Sands Investment Group is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private investors and institutions across the United States. Advisors with the company currently have over $1.4 billion in active inventory. As a leader in the industry, SIG was first to offer true sub-product type specialization. The firm’s experience in net lease, shopping centers, retail, office, self storage and industrial transactions is unparalleled. Sands Investment Group has offices in Santa Monica, CA, Charleston, SC, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Philadelphia, PA, and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

With over a decade of experience, Elan has handled over 650 real estate transactions. He has worked closely with tenants, family offices and developers as a strategic partner to help facilitate their growth strategies. Elan has always loved connecting with people which has made him a trustworthy partner his clients can rely on. Through developing these meaningful relationships, Elan has had the privilege to invest alongside his clients. His clients and partners fuel his tenacity and motivation. Elan is thankful for his wonderful family and his great team.

Max Freedman is a recognized industry leader focused on the Restaurant/C-Store real estate, heads the Austin office and the SIG Restaurant Group. Max is a founding partner and opened the first SIG office in Santa Monica, CA in 2009, with Chris Sands. He has excelled in building the company’s team culture and strategies you see today. Max has a strong team mentality and has had an integral part in recruiting several agents to Sands Investment Group. SIG’s restaurant group consists of nine agents geared solely towards fast food and sit-down restaurants and are strategically located within each of the offices across the country. Max’s primary goal in the business is to create win/win situati

I am a Managing Director with over 15 years of experience in real estate investing and advising. Excellent in leading high-performing brokerage teams, executing complex real estate transactions, and driving significant portfolio growth for clients. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, mentoring and coaching, and business development strategy. Knowledgeable in tax efficient commercial real estate investment strategies as well as effective acquisition and disposition of properties. Successful in negotiating deals, underwriting commercial real estate, performing due diligence, and working with regional and national banks, debt funds, Fannie / Freddie, insurance companies and CMBS for