Joe Strauss is an associate for Retail Specialists, joining the team in 2014.  He started his career working in commercial real estate when he was a college student at the University of Alabama. After graduation he began working in property management and went onto receive his real estate license.  Joe has successfully recruited national and regional retailers to cities in 20 states. He represents retailers and landlords throughout the country. Joe is experienced in working with multiple REITs, specializing in dispositions for their vacant properties all over the country.

Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in finance with a concentration in real estate. He received his CCIM, Certified Commercial Investment Member in 2019. Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina he enjoys going to the lake, playing golf, and making it back to Tuscaloosa to watch Alabama football.