Barry Saywitz

Barry Saywitz (born July 4, 1967) is an American real estate businessman, writer, and podcast host.[1][2]

Barry Saywitz
Born4 July 1967 (aged 58)
EducationBachelor of Arts in Economics
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Known for
  • The Saywitz Company (President)
  • Let’s Talk Real Estate with Barry Saywitz (Host)

Early life and education

Saywitz graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.[3][4]

Career

Barry started working in real estate in Newport Beach, California in 1989, and later he became a partner at Howard Ecker & Company.[3] In 1994, he bought the company’s West Coast branch and changed its name to The Saywitz Company.[5][6] The company focuses on helping people and businesses rent or buy industrial, office, medical, and retail spaces.

In 1996, he started The Core Network, which now includes over 80 real estate companies in North America.[5][7] Together, they handle almost $60 billion in deals every year. One recent project was helping Russell Sigler Inc. rent a 40,000-square-foot warehouse in Temecula, California.[8] In the mid-1990s, Barry also started investing in and managing properties. He created Saywitz Properties, which now manages more than 100 buildings in Southern California.[9] Barry lives in Newport Beach, California.[10]

Podcast

In October 2021, Barry started a podcast and radio show called Let’s Talk Real Estate with Barry Saywitz. It airs on OC Talk Radio Network and features talks with leaders, business people, and experts in real estate and the economy.[11]

Charity work

He is actively involved in charity and started a charity event called Evening for Autism,[12][13] which raises money for groups like the Autism Society of America, Easter Seals of Southern California, and ACT Today.[10]

References

  1. "Barry Saywitz". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  2. Ashline, Jo (2011-06-07). "An Evening for Autism comes to Newport Beach". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Barry Saywitz: The Saywitz Company. 2023-10-15. p. 29. https://www.newspapers.com/image/462409768. Retrieved 2025-06-10. 
  4. Selich, Lynn (2012-06-01). "Calling All UCLA Alums – Time to Mingle with Bruin Legends". Newport Beach News. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Schembra, Chris (2019-07-18). "Barry Saywitz: A Mothers Influence". 7:47. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  6. Barnathan, Lee (2019-06-13). "The Art of Commercial Lease Negotiation - California Business Journal". California Business Journal. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  7. Diehl, Michelle (1998-05-31). Robinson Sigma Contracts. p. 97. https://www.newspapers.com/image/833282553/. Retrieved 2025-06-10. 
  8. Bubny, Paul (2023-12-06). "Saywitz Arranges Warehouse Relocation for Russell Sigler". Connect CRE. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  9. Maree Borland, Kelsi (2018-05-15). "Banks Tighten Multifamily Lending". Globest.com. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  10. 10.0 10.1 Barnes, Britney (2011-06-10). "An evening to make a difference". Daily Pilot. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  11. "Ken Fields Featured on Let's Talk Commercial Real Estate with Barry Saywitz". Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  12. Selich, Lynn (2012-06-15). "UCLA Alums, Sports Stars Join to Benefit Wooden Fund". Newport Beach News. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  13. Miller, Sam (2008-11-03). "Newport Beach party raises $200,000 for autism". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2025-06-10.