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Laurence Ross

Vice President
About Laurence
Laurence Ross, a widely respected and a seasoned veteran of the commercial real estate industry is now celebrating 39 years in the business. His deep understanding of the ever-changing dynamics of the NYC marketplace and consultative solution approach towards asset disposition has made him a leader in his field. He has successfully negotiated hundreds of investment sales and development transactions in every commercial asset class over the course of his career and has a wide perspective of the field, earned over his past involvement in all facets of the industry, including management, leasing, and ownership.

He was awarded the NY Skyline Award by SmartCEO Magazine, named as a Commercial Broker All Star from Globe St/RE Media Network, and received the Hospitality Deal of the Year by the LI Business Network. His articles and interviews have been featured in many of the leading real estate publications and social media platforms over the years. His monthly columns featured new industry “Technology Tools,” as well as “Rock the Bricks” which focused on defunct famous music venues and their impact on the neighborhood and its real estate.

He also was a founder of RESpeedNetwork.com a networking platform for commercial real estate professionals and early pioneer in the real estate technology space, having co-founded PropertyRover.com, an information search tool previously used by some of the top real estate brokerage firms in Manhattan.

Ross is a graduate of the Business School at University of MD in College Park and has been active with former students over the years mentoring young professionals just entering the real estate field. He is an active tennis and pickleball player although golf remains his passion.  He has also been involved in fundraising efforts for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation over the years. 

He remains enthusiastic and dedicated to the ever-changing real estate industry providing personalized and exemplary services to clients through a collaborative approach, utilizing Compass’s far-reaching innovative technology platform.