Deal Showcase
celebrating commercial excellence2024 Deal of the Year Winner
Kirsten Early, CCIM
SRSA Commercial Real Estate
For the community transformation, the complexity of the project and the challenges overcome, the 2024 Deal of the Year was awarded to Kirsten Early, CCIM of SRSA Commercial Real Estate. Kirsten demonstrated expertise navigating the often-unique challenges in developing New Orleans’ metro commercial real estate, as well as the pivotal role commercial REALTORS® play in shaping progress.
2024 Deal of the Year Winner
Kirsten Early, CCIM
SRSA Commercial Real Estate
For the community transformation, the complexity of the project and the challenges overcome, the 2024 Deal of the Year was awarded to Kirsten Early, CCIM of SRSA Commercial Real Estate. Kirsten demonstrated expertise navigating the often-unique challenges in developing New Orleans’ metro commercial real estate, as well as the pivotal role commercial REALTORS® play in shaping progress.
The Deal at Freret & Napoleon Ave
The project at hand, a land sale, represents significant economic development for Uptown New Orleans, bringing an affordable specialty grocery with fresh food to a walkable, transit-accessible location. Early played a crucial role in navigating complex approval processes, including securing a conditional use permit for a grocery over 10,000 square feet selling packaged alcohol in a Historic Urban Neighborhood. Despite initial rejection by the Historic District Landmarks Commission, developers eventually succeeded in obtaining unanimous zoning approval to develop a historic space. The project was led by a notable local developer who works closely with communities to reimagine existing spaces. This development is part of a larger expansion in New Orleans and successfully balances historical preservation concerns with community needs for accessible, affordable fresh food options.
2024 Deal of the Year first runners up
Ryan Pearce, Paul Richard, and Mignon Richard Díaz
NAI Latter & Blum
The work of Ryan Pearce, Paul Richard, and Mignon Richard Díaz of NAI Latter & Blum on the retail sale of the Park Plaza Shopping Center at 3300 Paris Rd in Chalmette deserves recognition. These agents successfully navigated numerous hurdles over the course of years, including the tenant's financial restructuring and existing lease terms and multiple re-trades of the property.
2024 Deal of the Year first runners up
Ryan Pearce, Paul Richard, and Mignon Richard Díaz
NAI Latter & Blum
The work of Ryan Pearce, Paul Richard, and Mignon Richard Díaz of NAI Latter & Blum on the retail sale of the Park Plaza Shopping Center at 3300 Paris Rd in Chalmette deserves recognition. These agents successfully navigated numerous hurdles over the course of years, including the tenant's financial restructuring and existing lease terms and multiple re-trades of the property.
ryan pearce
paul richard
mignon richard díaz
The Deal in Chalmette
Adding to the challenge was the property's locale: an area of metro New Orleans that has seen devastation from hurricanes and can struggle to attract investment. Despite these obstacles, the agents at the heart of the deal were able to close. This deal promises to help grow the local community and is a testament to the expertise and negotiating prowess of NOMAR CID members.
2024 Deal of the Year second runners up
Kirsten Early, CCIM, and Stephanie Hilferty
SRSA Commercial Real Estate
Kirsten Early, CCIM, and Stephanie Hilferty were recognized for their work on the retail lease of the former Sears in the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. This project introduced an innovative, experiential retail concept into a long-dormant space that re-energized the mall setting
2024 Deal of the Year second runners up
Kirsten Early, CCIM, and Stephanie Hilferty
SRSA Commercial Real Estate
Kirsten Early, CCIM, and Stephanie Hilferty were recognized for their work on the retail lease of the former Sears in the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. This project introduced an innovative, experiential retail concept into a long-dormant space that re-energized the mall setting
Kirsten early, CCIM
Stephanie Hilferty
The Deal at the Mall of Louisiana
The conversion of this 111,000-square-foot, two-story retail space is notable, since these properties are notoriously difficult to backfill, often remaining vacant for years due to their sheer size and the decline of traditional department store anchors. By transforming a struggling asset into a dynamic destination, this deal demonstrates how commercial REALTORS® are shaping the future of retail.
