Specialties

Investments, Leasing, Historic Properties, Redevelopment

Scope of Service Experience

Clara Fishel works with owners and occupiers of commercial real estate. She specializes in Investments, the Food and Beverage Industry, Women-Owned Businesses, and Sustainability, centering her practice around downtown Savannah’s Landmark Historic District.

Background & Experience

Clara brings a diverse background to her work in commercial real estate including experience in sustainable development, environmental policy research, and as a small business owner/restaurateur. She holds a Bachelor of Science from University of California, Davis, earned the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Clara serves on the Board of Directors for CCIM Georgia, is an Urban Land Institute (ULI) Advisory Services panelist, and acts as board president for RePurpose Savannah, a local non-profit that elevates women in the field of (de)construction, preserves the social, cultural, and economic value of historic structures, and promotes a healthier environment for all.

Education

University of California, Davis

• B.S., Community and Regional Development, High Honors
• Presenter, Undergraduate Research Conference
• Research Associate, Department of Environmental Science and Policy

Professional Affiliations

CCIM

ICSC

Urban Land Institute

US Green Building Council

Realtors’ Commercial Alliance of Savannah Hilton Head

Significant Transactions

Selection of Sales – Buyer’s Rep

• Clearview Homes : 116 Unit Multi-Family Investment
• 122 E 37th St : Common Thread Restaurant Site
• 30 – 32 MLK Jr. Blvd : Restaurant Development Site

Selection of Sales – Seller’s Rep

• 127 W Congress : Downtown Historic Redevelopment
• 2210 Montgomery : Lot Redevelopment Site
• Brunswick GA : Historic Kress Building

Selection of Leases – Tenant Rep

• 230 W Bay St : Jelinek Cork House
• 20 W State St : House of Strut Vintage
• 39 Montgomery : Ghost Town Tattoo
• 410 E Lower Factor’s Walk : Graveface Museum
• 702 MLK Jr. Blvd. : The Culturist Union
• 2429 Lincoln St : Lone Wolf Lounge

Selection of Leases – Landlord Rep

• 38 Whitaker : Dottie’s Cafe & Market
• 10 Whitaker : Fat Tuesday
• 606 Abercorn : The Haunt Restaurant
• 112 E Broughton : Pelindaba Lavender
• 319 W Broughton : Edgewater Drive Boutique
• 2605 Waters Ave : Transform Savannah