What We Buy

Deal Structure and Size

We typically offer all-cash transactions for single asset, multiple asset and large portfolio acquisitions, but we will assume existing financing or seller financing. As an UPREIT, Equity Residential is able to issue operating partnership units as an alternative to cash, providing the seller with tax deferment advantages. We are also actively seeking joint venture development and pre-sale opportunities.

Where we’re buying now:

  • Boston MSA
  • New York including the Route 95 corridor in Connecticut and New Jersey
  • Washington DC MSA
  • Seattle MSA
  • San Francisco Bay MSA
  • Los Angeles MSA
  • Orange County
  • San Diego County
  • Denver MSA
  • Dallas MSA
  • Austin MSA
  • Atlanta MSA

Asset Acquisition

We typically seek communities of 100 apartments or more. We buy well located assets with quality construction.

Submissions

Please contact the individual acquisitions officer responsible for each region. Equity Residential’s extensive market knowledge allows us to quickly determine if we have any interest in the property.

Acquisitions Contacts

Boston, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta
Brian Grant
(202) 971-7062

Washington DC
Aubrey Fenton
(706) 829-0703

Seattle and Denver
Chris Barrett

Austin and Dallas
Darby Stogner
(214) 686-8904

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Inland Empire and San Diego
Ian Couwenberg
(415) 312-6831

What We Build

Deal Structure and Size

We invest directly, in equity joint-venture structures, pre-sale transactions at market cap rates, and in multiple property pools. As an UPREIT, we are able to issue operating partnership units as an alternative to cash, providing sellers with tax deferment advantages.

Where we’re developing now:
  • Boston MSA
  • New York including the Route 95 corridor in Connecticut and New Jersey
  • Washington DC MSA
  • Seattle MSA
  • San Francisco Bay MSA
  • Los Angeles MSA
  • Orange County
  • San Diego County
  • Denver MSA
  • Dallas/Austin

Asset Size

We typically develop communities of 100 apartments or more. We will consider smaller projects in select markets and urban infill locations. We will also consider single-project developments and multiple-project pools.

Submissions

Please contact the regional development director for additional information.

If you’ve got an opportunity you’d like to present, please submit the following information:

  • Full property description
  • Market information (including sales and rental comps)
  • Location map
  • Architectural renderings, including project site plan, unit floor plans, building plans and preliminary elevations
  • Location map(s) showing surrounding street network and how the site relates to the area
  • Aerial photographs of the surrounding area
  • Color photographs of the site and surroundings
  • Pro forma

Developments Contacts

Washington DC & Atlanta
Aubrey Fenton
(706) 829-0703

Denver, Texas, & San Francisco Bay Area
Drew Sullins
(415) 767-7189

Seattle
Alex Quilici
(206) 577-9026

Southern California
Drew Sullins
(415) 767-7189

What We Sell

For questions regarding our dispositions, or to request a marketing package, please contact the appropriate dispositions officer:

Disposition Contacts

Ian Couwenberg, (National)
(415) 312-6831

Aubrey Fenton, Washington DC
(706) 829-0703