John De Wald

Strategic, experienced, and deeply client-focused, John approaches each assignment with the mindset of a long-term advisor—always working to align real estate decisions with broader business and investment goals. Experience across brokerage, development, and business ownership shapes the way John approaches commercial real estate. His career began working with real estate developers and investment clients while at KPMG, where he developed an appreciation for real estate as a long-term investment vehicle and a passion for helping businesses find practical, value-driven solutions. Since joining P.A. Commercial in the early 2010s, John has worked with landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, and investors on a wide range of office, industrial, and special-purpose properties, as well as investment transactions. His areas of focus include office and industrial leasing and sales, special-purpose assets such as marinas, and investment properties across office, medical office, retail/strip center, industrial, and NNN categories. Clients appreciate his ability to see the full picture—balancing financial performance, operational realities, and long-term asset value—while remaining deeply client-focused throughout the process. Outside of real estate, John is actively involved in civic and charitable organizations and has served on multiple boards, including his local city council. He enjoys boating, water sports, snow skiing, and other outdoor activities, and has a lifelong passion for high-performance boats and cars. A self-described enthusiast of Detroit’s automotive history and music legacy, John values the region’s entrepreneurial spirit and cultural roots.

• Specialties
  Investment Sales Broker, Tenant Rep
• Markets
  Detroit
• Property Types
  Industrial, Land, Office, Retail, Multifamily, Healthcare
• Websites
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• Company Website
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• Education
  Undergraduate- Hillsdale College/ Business Admin. & Accounting & Law Graduate- Walsh College