About Andre Perez at Compass
Andre Perez | Founder & Principal, District Partners at Compass
Andre Perez is the Founder and Principal of District Partners at Compass, a commercial real estate advisory group serving investors, developers, business owners, and a broad agent network throughout the Washington Metropolitan region. With more than 25 years of experience, he specializes in investment sales, office and retail leasing, mixed-use assets, and strategic portfolio positioning. His approach is analytical, data-driven, and performance focused, guiding clients through acquisitions, dispositions, and complex lease negotiations with an emphasis on long-term value and risk management.
In addition to direct client representation, Andre serves as a commercial resource to more than 1,200 residential agents across the region, supporting their clients’ commercial acquisitions, leasing needs, and investment strategies. His experience spans traditional commercial brokerage, structured investment transactions, and auction-style sales, providing flexible execution strategies tailored to asset type, timing, and market conditions.
Andre began his career with RE/MAX, where he earned Top Producer status across residential and commercial transactions. He later transitioned into the financial sector, holding leadership roles at Saab Financial and serving as Vice President of Emerging Markets at Pinnacle Financial, directing over $144 million in annual sales. This capital markets background informs his disciplined underwriting, return analysis, and deal structuring capabilities.
In 2009, he founded District One Properties, later evolving into District Partners at Compass in alignment with Compass to leverage advanced technology, market intelligence, and national reach. Today, his practice includes office, retail, medical, mixed-use, and investment properties, with advisory services spanning market analysis, asset positioning, lease strategy, and development consulting.
Based in Alexandria, Andre advises private investors, institutions, operators, and agent partners seeking strategic guidance, discretion, and measurable results in competitive commercial markets.
Strategic Expertise in Commercial Real Estate
At District Partners, Andre Perez leads a team dedicated to providing innovative and data-driven solutions for commercial real estate clients. With a focus on marketing, strategic planning, and market positioning, Perez helps investors, business owners, and developers achieve their goals. Key areas of expertise include:
- Comprehensive Marketing Campaigns: Crafting tailored strategies that maximize exposure and value, utilizing Compass’s proprietary tools and market insights.
- Commercial Property Sales and Leasing: Navigating complex negotiations for office spaces, retail centers, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments.
- Investment Strategies: Identifying high-potential opportunities and delivering actionable insights to optimize ROI.
- Market Analysis and Positioning: Leveraging industry trends and analytics to provide clients with competitive advantages.
- Development and Redevelopment Consulting: Advising on projects that transform urban and suburban markets.
A Visionary Leader in Real Estate Marketing
Andre Perez’s strategic mindset and innovative approach to real estate marketing have been instrumental in transforming how commercial properties are presented and sold. From high-impact campaigns to leveraging technology for unparalleled market reach, Perez ensures every property is positioned for success. His expertise in analyzing market dynamics and implementing forward-thinking strategies has established District Partners as a leader in the commercial real estate sector.
Representing the Washington Metropolitan Area and Beyond
From vibrant urban corridors to growing suburban markets, the Washington Metro area offers immense opportunities in commercial real estate. District Partners represents a diverse portfolio of properties and clients, providing tailored solutions for each transaction. Whether marketing retail spaces or negotiating high-stakes leases, Perez and his team deliver excellence, innovation, and results.