Orlando
Equity Investment Services provides comprehensive commercial real estate solutions tailored for professional investors in Orlando and Central Florida. Our mission is to help clients create, manage, and preserve their real estate wealth through strategic acquisition, stabilization, and exit of investment properties. With expertise in leasing, management, investment sales, and insurance, we deliver personalized strategies that align with ownership goals. Our team operates with core values of integrity, accountability, and servant leadership, ensuring long-term sustainability and client success.We maintain market leadership through proactive approaches like cold calling, aggressive marketing, and data-driven financial analysis. Our property management services focus on maximizing occupancy rates while minimizing operational inefficiencies, supported by a 20-year-experienced team holding certifications like Certified Property Manager (CPM). By integrating NOI growth strategies, tenant retention programs, and preventative maintenance protocols, we consistently deliver superior ROI for our clients.
Services
Investment Sales
Tenant Representation
Landlord Representation
Property Management
Property Maintenance
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of commercial real estate experience with specialized expertise in Central Florida markets
- Our team includes Certified Property Managers with 20+ years of retail/office property management experience
- We implement proactive leasing strategies including 12-week marketing cycles and 30,000+ broker databases
- Our financial analysis includes NOI optimization, replacement cost analysis, and 7,000+ qualified buyer networks
- We maintain 1M+ SF of managed properties with proven tenant retention and emergency preparedness programs
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
Services
Investment Sales
Our investment sales specialists leverage 20+ years of market expertise and a national database of 7,000+ qualified buyers to maximize property value. We provide comprehensive analysis including NOI evaluation, replacement cost assessments, and comparable sales data. Our aggressive marketing strategy combines local market knowledge with national advertising platforms to ensure optimal exposure and competitive pricing.
Tenant Representation
We help businesses secure ideal commercial spaces through detailed market analysis and strategic lease negotiations. Our services include site selection, financial comparisons, and third-party coordination for insurance and financing. With deep understanding of both tenant and landlord perspectives, we negotiate favorable terms while ensuring long-term location viability through macroeconomic trend analysis.
Landlord Representation
Our proactive leasing approach combines cold calling, door-to-door outreach, and 12-week marketing cycles to minimize vacancies. We maintain local tenant databases and analyze market rents to optimize lease terms. The team focuses on tenant synergy and financial strength assessments to ensure long-term property stability and value preservation through strategic tenant retention programs.
Property Management
Our CPM-certified team manages 1M+ SF of commercial properties with comprehensive services including financial reporting, lease administration, and emergency preparedness. We implement preventative maintenance programs and capital expenditure management while providing tailored monthly reports with income statements and cash flow analyses to maximize client ROI through operational efficiency.
Property Maintenance
We offer full-service property maintenance with environmental sustainability practices across retail, office, and residential assets. Our services include preventative maintenance scheduling, vendor contract management, and construction project oversight. The team ensures ADA compliance and safety standards through regular site inspections while maintaining building systems to preserve asset value.
People
Chris Savino
President
With 15+ years in commercial real estate, Chris oversees EIS operations and client strategy. He specializes in investment sales, leasing, and property management while leading team development and community initiatives. A three-company entrepreneur, he focuses on maximizing client value through acquisition and asset stabilization.
Leah Kovachev
Chief Operating Officer
Leah directs EIS operations and strategic implementation since joining in 2011. She holds a BS in Finance from UCF and ensures alignment with company mission across departments. Her focus includes process optimization and maintaining EIS's culture of servant leadership in Central Florida property management.
Nick Barbato
Executive Vice President
A UCF graduate with $250M+ in career transactions, Nick leads sales and leasing for 4M+ SF of Central Florida properties. He specializes in distressed assets and pre-construction leasing while holding Broker Associate licensure. A 10-time CoStar Power Broker award winner, he maintains active industry board memberships.
Kevin Logue
Director of Property Management
As CPM-certified leader with 20+ years' experience, Kevin manages 1M+ SF of retail properties. He graduated from University of Florida and serves on IREM's National Legislative Committee. His expertise includes commercial condominiums and complex property transitions, with past roles at Church Street Station and Crossman & Company.
Angie Pedraza
Director of Accounting Services
Angie oversees accounting for EIS's property portfolio with 25+ years of experience. A UCF graduate, she specializes in commercial/residential real estate accounting and manages financial cycles for large shopping center portfolios. She previously served as Secretary for Central Florida Legal Administrators chapter.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide investment sales, tenant/landlord representation, property management, and maintenance services across Central Florida's retail, office, and industrial sectors.
How do you help investors maximize ROI?
Through aggressive marketing strategies, NOI optimization, preventative maintenance programs, and data-driven financial analysis tailored to each property's unique requirements.
What markets do you specialize in?
Our primary focus is Orlando and Central Florida, with extensive knowledge of local market drivers and access to national buyer networks.
What property management certifications do you hold?
Our team includes Certified Property Managers (CPM) through the Institute of Real Estate Management with specialized expertise in retail and commercial properties.
How do you handle tenant retention?
We implement proactive communication strategies, emergency preparedness programs, and lease renewal initiatives while maintaining optimal property conditions through regular inspections.
What sets you apart from other firms?
Our owner-operator approach combines local market expertise with national resources, delivering personalized solutions through experienced professionals who manage assets as if they were our own.
