David Jappaya
Vice President, KJ Commercial
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Vice President at KJ Commercial
Phone (248) 851-8900 x102
Mobile (248) 881-4055
Vice President at KJ Commercial
Property Types
Industrial, Office, Retail, Flex
Markets
Detroit
Languages
English
Bio
David Jappaya is a Vice President at KJ Commercial, where he specializes in the sale
and leasing of retail, industrial, and office properties, as well as land for development
and property assemblages throughout Southeast Michigan. Since starting his
commercial real estate career with the firm in 2018, he has become an integral member
of the team, advising clients on acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing strategies.
David’s background in finance and accounting provides a strong analytical foundation
for his work, particularly in financial modeling and investment property underwriting. He
uses this expertise to help clients evaluate opportunities and make informed real estate
decisions.
Over the course of his career, David has completed more than 175 transactions totaling
over $150 million in volume, including the sale of numerous multi-tenant investment
properties across the retail, office, and industrial sectors. He has also facilitated
transactions through auction platforms, connecting with a broad network of national and
international buyers. His clients range from private investors to institutional groups at
the local, national, and global level. In addition, David works with local municipalities to
support economic development initiatives throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Prior to joining KJ Commercial, David worked in corporate accounting. He earned his
Master of Accountancy with a specialization in Finance from Walsh College in 2018.
Outside of work, David enjoys spending time with family and staying active through
fitness.
Affiliations:
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
The Troy Chamber of Commerce
The Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Board Member, City of Farmington Hills Economic Development Corporation
Brokerage & Transaction Services:
Seller and Buyer Representation
Landlord and Tenant Representation
Investment Sales
Land Assemblages
Sale Leasebacks
Portfolio Dispositions
1031 Exchange Transactions
Off-Market Sourcing
Advisory & Valuation Services:
Broker Opinion of Values (BOVs)
Site Selection
Investment Underwriting
Highest & Best Use Analysis
