Mike Valant joined Newmark in 2011 and currently serves as a Managing Director in the Detroit, MI office. He specializes in cross-market leasing and dispositions in Southeast Michigan with nationwide reach and experience in the office, industrial, investment and retail sectors. Mike has been efficient and successful in a broad range of complicated transactions, ranging from large block tenant/agency leasing to multi-million-dollar acquisitions. Representing all sides of a transaction, Mike provides a wealth of knowledge and experience to help client’s work through complex processes, avoid inefficiencies which in turn maximizes returns.
Mike is a self-motivated, process driven professional who prides himself on reputation, efficiency and client satisfaction. His client and team first approach, along with his creative ability to think-outside-the-box to find solutions is oil to the engine of success. After graduating from Eli Broad Business School at Michigan State University, he spent three years working in Chicago, Illinois before relocating back to the Detroit Area.
Partial Client List
- Flagstar Bank
- Foster Financial & Development
- Group RMS
- JFK Investment Company, LLC
- Kojaian Management
- Nemer Property Group
- Panasonic Automotive
- Schostak Brothers & Co.
- Time Equities, Inc.
- Wells Fargo
- WSP, USA
Professional Achievements
- CoStar Power Broker Award, 2015 - 2021
- National Rising Star Award, Newmark, 2014
Professional Affiliations
- Real Estate Broker, State of Michigan
- Member, Detroit Economic Club
- Michigan State University Alumni Club
Education
Mike graduated from Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance.