Ben Palitz

Senior Associate

CAREER SUMMARY: 

Ben Palitz has been a top-producing Agent at Lee & Associates–Ontario since 2020 andin January of 2026 was voted in to be accorded the title Senior Vice President/Principal.Specializing in the leasing, sales, and development of industrial properties across the InlandEmpire West and East markets. Widely recognized for his market expertise, strong work ethic,and client-first approach, Mr. Palitz has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to a broad rangeof clients, including institutional owners, private investors, developers, tenants, and owner-users.

With a clear focus on long-term relationships, integrity, and results, Mr. Palitz has consistentlyranked among the highest-performing agents in the market. His deep understanding ofsub-400,000 SF industrial product and unmatched knowledge of the Inland Empire—widelyregarded as the top industrial market in the country—has made him a go-to expert in the field.

Since joining Lee & Associates, Mr. Palitz and his partner Ken Jones have developed a highlysuccessful marketing team, combining over 30 years of experience. Together, they have closedover 30 transactions annually for seven consecutive years, totaling more than 11,300,000million square feet and $1,000,000,000.00 in total consideration. Mr. Palitz has been personallyresponsible for sourcing and closing over $300,000,000.00 in real estate transactions.

His ability to guide clients through complex real estate decisions has earned him industry-widerecognition. He was named a CoStar Power Broker in both 2023 and 2025, and was honored asLee & Associates’ Rising Star for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, and 2024). In 2022, healso received recognition for closing one of the largest commercial sales in Southern California.

Ben is known not only for his strong transactional record, but also for his collaborative, client-focused approach. He works closely with clients to deliver tailored strategies, helping themnavigate the market with confidence and maximize the value of their real estate assets.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:

• Top three producing Associate at Lee & Associates- Ontario, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Top ten producing team at Lee & Associates- Ontario, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Top five producing team at Lee & Associates- Ontario, 2022, 2023
• Top producing Lee & Associates office nationally, 2011-2023
• Costar Power Broker
• National Association for Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
• National Association of Realtors
• American Industrial Real Estate Association (AIR)