Toronto
CARFRAE CONSULTING, INC VALUE PERFORMANCE RESULTS CARFRAE CONSULTING, INC VALUE PERFORMANCE RESULTS  

Carfrae
Consulting












Simon Smith, Principal
(289) 783-0733


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Carfrae Consulting is an entrepreneurial retail leasing and advisory group.

We focus on securing and strengthening shopping centre income leading to increased property valuations.  Each asset is approached with an ownership mentality.  Our services include the sourcing and securing of key retailers, document negotiations and curating appropriate property tenant mixes. We understand the uniqueness of each property and its respective market.  

Carfrae Consulting has extensive relationships with retailers across Canada and the U.S.  Our  expertise includes decades of experience in retail development leasing for regional sites across the country.  We also provide Advisory services, including asset maximization, which we achieve through strategic capital allocation, enhancing tenant mix, property redevelopment and the assessment of current and future zoning bylaws. Additionally, we provide support and advisory for Landlords during the due diligence period of shopping centre acquisitions. Resourceful and forward thinking, Carfrae Consulting is the solution to property value creation. 

Principal, Simon Smith, has over 25 years of key experience in the shopping centre leasing and development industry as a senior executive with several national landlords.  During this time, he completed over six million square feet of transactions, generating millions of dollars in asset value, resulting in long-term property income stabilization. Prior to his entry into the shopping centre business, Simon was a graduate of the Urban Development Program at Western University, where he completed a published thesis upon graduation from the Honours Program.






Testimonials:




Simon’s commitment, market knowledge and transactional expertise have been instrumental in creating value for Crestpoint’s properties.

Kevin Leon
President & Chief Executive Officer
Crestpoint Real Estate Investments Ltd.


I have had the pleasure of working with Simon for years on several development projects. His ability to prioritize the critical and important issues to see a deal to conclusion is refreshing.  His skill and knowledge of the development industry would be a great asset to his clients.

Mark Eaton
Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Construction
Empire Company Limited


Simon is a leader in our industry.  With each transaction, his ownership mentality, insight and strategic approach is key to his success in creating value.

Christina Kobi
Partner
McMillan LLP


Simon was instrumental in the recent completion of a lease for our latest Loblaw banner, 'No Name'. HIs experience combined with an understanding of the bigger picture was key in this transaction.

Shaun Rapoz
Senior Director
Loblaw Real Estate


Simon’s hands-on entrepreneurial approach, coupled with his extensive experience in large scale real estate development, is a unique and valuable combination in our industry.  He will add value to any project that he is brought in to consult on.

Cory Sherman
Senior Counsel
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LPP


I have worked with and known Simon for many years.  I have always found him to be fair and knowledgeable in my dealings with him.  He is always willing to listen to my point of view and tries to bridge the gap when necessary on transactions.

Robert Weinberg
Vice President
Oberfeld Snowcap







Current Projects:



4330 Walker Road, Windsor, ON
Up to 26,000 sf for Lease 








333 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, ON
Redevelopment & Leasing Opportunity







387 Ontario Street, St. Catharines
5,300 sf with rear dock level loading









792 Broadway Street, Kincardine
1.22 acre freestanding development pad leasing opportunity