Ray Lyons

Extensive experience and expertise developed through over 30 years of transactional and problem-solving assignments since graduating from the University of Western Ontario. EXPERIENCE: Primary focus has been in assisting clients with decisions dealing with industrial and office leases and sales of both existing buildings and new construction. Many projects included site selection and design build solutions for clients. Examples of design build assignments include the Canadian head office / distribution facility for a Fortune 500 clothing retailer, an OEM facility dedicated to repairing laptops, a computer hosting site with two phases totaling 400,000 square feet, pharmaceutical and medical supply distribution buildings, as well as a food ingredient facility with extensive interior improvements. Additional assignments include a 50-acre site selection for a tier one automotive parts supplier and numerous assignments to secure industrial warehouse facilities. Over the years Ray has developed excellent working relationships with planning consultants, zoning experts, and environmental engineers. In consultations with the client, the appropriate team is assembled for the assignment. PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: SIOR The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors was founded in 1941 and awards the designation SIOR to members who have achieved rigid professional and ethical standards and have a proven track record of experience. There are in excess of 3,300 SIOR professionals in 685 cities across 36 countries worldwide. Past Regional Director for Canada and member of the Board of Directors of the Washington D.C. based Society. Past chairman of the SIOR International Advisory Council. Twice recipient of the SIOR Largest International Transaction award. CCIM The CCIM Institute of Commercial Real Estate (established in 1969) has awarded the designation Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) to over 35,000 professionals in 1,000 cities in North America and 30 other countries. Designees must demonstrate a depth of experience in the commercial investment field. Past Toronto Chapter President. MRICS The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) roots go back to 1792 in London, England and currently over 130,000 members in 146 countries hold the designation. There are only 3,400 members in Canada, USA, and the Caribbean. The organization administers real estate profession qualifications through universities in the UK and Member Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is the recognized qualification for real estate professionals in several European and other international markets. Both an academic program and experience are part of the qualification process. CORPORATE ORGANIZATION: G. Raymond Lyons is President of REALTY ADVISORS LTD., BROKERAGE which is a partner in CORFAC International. Realty Advisors Ltd./ CORFAC International is a client centered real estate brokerage company operating in the Greater Toronto area and represents CORFAC International in this market. Our company data bases cover all office, industrial land and buildings listed throughout the Greater Toronto market. Past President of CORFAC International MEMBERSHIPS and AFFILIATIONS Toronto Real Estate Board/Member (TREB), Ontario Real Estate Association/Broker Member, Canadian Real Estate Association/Broker Member, Economic Development Council of Ontario (Past Member), SCL Canada (Supply Chain Logistics- Past Member). Preferred Email raylyons@realtyadvisorsltd.ca

• Specialties
  Investment Sales Broker, Tenant Rep
• Markets
  Greater Toronto, Outer Greater Toronto Area
• Property Types
  Industrial, Land, Office, Retail, Flex
• Awards
  Two time recipient of Largest Co-Operating Industrial Transaction Award from SIOR. Member of MRICS.
• Websites
  LINKEDIN PROFILE
• Organizations
  CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member, SIOR - Society of Industrial and Office Realtors