Kate Gottlieb

As a third-generation retail real estate professional with over a decade of experience, Kate Gottlieb specializes in blending new-age thinking with traditional real estate practices. She is a trusted advisor to landlords and tenants alike, known for her ability to identify emerging brands, curate dynamic tenant mixes, and structure innovative deal solutions. Kate prides herself on staying ahead of the latest retail and fashion trends, uncovering newcomers in fitness, health, and wellness, and immersing herself in cutting-edge food, beverage, and entertainment concepts. She strategically helps these brands secure prime brick-and-mortar locations, ensuring they enhance their presence in the local community while prioritizing financial strength.

Prior to joining Verada Retail as a Managing Broker, Kate operated as a Developer and Owner at Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., leading ground-up retail developments and value-add repositioning projects. Her expertise spans acquisitions, leasing, and asset management, providing her with a well-rounded approach to tenant and landlord representation. Kate works with national, regional, and local retailers, assisting brands in strategic expansion while helping landlords optimize their assets. Her background in financial analysis, site selection, and lease negotiation ensures successful outcomes for her clients.

Kate lives a bi-coastal lifestyle, splitting her time between the cities she loves—New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago—with her loyal pooch, Ollie, always along for the ride.