George Pino

Brief Profile

Los Angeles CRE broker and CEO with 30+ years’ experience, 6,000+ assets sold, and $1B+ in transactions, from auctions to socially responsible investments.

Full Profile

George Pino, Partner & CEO | Commercial Brokers International
Los Angeles-based commercial real estate advisor specializing in investment sales, auctions, and socially responsible CRE strategies

The Challenge Investors And Owners Face
Commercial investors and property owners face a crowded, fast-moving market where values can shift quickly, underwriting is more complex, and competition for quality assets is intense. Many lack an experienced advisor who has navigated multiple cycles, understands both traditional and auction-driven dispositions, and can structure transactions that protect capital while maximizing long-term returns.

My Approach
George brings a hands-on, detail-driven approach refined over more than three decades and thousands of transactions, from national auction platforms to boutique investment brokerage. He focuses on thorough due diligence, clear communication with all stakeholders, and disciplined execution, ensuring each assignment is underwritten, marketed, and closed with the same rigor an owner would demand for their own portfolio.

Core Services

• Investment sales of commercial properties for private and institutional owners.
• Auction and accelerated marketing strategies for complex or time-sensitive assets.
• Feasibility analysis, market analysis, and presale due diligence for prospective dispositions.
• Portfolio strategy and asset repositioning for value-add and socially responsible investments.
• Advisory on operations, management structure, and staff coordination around transactions.

Proven Results
Over his career, George has been personally responsible for, or directly involved in, the marketing and sale of more than 6,000 assets, with closed transactions totaling over $1 billion throughout the United States. His experience spans national auction platforms, institutional-quality portfolios, and socially responsible investments in challenging urban submarkets, giving clients a rare combination of scale, depth, and executional know-how.

Why Clients Choose George
Clients choose George for his blend of executive leadership, detailed transactional expertise, and long-term commitment to client outcomes. From managing closing departments at major national firms to co-founding boutique platforms and investment companies, he brings a uniquely owner-minded perspective that prioritizes transparency, risk management, and real, measurable results over short-term wins.

Core Competencies

• Commercial real estate investment sales and auction dispositions.
• National transaction management and closing oversight.
• Feasibility studies, market analysis, and presale due diligence.
• Team leadership, training, and management of brokerage and auction staff.
• Socially responsible investment and repositioning in urban neighborhoods.

About George
George Pino is Partner and CEO of Commercial Brokers International and has been active in commercial real estate for more than 31 years. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Southern California in 1987, he joined Kennedy-Wilson, then the largest real estate auction company in the United States and a major commercial management firm, where he rose to manage the Closing Department and helped open offices in New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Chicago, and Pleasanton, California. He later joined The Sands Group, the real estate auction division of Fred Sands Realtors, co-founded O.P.M. Investments, LLC, and launched Learning Links Centers, LLC, a socially responsible investment company focused on low to moderate income neighborhoods, before ultimately co-founding Commercial Brokers International with Joseph Killinger.

Philosophy
George’s philosophy is grounded in putting clients’ best interests first while approaching each assignment with an owner’s mindset and a commitment to service. From high-density urban properties in challenging neighborhoods to institutional portfolios, he believes in leveraging disciplined analysis, thoughtful marketing, and hands-on management to create long-term value for both investors and the communities where they invest.

FAQs

Q1: What types of assets does George specialize in?

George has extensive experience with a wide range of commercial assets, including auctioned properties, multifamily buildings, and investment portfolios across multiple U.S. markets. His background includes the sale and marketing of thousands of properties, from single assets to large-scale portfolios, often with complex operational and market dynamics.

Q2: How does his auction and closing background benefit clients today?

Having managed closing departments and overseen auction operations nationwide, George understands the full lifecycle of a transaction, from feasibility through closing. Clients benefit from his ability to anticipate issues, coordinate teams, and maintain deal momentum, which reduces execution risk and increases certainty of close.

Q3: What is Learning Links Centers and why does it matter to investors?

Learning Links Centers, LLC is a socially responsible real estate investment company George founded to invest in low to moderate income neighborhoods while highlighting educational opportunities for residents. Its portfolio has grown to seven buildings totaling 467 units and over $10,000,000 in market value, demonstrating his ability to combine sound investment principles with community-focused outcomes.

Ready to Talk Strategy?
If you are evaluating a sale, considering an auction strategy, or exploring socially responsible investment opportunities, George welcomes a detailed, numbers-driven conversation. He is available to review your current holdings, discuss market positioning, and outline a tailored disposition or acquisition plan aligned with your investment goals.

Contact
George Pino, Partner & CEO
Commercial Brokers International
Los Angeles, CA
Phone: 310-943-8536
Email: gpino@cbicommercial.com
DRE# 01103252