Walter Helm
Senior Advisor, Walter Helm/Sperry Van Ness
Sacramento, CA 95821
Phone (916) 920-4432
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker
Property Types
Industrial, Office, Retail, Multi-Family
Markets
Sacramento
Bio
Serving as Senior Advisor of Sperry Van Ness/Walter Helm, and
having the honor of being the first Sperry Van Ness agent recruited
for the Sacramento Market, Walter Helm brings over 25 years of
Industry experience to the Sperry Van Ness team. Helm has
conducted over 150 career transactions valued at more than $300
million.
Helm has an extensive background as a commercial real estate
broker, having served as senior agent for Marcus & Millichap as well
as vice president of investment for Cornish & Carey Commercial
Real Estate. Previously, Helm served as an income property agent
for Bishop Hawk, a regional firm which was purchased by Grubb &
Ellis.
A veteran of the industry, Helm has been involved in a variety of
transactions, including apartments, mobile home parks, self storage
units, industrial, office and retail buildings, and numerous sites for
Rite Aid. Further, he has provided appraisals for property tax
deductions, testified in hearings regarding property values, and
done multiple appraisals for the FDIC.
In addition, Helm has over 25 years of in depth management
experience. He has served as asset and property manager for
large apartment complexes as well as miscellaneous commercial
projects. He has organized and been a general partner in “blind
pool” projects, and has proven to be a source of value enhancement
for his clients. One of Helm’s major strengths is his ability to
understand the goals of his clients, and guide the client towards
achieving those goals and more.
Helm is currently a member of the Point West Rotary Club and past
board member of Air Lifeline, a non-profit organization that provides
non-emergency transportation through volunteer pilots and planes.
He is involved in CCI, Canine Companions for Independence,
training dogs and working on fund raising. Active participation in
Community Service is a high priority for Helm.
Helm received his bachelor's degrees in Marketing and Psychology
from the California State University, Chico. As an Instrument Rated
pilot, Helm adds the ability to transport and tour clients by air in his
private plane.
Mr. Helm is also licensed in Oklahoma, where he feels clients can
experience an excellent return on their investments. Helm, through
his Sperry Van Ness resources, utilizes the entire nation in his
search to find the best investments for his clients.
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