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In the real estate market, there’s often an incentive to close a deal as quickly as possible. For Jeff Bauer, the appeal comes from the art of good deal-making – structuring transactions to minimize risk, while obtaining the best terms possible, in a timely fashion.

It starts with listening closely to clients’ voices and understanding their objectives.

“In real estate transactions, project timelines can demand quick responses,” Jeff said. “I maintain clear and open lines of communication with my clients so that my thinking and recommendations align with their goals. I am committed to responding quickly to my client’s needs.”

Before joining Levy Craig in 2014, Jeff acted as a real estate transaction manager on behalf of a Fortune 100 company. Jeff honed his real estate negotiation skills in that role, leading to millions in cost savings and contributing to the continued partnership between his employer and the client.

Career Achievements

Served as associate legal counsel to low-income housing tax credit project.

Represented developer in creation of Community Improvement District.

Formed entity and drafted operating agreement for start-up real estate development company.

Represented developers in purchase/sale transactions, construction financing, and development incentive acquisition and compliance.

Activities

Presenter – “Purchase and Sale of Real Estate” – National Business Institute Real Estate Law Bootcamp CLE – 2019

Chair, KCMBA Real Estate Committee – 2017

KCMBA Bar Leadership Academy – 2016

Instructor/Presenter – “Drafting Deeds” Seminar – Missouri Bar Solo and Small Firm Conference – 2016

Board Member, Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors- Commercial Steering Committee

Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Young Lawyer and Business Law Sections)

Member, Missouri Bar Association (Young Lawyer and Business Law Sections

)Member, American Bar Association

Member, Knights of Columbus

Harvesters Volunteer and Food Drive Coordinator

Education

J.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, 2011 (Business and Entrepreneurial Law emphasis)

B.A., University of Missouri – Columbia, 2006

Honors

– Shining Star Award, CBRE, Inc., two-time recipient

– CALI Excellence for the Future Award, two-time recipient

Bar Admissions

Kansas, 2012

Missouri, 2011