Kevin Jappaya, CCIM

20 - Dec - 2013

Kevin Jappaya is a seasoned real estate professional with more than 19 years of experience in helping clients achieve their real estate goals. He is known for his exceptional work ethic and the high degree of professionalism in which he conducts his business. After spending years at a local real estate brokerage firm, Kevin’s spirit and entrepreneurial vision led him to establish KJ Commercial. By establishing this firm, Kevin is able to provide clients with a full-service brokerage designed to be inventive, strategic and ever evolving. KJ Commercial was created to provide superior service in an ever-changing real estate market.

Kevin has solid long-standing relationships with many business leaders in the region, including lenders, court appointed receivers, developers, REITs and investors. He has completed numerous sale dispositions of office, retail and vacant land for lenders and court-appointed receivers. Kevin’s vast knowledge of finance, banking, and strategic planning helps clients close complex transactions. His versatility is evident in the range of his projects – from listing and selling investment properties across southeast Michigan to representing both tenants and landlords in office and retail lease transactions. Kevin approaches each project with an assertive, results-driven mind that yields optimal real estate solutions.

Affiliations:
Vice Chairman – Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
Vice Chairman – Chaldean Community Foundation
Board Member – Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University
Past President – Michigan Commercial Board of Realtor (CBOR)
Member – Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC)
Certified Commercial Investment Member designee (CCIM)

Awards:
2013 – DBusiness Magazine “30 in Their Thirties” Honoree
2014 – Emerging Leader Award Recipient from the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University
2019 – Michigan CCIM Chapter Award Recipient
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 – Best of the Best Top Brokers by Midwest Real Estate News
2020 – Inducted into the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame
CoStar Power Broker numerous years
2024 – Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Commercial Real Estate Leader

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Major in Accounting, Magna Cum Laude from Wayne State University

kjappaya@kjcre.com

 

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Client Testimonials

  • “David Jappaya is a first class broker. He has helped us lease challenging spaces in tertiary markets through his diligence, relentless follow through, and creativity. Furthermore, David is an excellent communicator, enabling both landlords and tenants to work in a cohesive environment. I would highly recommend him for your real estate needs.”
    Sean Koza
    Group 10 Management
  • “KJ Commercial recently helped us sell our restaurant in Waterford, MI. This was a 10,000 SF+ restaurant, on almost 3 acres, including the sale of equipment and liquor license. Looking back my brother and I feel like it was one of the most lengthy and challenging transactions we have been a part of. A property of that magnitude has a lot of moving parts with several obstacles that we had to overcome. The one thing we could depend on throughout that process was the responsiveness of the KJ team. Anytime a problem arose we could count on it to be addressed with diligent and prompt communication.”
    Roger Brikho
    Owner/Seller, Key Largo
  • "The KJ Commercial staff went above and beyond, tried to save me as much $ as they can!! Highly recommended, extremely professional!"
    Ali Bazzi
    Owner of Quick Ship 4 Less, Inc and Metro PCS Franchisee
  • "Kevin has proven his abilities with several of my clients and myself, to take a transaction from open to close and have all parties satisfied at the closing table. Whether it’s a short sale, cash or conventional deal, Kevin goes the extra mile for his clients."
    Steve Wizgird
    Commercial Lender
  • “Kevin has proven to be a great broker who was successfully able to fill all of my open units. He is very responsive and timely to any questions and concerns I may have or information I may need.”
    Tel Ganesan
    President and CEO, Kyyba
  • “I wish to thank Kevin on the fast work and excellent results we received from his work. Our property was sold at a price that we felt was fair and equitable.”
    Sheldon Goldman
  • "I've worked with many real estate consultants over the years, and I would rank KJ Commercial as one of the most insightful and strategic firms with whom I've partnered. Kevin Jappaya helped us better analyze our real estate needs and took a creative approach in providing solutions. Throughout each transaction, Kevin demonstrated this highest level of integrity and professionalism."
    Martin Manna
    President, Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
  • “Kevin Jappaya is a true professional. His attention to detail allows clients to have full confidence in his representation. He is very hard working, Honest and a honorable gentleman. Kevin’s dedication and passion for creating deals puts him at the top of his field. I have enjoyed working with Kevin and look forward to our continued relationship.”
    Jitendra Patel
    Founding Chairman, Lotus Bank of Novi
  • “Kevin is a great real estate broker with attention to detail and very helpful in each aspect of the commercial rental process. Many leases signed with Kevin’s help.”
    William Stacey
    Owner of Lapeer Market Place and Holiday Inn Express - Birmingham