Professional Profile
David A. Lasser, SIOR/CCIM
Professional Bio
Managing Broker/Owner, Commercial In-Sites, LLC since 2003.
As of 2024, I have 36 years of experience since 1988 as a commercial real estate broker having over 1,400 closed commercial real estate transactions. I hold all three of the highest continuing education professional designations offered in the commercial real estate industry. In addition to holding a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, I am one of only 171 in the nation, 1 of 4 in the Chicagoland and the only broker in the State of Indiana to hold the CCIM designation along with the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) Dual Office and Industrial Specialist designation. I have extensive knowledge of the Northwest Indiana market, a strong work ethic and am very active in community involvement.
Credentials: Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) Office Designee since 1999
SIOR Dual Office and Industrial Specialist Designee since 2014
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designee since 1991
Licenses: Indiana and Illinois Real Estate Managing Broker, Indiana State Notary Public
Affiliations: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce - Past Chairman of the Board
Merrillville Town Council - Past Economic Development Committee Member
Lake County Economic Alliance (LCEA) - Board Member Past Chairman
NIPSCO - West Region Community Advisory Panel
Duneland Economic Development Corporation - Past President
Porter County Economic Development Alliance - Founding board member
Merrillville Chamber of Commerce - Past Chairman of the Board
Hobart Industrial Economic Development Corp - Past Vice President
Tradewinds Services, Inc. - Past Board member
Northwest Indiana Forum member
Member of 8 Chambers of Commerce
Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors (ICBR)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Clients: Individuals, Trusts, Banks, Developers, Manufacturers, Retailers, Insurance Companies, Investors, Law Firms,
Hospitals, Physicians, Unions, Colleges and Universities
Client Sellers, Buyers, Landlords, Tenants.
Services: Consulting in Broker Opinion of Value, Planning and Zoning, Development, Tax Abatement, Financing Assistance,
Property Management, Expert Witness
Transaction Sales, Leasing, Investment, Development, Build to Suit, Exchange, Installment,
Types: Sale-Lease Back, Sub-Leasing, Business Brokerage, Liquor License Brokerage
Awards: Indiana SBA Small Business Person of the Year E-day award
Midwest Real Estate News Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame inductee
SIOR Chicago Chapter: Largest Dollar Volume Industrial Transaction
NWIN Business Quarterly 7-time recipient of Best of the Northwest Crossroads/Merrillville Chamber of Commerce:
Business Excellence Awards Business Leader
7-time Outstanding Membership Recruitment Eagle Award
Degree: Indiana University Bachelor of Arts in Economics 1984