CALV presents Sept. 25 educational symposium
The Commercial Alliance Las Vegas will present its 18th annual CALV Educational Symposium on Sept. 25 at the Las Vegas Realtors building, featuring education for local real estate professionals, an expert panel discussion on the issue of federally owned land in Nevada and an economic presentation from Brian Gordon of Applied Analysis.
CALV is hosting the symposium from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the LVR building, at 6360 S. Rainbow Blvd. The event offers two continuing education courses for real estate professionals and appraisers, with each course offering three CE credits to Nevada real estate licensees who attend.
The morning session is titled “Land in Limbo — the Federal Footprint and Southern Nevada’s Development Path” and offers three general CE credits. It features a presentation from Shawn McCoy, director of the Lied Center for Real Estate at UNLV, followed by an expert panel discussion on federal lands issues. Panelists include Mike Ford, co-owner of Las Vegas-based public lands consulting firm Abbey, Stubbs &Ford; Marci Henson, director of Clark County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability; and Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson. Las Vegas attorney Jamie Thalgott, of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, will moderate the discussion.
The afternoon session offers three law CE credits and will focus on the “2025 Legislative Session: Outcomes for Real Estate,” with instructors Joe Brezny, director of political operations for Carrara Nevada, and Jamie Rodriguez, government affairs director for Nevada Realtors.
“We’re looking forward to continuing to set a precedent of excellence and expertise in the commercial real estate industry,” CALV President Jennifer Weinberg said. “We’re confident that everyone who participates in this year’s CALV Symposium will find it beneficial and educational.”
Participants can register at CALV.org or at the event.
All-day admission is $99 for members of CALV or affiliated local organizations, including the local chapters of the Appraisal Institute (AI); BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association); CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member); CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women); IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management); the Lied Center; NAIOP Southern Nevada; and the Nevada State Apartment Association (NVSAA).
Admission is $149 for others. Breakfast and lunch are included in the price of admission.
CALV is also offering a $40 admission that covers only the lunch program and economic presentation featuring Brian Gordon. For more information, call CALV at 702-784-5050.
CALV is the commercial real estate division of Las Vegas Realtors. One of the largest organizations in Southern Nevada for commercial real estate professionals, it organizes and empowers the industry through education, networking, promoting professionalism and shaping public policy.
Napoli achieves BHHS’s Luxury Collection Sports + Entertainment Specialist Status
Frank Napoli of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties has earned the prestigious Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection Sports + Entertainment Specialist designation.
This elite group of real estate professionals is comprised of top-performing agents who specialize in representing high-profile buyers and sellers, including professional athletes, entertainers, executives and other affluent clientele.
As a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sports + Entertainment Specialist, Napoli has earned a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results with discretion, market insight and white-glove service.
The 2024 RealTrends rankings recognized The Napoli Group as the No. 1 Large Real Estate Team in Las Vegas with $156.9 million in sales volume.
In 2024, Napoli closed the largest sale in Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas history, a $9.5 million penthouse. Napoli is now responsible for the top three sales ever at the exclusive hotel-condominium development as well as the top three high-rise sales in Southern Nevada in 2024.
With a focus on the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods in Las Vegas, including The Ridges, MacDonald Highlands and Southern Highlands, and high-rise properties including the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, he is a trusted adviser to clients who value both performance and privacy.
“Being recognized with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection Sports + Entertainment Specialist designation is a meaningful milestone,” Napoli said. “My focus has always been on creating seamless, discreet and results-driven experiences. The resources this designation provides allow me to take that to the next level. I look forward to continuing to provide exceptional service and expert guidance to my clients as part of this incredible network.”
As a Sports + Entertainment Specialist, Napoli has access to exclusive marketing resources, a national network of top-performing agents with shared expertise and partnerships tailored for high-expectation clientele. The division also provides access to enhanced media opportunities, elevated digital branding and concierge-level service partnerships.
“Frank brings an elevated level of professionalism, care and strategic thinking that aligns perfectly with the mission of our Sports + Entertainment Specialist designation,” said Troy Reierson, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties. “His ability to anticipate the unique needs of high net-worth clients makes him an essential asset to our brand and this program.”
This designation provides Napoli with the opportunity to showcase properties on prestigious platforms such as the globally distributed Prestige magazine, the Global Open House series, the Luxury Collection’s official website and blog, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ social media channels. For more details, visit BHHSLuxuryCollection.com.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties is a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America Inc., which also includes Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties.
The firms are leaders in their respective markets with 24 offices and 2,700 real estate sales executives, constituting the fourth-largest Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise in the world. In 2024, the firm completed $5.2 billion in residential home sales throughout Nevada, Arizona and Southern California.
Logic welcomes Blake Leavitt
Nevada-based Logic Commercial Real Estate welcomed Blake Leavitt to the Las Vegas brokerage office. Leavitt will serve as a vice president and specialize in multifamily and commercial investment sales, leveraging his extensive local market knowledge to identify emerging opportunities.
“What makes Blake stand out is his ability to see an investment from every angle — broker, owner and operator. That depth of experience translates into better strategies and better results for clients,” said Jeff Jacobs, CEO. “He’s entrepreneurial by nature, and that’s exactly the kind of talent that thrives at Logic.”
With over nine years as a real estate broker and over 14 years as a real estate investor, Leavitt brings a unique dual perspective. He has experience in all facets of multifamily including acquisitions, asset management, construction management, debt financing, dispositions, direct ownership, equity partnerships, on-the-ground operations, property management and recapitalizations. He provides deep advisory support while regularly investing in the sector he serves. He owns 48 multifamily units in Las Vegas and is a limited partner in 2,744 multifamily units nationwide.
Prior to joining Logic Commercial Real Estate, Leavitt was a director of multifamily and commercial investment sales at KW Commercial for over five years, closing over $100 million in transactions. He earned the top producer awards of No. 1 Agent in the Las Vegas Region in 2022, 2021, and 2020. Before joining KW Commercial in 2020, he closed over $20 million in transactions, earning various top producer awards.
