Sterling Hale

Managing Director
Retail
Tenant Representation
Atlanta, GA
[email protected]

Sterling Hale specializes in tenant representation throughout the Southeast. He is skilled in all facets of financial analysis for investment property and producing income streams and brings a wealth of experience into the site selection process. Mr. Hale possesses in-depth market knowledge with keen attention to detail boasting a proven track record to negotiate aggressively and effectively. Since joining Franklin Street, he has completed hundreds of lease transactions totaling more than $200 million in value.

In 2003, Mr. Hale began his real estate career in retail investment sales at Marcus & Millichap before starting his own leasing and management company, Rogue Realty, Inc. in 2008. Prior to real estate, he served as Vice President of Sales for Goodbody International, Inc., a financial consulting company, where he was involved in arranging more than $500 million in financing using various types of financial instruments.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
ACCOLADES
  • Sales Achievement Award, 2011, 2013-2018 – Franklin Street
  • Power Broker, 2012-2018, 2024 – CoStar
  • Top Broker, 2024 – CoStar
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
  • Camp Twin Lakes Spin for Kids
  • Swim Across America
EDUCATION
  • Georgia State University, Master of Science in Real Estate
  • Kennesaw State University, Master and Bachelor’s in Business Administration

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Executive Managing Director
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