Nick DeVito II, SIOR, a 6th generation Floridian, grew up in Sarasota as did his parents, Nick Menard DeVito and Nancy Alday, so his Sarasota roots run deep. After graduating from Riverview High School, Nick attended the University of Florida and received a B.A. at the College of Business, focusing on Finance, Marketing, and Real Estate. Nick joined Ian Black Real Estate in 2010 and was named a partner of the firm in 2016.

 

Over the past 12 years, Nick has achieved $310,000,000+ in sales and leasing volume which represents more than 3,150,000 square feet of commercial property, making him a true market leader.

 

He has successfully assisted clients with sales, leasing, and tenant representation for industrial, office, and retail locations. Nick also specializes in the acquisition and disposition of investment properties, owner-user CRE, as well as evaluating assets owned by lending institutions and Trusts. Notable companies that Nick has served include Northern Trust, Gorman Plumbing, Berlin Patten Ebling, Lennox, ASO, Roofing Supply Group, Wentzel’s Heating and Air, Allied Building Products, HD Supply, Custom Air & Plumbing, Massey Services, Clark & Washington, Tidewell Hospice (Empath), Microtron Inc., The Starling Group, Willis Smith Construction, Linksters, and Paddywagon. In 2017, Nick worked with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department to procure a 70,000 square foot office facility.

 

Nick holds the prestigious designation as a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR). He is the 2023 Vice President and incoming 2024 President of the Florida Chapter of SIOR. SIOR is the leading global professional office and real estate association which represents today’s most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), a member of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), a member of the Commercial Investment Division (CID) of RASM, and a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) member, actively pursuing the CCIM designation.

 

Married to Susan Kerstan, the couple has 5 children. Nick & Susan attend 360 Church. They enjoy traveling together and spending time with their children. Nick enjoys spending his spare time on the golf course. He currently gives back to the community by serving on the Board of The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee. He is a past President and has been committed to serving the organization at some capacity since 2010. Nick is also a current Board Member of Seaport Manatee.