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David is a trusted real estate advisor, consultant, and industry leader with more than 30 years of experience across every phase of the commercial real estate cycle. He advises owners, operators, and investors on complex real estate decisions, bringing strategic insight, disciplined analysis, and steady leadership to projects where clarity and experience matter most.


His advisory work spans acquisition and disposition strategy, investment analysis, owner’s representation, development feasibility and entitlement analysis, asset management, and long-term portfolio planning. David has also served as an expert witness and provided litigation support on real estate matters, further reinforcing his reputation as a thoughtful and credible consultant.


In addition to his advisory roles, David has held senior positions as a construction and development manager and acquisition manager for both private and public ownership entities. As an asset manager and strategic advisor, he has overseen multi-state brokerage teams and led sales and leasing transactions across retail, commercial, and multifamily assets within both his own and client portfolios.


At WCCR, David serves as the California Broker of Record and is a valued broker-manager and collaborator. He plays a key role in developing WCCR’s Southern California platform—mentoring brokers, building the regional book of business, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture aligned with the firm’s long-term growth strategy.


Memberships, Affiliations & Education


Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

Master of Real Estate & Finance


ICSC—Innovative Commerce Serving Communities

Member


CoStar

Member


Site Source Retail Broker Network

Member

David Kaplan

California Office Broker of Record, Partner

CA DRE #01345092

Southern California Office

David is a trusted real estate advisor, consultant, and industry leader with more than 30 years of experience across every phase of the commercial real estate cycle. He advises owners, operators, and investors on complex real estate decisions, bringing strategic insight, disciplined analysis, and steady leadership to projects where clarity and experience matter most.


His advisory work spans acquisition and disposition strategy, investment analysis, owner’s representation, development feasibility and entitlement analysis, asset management, and long-term portfolio planning. David has also served as an expert witness and provided litigation support on real estate matters, further reinforcing his reputation as a thoughtful and credible consultant.


In addition to his advisory roles, David has held senior positions as a construction and development manager and acquisition manager for both private and public ownership entities. As an asset manager and strategic advisor, he has overseen multi-state brokerage teams and led sales and leasing transactions across retail, commercial, and multifamily assets within both his own and client portfolios.


At WCCR, David serves as the California Broker of Record and is a valued broker-manager and collaborator. He plays a key role in developing WCCR’s Southern California platform—mentoring brokers, building the regional book of business, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture aligned with the firm’s long-term growth strategy.


Memberships, Affiliations & Education


Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

Master of Real Estate & Finance


ICSC—Innovative Commerce Serving Communities

Member


CoStar

Member


Site Source Retail Broker Network

Member

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