Relationships Matter
Relationships Matter
Rick Lackey
Rick Lackey
Rick Lackey is a leader, connector, commercial real estate team builder, and deal maker. He uses his unique, relationship-driven skills to help clients, big and small in a variety of transaction and advisory assignments. As a 30 + year veteran of the industry he has been involved in over 10 million square feet of lease transactions, over $1 billion ownership related transactions, represented clients in virtually every major market in North America and has experience in Europe as well as Latin America. His clients have included numerous international, regional, local and real estate related companies as well as AT&T, American Express, Anheuser-Busch, BASF, Chase, ClubCorp, CoreNet Global, Koch Industries, NCR, Philips Electronics, QuikTrip, Takeuchi, USG, Waste Management. Much of his current practice is oriented around leading project teams and assembling destination gaming resort sites in Georgia.
His numerous awards include: Who's Who in Commercial Real Estate - The Atlanta Business Chronicle; Top 50 Power Brokers in Atlanta - Atlanta Catalyst Magazine; Superstar Broker - Real Estate Forum; Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club - Life Member; Phoenix Award - Top Five Producer. Rick is involved with many organizations including: Roswell Presbyterian Church, The Buckhead Club, University of Georgia Alumni Association, Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and The Touchdown Club of Atlanta.
“…He is a top
producer at heart. His showering of accolades include “superstar broker” from Real Estate Forum, top 5 producers, office property category”
and “top 20 producer, overall category” from the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors...
…For Richard C. Lackey, Jr., matching companies with their real estate needs is more than a passion: It’s in his blood”
— The Atlanta Business Chronicle
“…He is a top
producer at heart. His showering of accolades include “superstar broker” from Real Estate Forum, top 5 producers, office property category”
and “top 20 producer, overall category” from the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors...
…For Richard C. Lackey, Jr., matching companies with their real estate needs is more than a passion: It’s in his blood”
— The Atlanta Business Chronicle
What Others Say
What Others Say
“…One of Atlanta·s top real estate brokers”
— The Atlanta Journal & Constitution
"Rick is a tireless worker and incredible real estate deal maker. Rick is a true "super connector" in U.S. real estate circles. Rick's knowledge of real estate is superior to most in the industry and he is friendly and approachable."
-Tim Knight, Knight Commercial Real Estate LLC
"What I am most impressed with in working with Rick is his energy, vision and his commitment to bringing in experts to support his efforts. He recognizes that by surrounding himself with top professionals he can deliver outstanding service to his members and clients. There's no one who's more knowledgeable about commercial real estate and the importance of networking and no one more dedicated to "paying it forward."
-Susan Shoer, Creative Word & Image
"He is one of the most connected people I know. More importantly, he uses his connections to make his clients and friends more successful. I know very few people who "Pay It Forward" more often or better than Rick."
- Ricky Steele, Steele Technology Partners
“Rick will tell you he is nothing more than a simple straight commission salesman. That is like describing Leonardo D’vinci as a pretty smart guy. Rick is an exceptional commercial real estate professional, who is redefining his industry. Rick understands and is comfortable working with cutting edge high technology companies to a wide variety of traditional businesses. I admire that Rick takes the time to get to know everyone he meets, understands their business and is willing to help them achieve their goals."
-John Holstein, Data Scientist