Summary
Howard is a partner and former president of Compass Commercial. He currently serves as the Principal Broker for the firm and is responsible for working with company shareholders in all aspects of business development and strategy. As a broker, Howard enjoys helping his closely-held client relationships, family businesses and a broad range of investors to navigate complex commercial real estate negotiations and advises his clients on how to maximize the value of their properties.

Background & Experience
Howard’s experience includes more than 25 years of business ownership including restaurant business management. This affords clients a seasoned perspective on the retail and restaurant industry. He uses his business background and knowledge of the region to assist clients in the leasing and sales of retail, commercial and industrial properties, including land sales, investment properties and owner/user opportunities. Since joining Compass Commercial, Howard has sold and leased over $166,000,000 worth of properties.

Howard has lived in Bend since 1981. He and his wife, Nancy raised their three children (who are all college graduates) in Bend. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, fly fishing, traveling, cooking and re-hydrating on the Oregon coast, as well as visiting his three grandchildren in Arizona.

Community Involvement
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF), Board Vice Chairman, Retired Coach; Bethlehem Inn Board Member, Volunteer Food Preparer/Server (monthly)/Facilities Committee Member; OSU-Cascades Real Estate Consulting Group Broker of Record.

Accomplishments & Accolades

• Joined Compass Commercial 1998
• Awarded Shareholder 2005
• Top Producer in April 2009, February 2016

Professional Affiliations

• National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), since 2002
• Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® (COAR)
• Bend Chamber, Active Member

Sales

Leases

“As a long-time real estate investor, I have engaged in many escrows. This was probably the best in terms of everyone’s courtesy, professionalism and attention to detail. Thanks for your good service! We really appreciated your good effort. As you know, there were some complexities that had to be overcome in order for us to meet both the tenants’ and the buyer’s expectations. Your calm, professional manner successfully steered us through all that.” — Larry Norman

“We needed to quickly find a new home for our business that would support us not only today, but well into the future as we aim to be a long-term player in the Bend Area. Thanks to insightful questions around our needs, the diligent work in finding options and extensive market knowledge of Erich Schultz and Howard Friedman, we were able to quickly locate a property in an up and coming business park that would meet our needs and our budget. Erich and Howard professionally and expeditiously helped us close on the property with all issues resolved … We are so thankful to have them on our team.” — Patrick M. Quinn, COO, Major Brands Premium Beverage Distributors

“As advocate for an elderly friend, I recently sought help from Compass Commercial Real Estate Services. We needed to find a new commercial property tenant. And by lucky chance Howard Friedman became our agent. Howard offered thoughtful professional guidance at every step, from appropriate rent range to comprehensive lease terms. Then he worked diligently to identify qualified prospects. He never overlooked a detail. End result: A most happy landlord/tenant relationship. And I’ve gained a valuable new friend in the process. Thanks, Howard.”— Bob Greenlee, Building Owner’s Representative

“Howard Friedman and Compass Commercial worked diligently to secure a tenant for our lease space. Howard’s work was meticulous and timely in securing a good tenant. He went the extra mile to make sure we were happy.” — Dave Kremers, Owner, High Desert Beverage Co.