"Unico’s broad array of expertise was indispensible in our execution on Russell Investments Center.
When we were evaluating the purchase of the former WaMu headquarters, we knew we needed a partner with local market knowledge, financial sophistication, and institutional operational capability. Unico masterfully helped us underwrite and execute a complicated transaction.
Unico then brought their full operational capabilities to the table by converting an empty, single-purpose building to a fully leased, premier, multi-tenant office tower within 24 months in a very challenging economic environment.
Unico’s expertise was crucial in helping us with everything from setting overall strategy to executing on all of the key elements, always with an eye towards driving maximum value.”
John McAllister
Regional Director / Northwestern Mutual Life
Russell Investments Center
Seattle, Washington
“BlackRock recently started working with Unico on the property management of a stabilized office in Portland and formed a partnership to develop a multi-family property in Seattle. So far both experiences have been outstanding. My only complaint is that they have been so good at what they do, they have set a new standard for our agents and partners to live up to. From the property management side to its development expertise, the Unico debt and equity teams have raised the bar and are a true pleasure to work with. I look forward to forming more partnerships in the years ahead.”
Bob Lewis
Managing Director / BlackRock
San Francisco, CA
“Unico’s property management teams offer great customer service, manage with an owner’s perspective, and deliver value. On multiple properties they manage for us, they identified capital improvements or sustainability retrofits that would significantly improve building operations. The result? Not only more efficient buildings and happier tenants, but substantial and measurable cost savings as well.”
McClure Kelly
Senior Vice President / Beacon Capital Partners LLC
San Francisco, California
“The leasing and ownership team at Unico has a reputation for being one of the best in the business to work with, and it’s absolutely true. Their ability to creatively structure lease deals, coupled with their long-standing market relationships and ability to act quickly when opportunity necessitates make them an ideal partner on all leasing assignments, large or small.”
Jeffrey S. Lyon
Chairman & CEO / Kidder Mathews
Seattle, WA
“Unico masterfully creates effective, powerful brands that deliver results.
We worked closely with them on the lease-up of both Asa Flats + Lofts in Portland and The Cobb
Apartments in Seattle. In each instance, Unico developed a brand strategy and subsequent
creative campaign that was unlike anything else then in the market.
The result, when combined with Riverstone’s leasing team and a prime offering, was assets that
leased up significantly faster, and for higher rents, than the competition.”
Steve Davis
Executive Vice President / Riverstone Residential Group
Portland, Oregon
“We have worked with Unico for years and have found their Accounting team to be one of the best in the industry. Many of our properties have complex budgeting and accounting structures, and Unico manages the financial side of the business with sophistication and expertise. Their ability to meet our reporting requirements absolutely allows us to more effectively manage our properties.”
Joseph Muñoz
Senior Vice President / LaSalle Investment Management
Chicago, Illinois
