At The Top - May 2007

Sansone Companies

Building People-Friendly Communities

by Susan M. Botich

Sansone Companies, located in Las Vegas, specializes in the development of professional office, retail, industrial and multi-family properties, as well as their property management services. One factor that distinguishes Sansone Companies from other development companies is its commitment to long-term tenancy through practical and aesthetic values, according to Sansone Companies’ president, Roland Sansone.

“We have won the Economic Development Award three years in a row,” Sansone said. “The city council likes what we do. Our properties enhance their neighborhoods.” The company prides itself on architecture, lighting and the fact that all aspects of their designs create an aesthetic balance. “Aesthetics are important to us,” Sansone said.

The company, founded in 1978 by Roland Sansone, utilizes the diverse skills of several family members at its core structure, according to Sansone. Among these key corporate officers are Sansone’s two sons, Devon and Miles, who are in charge of construction and development, as well as his sister, Yvonne, who works in the leasing department.

Another aspect of the company that allows it to price competitively while maintaining high standards of quality is the fact that Sansone Companies hires its contractors and subcontractors instead of keeping their own in-house. “We hire the contractors to afford us the flexibility to ensure, if something’s not working, we can change it,” Sansone said. “We hire the best, qualified contractors for the job.”

Sansone Companies supports the concept of co-tenancy – leasing to the upper-floor office space to a quality professional tenant, while the space below is leased to a high-end retailer, according to Sansone. “We are utilizing co-tenancy in our developments,” Sansone said, “And in our condos, as well. We build condos with grocery shopping, banking, eateries, etc., conveniently located within easy walking distance for condominium residents. These developments are kind of like small communities. This allows people to pursue a lifestyle removed from the stresses of traffic jams and skyrocketing fuel prices. It makes for a better quality of life.”

According to Sansone, the survivability of tenants is very important. Keeping tenants happy is a key factor in the company’s success. Taking into consideration parking, visibility, access and location all are critical to keeping tenants satisfied and maintaining occupancy over the long term.

More mixed-use developments are on the horizon for Sansone Companies. “Today, people’s lives are very busy and complicated. We don’t have a lot of time. We jealously guard our free time with our loved ones and don’t want to waste time getting to the grocery store,” Sansone said. “In fact, our mixed-use projects have been so well-received, we plan to continue building this type of development.”

Susan M. Botich
Susan M. Botich is a freelance writer based in Northern Nevada.