About Us
At Sand Management, we pride ourselves on being a team of real estate management connoisseurs. Our collective expertise is forged from years of dedicated practice in the industry, making us adept at navigating the intricate nuances of asset management. We are more than just a team; we are custodians of excellence, committed to delivering unparalleled service standards to our esteemed Owners and Residents.
Expertise That Speaks Volumes
Our team is the cornerstone of our success. Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of all real estate dynamics with experience that span the gamut of all types of asset classes. Our professional team posseses significant expertise in Real Estate Operations, Finance and Asset Management.
This expertise is not just theoretical; it is enriched with practical experience, enabling us to handle diverse property portfolios with finesse and proficiency.
Our Mission
Commitment to Excellence & Our ethos revolves around four core pillars:
Enhancing Client Relationships: We believe in the power of communication. By maintaining open, transparent, and effective channels of communication, we foster strong, lasting relationships with our clients.
Meticulous Property Accounting: Precision in financial management is key. Our meticulous approach to property accounting ensures that every financial aspect is handled with utmost accuracy and integrity.
Embracing Technology: In an ever-evolving digital world, staying ahead means leveraging the latest technology. We utilize cutting-edge tools and systems to streamline operations, ensuring efficiency and innovation in managing your properties.
Trust and Decision-Making: Our clients entrust us with significant responsibilities, and we honor that trust by making well-informed, strategic decisions. These decisions are aimed at bolstering the management of your properties, thereby enhancing their value and operational efficiency. We understand that the heart of a successful property management strategy lies in the fine balance of maintaining the asset's value while optimizing its performance.
Your Property, Our Priority
At Sand Management, your property is our priority. We are dedicated to not just meeting but exceeding your expectations. Partner with us and experience the bliss of professional property management.
Our Team
Our team is the cornerstone of our success. Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of all real estate dynamics with experience that span the gamut of all types of asset classes. Our professional team posseses significant expertise in Real Estate Operations, Finance and Asset Management.
Nati Aharonoff
President
Co-Founder
Nati Aharonoff, the co-founder and President of Sand Asset Management, brings over a decade of expertise to the forefront of our company. His extensive experience in real estate property management and credentials as a Real Estate professional have fueled his fervent passion for the industry, demonstrating his steadfast dedication.
Beginning his illustrious career in 2013, Nati mastered the intricacies of the NYC real estate market from the ground up, where he developed a keen aptitude for property management and resident relations. His career trajectory led him from hands-on property management to the role of Director of Operations, overseeing the entire management team at Harlem based family office. There, he adeptly managed an extensive portfolio of 110 multi-family properties in New York, consistently ensuring that both owners and residents enjoyed the highest standards of service. His proficiency spans the gamut of property types, from rent-stabilized and free-market units to low-income housing across the Five Boroughs and Long Island.
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At the core of Nati’s ethos is a client-centric approach. He is known for his honesty, open communication, effectiveness, and value add capabilities. He has earned the implicit trust of his clientele time and time again. Nati is deeply committed to elevating the value of every investment, acknowledging the critical role that property management plays in the success of his clients.
Equally dedicated to tenant satisfaction, Mr. Aharonoff upholds the well-being of those living in the properties under his care as a fundamental priority. He champions the belief that the happiness, comfort, and safety of residents are not just amenities but essential pillars of successful property management.
Nati is a graduate of Yeshiva University with a major in Accounting and a minor in Computer Science. He currently holds a license as a Real Estate Salesperson in the state of New York where he continues to apply his extensive expertise to the growth and success of Sand Asset Management and its clients.
David Strauss
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder
David Strauss, co-founder and CEO of Sand Asset Management, is a distinguished Real Estate professional with a comprehensive background in Acquisitions, Asset Management, Property management, and Finance. With over 15 years of specialized experience, particularly in residential multifamily assets, David has become an influential figure in the real estate investment and management sector, renowned for his innovative vision and strategic approach to property enhancement.
At the heart of David's founding principles for Sand Asset Management was the ambition to offer an unmatched level of hands-on, compassionate management, treating each building with the dedication as if it were his own, coupled with delivering professional reporting to clients. David's involvement at Sand spans all operational aspects, with a keen focus on business operations, leadership, strategic partnerships, client reporting and an oversight of Operations.
Before launching Sand, David served for six years as the Executive Vice President of a New York City-based real estate family office. In this role, he oversaw and ran the entire organization's operations, including the management and accounting team. He managed a substantial portfolio, comprising over 4,000 class A residential units and 300 commercial units, condominiums, shopping centers and office buildings across the United States, predominantly in New York.
David's journey in real estate began at Heritage Realty, where he started as a property manager and ascended to Senior Portfolio Manager, directing acquisitions and asset management. His impact over nine years at Heritage Realty was significant, contributing to the acquisition, financing, management, and repositioning of over 75 properties valued at over $750 million across the Tri-State area.
David's zeal for the real estate industry is longstanding, having owned and operated his own portfolio for more than 15 years, which commenced during his college years. Sand Asset Management oversees these assets as well.
A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Boston University, David maintains professional memberships with REBNY, CHIP, and holds a New York State Real Estate Salesperson license. He resides in New York City, where he continues to apply his extensive expertise to the growth and success of Sand Asset Management and its clients.