Jonathan Lay

Jonathan Lay

Senior Advisor, Fairchild Partners, Inc.

Miami, FL 33133

Phone (305) 668-0620

Mobile (786) 390-5927

Miami-Dade Office & Industrial Space
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep, Landlord Rep (Flex), Landlord Rep (Full Service), Landlord Rep (Industrial), Landlord Rep (Land), Landlord Rep (Office), Landlord Rep (Flex), Landlord Rep (Retail), Tenant Rep, Tenant Rep (Flex), Tenant Rep (Full Service), Tenant Rep (Industrial), Tenant Rep (Office), Tenant Rep (Flex), Tenant Rep (Retail)
Property Types
Industrial, Office, Retail
Markets
South Florida
Languages
Spanish, Italian
Bio
A real estate advisor at Fairchild Partners since 2011, Jonathan Lay has a keen understanding of the asset types and dynamics of Florida’s commercial real estate industry. Known for crafting perceptive market analysis, financial analysis, transaction structuring, and strategic planning throughout the transaction process, he supports the firm’s landlord, tenant, buyer, and seller representation activities. A valued team member who is experienced in a wide variety of commercial properties and markets, he helps create comprehensive solutions for customers who own or are pursuing office and retail assets in sought-after South Florida areas. Jonathan is a licensed Real Estate Sales Associate, C2EX certified, a Certified Real Estate Appraiser, and a CCIM designee. Recent South Florida transactions include the leasing of significant office spaces in Coconut Grove, Downtown Doral, greater Doral and Kendall totaling approximately 450,000 SF of leasing for calendar year 2019. He has represented buyers and investors in the acquisition of major office and industrial properties throughout South Florida. Jonathan is part of the Commercial Board of Governors of Miami Commercial, the commercial arm of the Miami Association of Realtors (MAR), is a member of the Miami-Dade/Monroe district chapter of the CCIM Institute, and holds the Education Chair position in the 2020 CCIM Board of Directors. He serves on the Development Committee for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami. He is also a member of the Florida International University (FIU) Real Estate Council. Jonathan holds master’s degrees in finance (MSF) and in international real estate (MSIRE) from Florida International University. During the 10th anniversary year of the MSIRE program, FIU recognized Jonathan as one of the program’s 10 most remarkable graduates whose life and work exemplify excellence with the “10 Years & Rising” award. His undergraduate degree, a double major in international business and real estate, is also from FIU. A graduate of Belen Jesuit Preparatory High School, Class of 2002, he is fluent in English and Italian, and conversational in Spanish.
Education
Florida International University (FIU) (2007) BA - Double Major - International Business and Real Estate (2008) MSIRE - Masters of Science in International Real Estate (2009) MSF - Masters of Science in Finance (2018) CCIM Designation
Affiliations
  • CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member