Each year, Midwest Real Estate News inducts a new class into its Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame. Here is a look at one of our newest inductees, Ember Grummons, investment property broker with Omaha’s Investors Realty, Inc.
Of the 30 years Ember Grummons, CCIM, has worked in the commercial real estate market, 24 have been with Investors Realty in Omaha, Nebraska. An Investment Property Broker, Grummons has focused exclusively on investment sales since 2001 and has been the lead broker on some of the largest and most complex investment sale transactions in Omaha’s history.
Ember joined Investors Realty in 1999 from McGregor Interests, Inc. where he was responsible for leasing vacancies and selling buildings from LeGrande “Mac” McGregor’s portfolio. As he joined Investors Realty, Ember was drawn to investment sales and after a frustrating few years trying to pursue both leasing and investment sales, he decided to “take the plunge” and spend 100% of his time on investment sales. His risk paid off in time becoming what he’s known for in the industry.
“I love what I do,” Ember said. “I love the niche I have created for myself, the clients and the types of projects I get to work on.”
He also enjoys the thrill of putting a deal together and getting a win for his clients. Ember’s colleagues agree that the niche suits his personality, as someone who is very focused and detail oriented.
“When I come to the office in the morning, I have a plan for the day. I know what I need to do and in what priority. I work with people in different time zones, so I plan around that. I do the highest and best task first,” he said.
Outside of work, Ember spends time with his wife and his three children. He takes pride in ensuring he made it to his children’s recitals and baseball games over the years despite his hectic schedule. He loves to travel, especially to places like Colorado where he can ride vintage steam engines in remote mountain scenery. He also loves classic rock music and will often travel to see concerts by his favorite artists.
