Lynn Drake

Lynn Drake

Broker, Compass Commercial

Troy, MI 48098

Phone (248) 817-5400

Tenant and Buyer Representation
Specialties
Tenant Rep (Full Service), Tenant Rep (Industrial), Tenant Rep (Office), Tenant Rep (Retail)
Property Types
Industrial, Office, Retail, Flex
Markets
Detroit
Bio
Lynn Drake’s status is well known in the industry: She’s the commercial realtor focused on maintaining “true north” for her corporate clients. It’s a reputation built on 35 years of commercial real estate experience and expertise in corporate and institutional workplace design, planning, and project implementation. She has managed over 1,700 commercial real estate transactions. She is the author of two books available on Amazon called "Do You Speak Lease?" and "Do You Speak Purchase?" Lynn became a commercial realtor in 2001 after 15 years in corporate real estate during which she initially managed and leased industrial real estate across North America for Central Transport, then directed real estate and facilities for 1,000 Kelly Services branches in the United States and Canada. Thus far in her career, Lynn has successfully completed over 1,400 real estate transactions ranging from small business tenant leases to the sale and purchase of industrial complexes. Lynn has been a strong supporter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and served as a City of Troy Planning Commissioner. She was featured on Florine Mark’s “Remarkable Women” show, and received Crain’s Detroit Business 2007 Real Estate Excellence Award. Lynn has been a strong supporter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and served as a City of Troy Planning Commissioner. She was featured on Florine Mark’s “Remarkable Women” show, and received Crain’s Detroit Business 2007 Real Estate Excellence Award.
Education
Oakland University, BS Business Concentration Accounting Master of Real Estate Certification Corenet Global
Awards
Masters of Real Estate Certification from Core-net
Urban Land Institute Real Estate Excellence Award
Corp Magazine Entrepreneur of Distinction
Girl Scout Smart Cookie Award
MidWest RE News Hall of Fame