Derek Sanders
S.V.P. Government Leased Investment Sales
Derek Sanders has over 20 years of experience in the Real Estate and Financial Services industries, with a proven track record of delivering results that directly contribute to the success of his clients. Derek has expertise in office lease acquisitions, including the preparation of leasing documents, evaluation of lease proposals, negotiation, financial analysis, and project management.
At Bull Realty, Derek’s primary focus is assisting clients with the acquisition and disposition of government-leased properties. His expertise includes office, industrial, and other specialty properties leased to the General Services Administration (GSA) for federal agencies, as well as properties leased to state and local government entities. Derek leverages his broad experience to help property owners secure federal leases and structure transactions that maintain profitability throughout the lease term. Throughout his career, Derek has demonstrated a consistent ability to understand client needs, identify opportunities for added value, and contribute to achieving bottom-line objectives.
With more than a decade dedicated to federal real estate, Derek serves as a vital link between commercial property owners and the General Services Administration (GSA). He has been responsible for drafting lease agreements on behalf of the federal government and has managed the full scope of the real estate acquisition process, including negotiations, acquisitions, contract administration, contract terminations, utility management, and lease renewals. In negotiating lease agreements for the government, Derek consistently applied sound business judgment, persuasive techniques, and conflict resolution strategies to secure fair and favorable terms.
Derek graduated from the University of Alabama, where he also earned a varsity letter as a member of the University of Alabama Football Team. He holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management and is a 2012 graduate of Project REAP (The Real Estate Associate Program).
Outside of his professional endeavors, Derek resides in the metro Atlanta with his wife, daughter, and two sons. He enjoys supporting his children in their athletic activities, spending quality time with his family, and cheering on Alabama Crimson Tide.
At Bull Realty, Derek’s primary focus is assisting clients with the acquisition and disposition of government-leased properties. His expertise includes office, industrial, and other specialty properties leased to the General Services Administration (GSA) for federal agencies, as well as properties leased to state and local government entities. Derek leverages his broad experience to help property owners secure federal leases and structure transactions that maintain profitability throughout the lease term. Throughout his career, Derek has demonstrated a consistent ability to understand client needs, identify opportunities for added value, and contribute to achieving bottom-line objectives.
With more than a decade dedicated to federal real estate, Derek serves as a vital link between commercial property owners and the General Services Administration (GSA). He has been responsible for drafting lease agreements on behalf of the federal government and has managed the full scope of the real estate acquisition process, including negotiations, acquisitions, contract administration, contract terminations, utility management, and lease renewals. In negotiating lease agreements for the government, Derek consistently applied sound business judgment, persuasive techniques, and conflict resolution strategies to secure fair and favorable terms.
Derek graduated from the University of Alabama, where he also earned a varsity letter as a member of the University of Alabama Football Team. He holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management and is a 2012 graduate of Project REAP (The Real Estate Associate Program).
Outside of his professional endeavors, Derek resides in the metro Atlanta with his wife, daughter, and two sons. He enjoys supporting his children in their athletic activities, spending quality time with his family, and cheering on Alabama Crimson Tide.