Darron Kattan

Executive Managing Partner
Multifamily
Investment Sales
Tampa, FL

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

With career closings exceeding $2.8 billion, Darron Kattan, Executive Managing Partner and a multifamily brokerage specialist, focuses on properties in Central, West Central, and Southwest Florida. His ability in understanding and underwriting apartment properties with the implementation of Franklin Street’s collaborative platform – offering the widest exposure possible – provides clients with timely and customized service as well as a leading approach in the investment sales industry.

He has been hired by private clients with large portfolios, single properties, institutional owners, national lenders, community banks, and servicing companies of all sizes.

Mr. Kattan is sought by professionals throughout the nation for his market knowledge and advisory services. He has experience with Class A, B, and C properties as well as affordable low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) and housing and urban development (HUD) transactions. His diverse knowledge provides clients an advantage during a prosperous or a distressed real estate market.

EXPERIENCE/PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Prior to joining Franklin Street in 2008‚ Mr. Kattan was Vice President/Investments at Marcus and Millichap for nine years.

Mr. Kattan graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and is a licensed real estate broker in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Real Estate Investment Council (REIC)
  • National Multi Housing Council (NMHC)
  • University of Florida’s Bergstrom Council

ACCOLADES

  • 40 Under 40 Award – Real Estate Forum, 2013
  •  Sales Achievement Award—Franklin Street, 2009-2021
  • Largest Brokerage Fee in Tampa – Franklin Street, 2011
  • Overall Top Earner Award– Franklin Street, 2010
  • Power Broker—CoStar, 2004-2007
  • National Achievement Award—Marcus & Millichap, 2005-2006
  • Top 5 Central Florida Agent – Marcus & Millichap, 2002-2007

EDUCATION

University of Florida, B.S., Public Relations

REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSES

  • Alabama 000099929-0
  • Arkansas PB00074520
  • Florida BK3256503
  • Illinois 471021847
  • Kentucky 285311
  • Mississippi B-20292
  • North Carolina 274442
  • Oklahoma 208768
  • South Carolina 855575
  • Tennessee 368811

The Franklin Street experience

Hear directly from our clients.

Ralph Smalley
I’ve worked with prominent investors across the spectrum throughout my career and having the ability to deliver tailored solutions, full-service capabilities across the lifecycle of an investment—including in-house insurance services— is a significant advantage and exactly what clients are looking for in today’s opportunity filled market
Chris White
Executive Managing Director
Franklin Street’s people-first approach and integrated platform create a unique opportunity to deliver more than real estate transactions by providing strategic guidance for the entire lifecycle of an occupier’s needs.
Rafael Romero
Regional Managing Director
The collaborative environment and excitement around where Franklin Street is today—and where we are going—is palpable and unlike anything else in our industry. Talent is the heartbeat of this business and we’re going to recruit growth-minded people with a hunger for—and track record of— excellence to join our us.
Chibuzor Nnaji
Senior Managing Director
Franklin Street is a client-focused firm dedicated to delivering best-in-class results through tailored commercial real estate solutions. By integrating investment sales with insurance, property management, and other strategic services, we provide clients with a comprehensive platform that creates a distinct competitive advantage.
Jason Donald
Managing Director
Franklin Street offers what I’ve sought throughout my career—a high growth trajectory and a culture that is unlike any other in our industry. We’re targeting high-impact, institutional deals, and no other firm gives you more tools, talent and support to get it done.
Justin Sturdivant
Regional Managing Director
Franklin Street’s unique and strategic platform provides its producers with the tools we need to exceed client expectations. This, combined with the ability to connect clients with all our services for the entire lifecycle of their assets, will result in better outcomes.