Ryan Layton is the Designated Broker and President of American Real Estate Associates, Inc. in Spokane, Washington. His territory coverage is Eastern Washington (east of the Cascade Mountains) and all of Idaho. Ryan’s diverse and extensive background in Business Operations along with Self-Storage ownership helps to bring a full understanding of how real estate decisions affect his client’s bottom line.
Ryan is knowledgeable on all aspects of commercial Real Estate including Self-Storage, Industrial, Multi-Family, and Office Leasing. He represents owners and buyers while guiding them through each transaction. He conducts business with the highest integrity while conveying his high energy, enthusiasm, and exceptional professional work ethic in assisting with the identification and fulfilment of real estate needs. He is a proactive problem solver with a proven track record. In his free time, Ryan enjoys golfing, water/snow skiing, BBQing, and HS wrestling coaching.
- Member of the Washington State Commercial Brokers Association (CBA)
- Board Member Washington State Self Storage Association (WASSA)
- Northeast Washington/Idaho Argus Self Storage Advisor
- $150 Million in Self Storage Transactions (2022-2023)
- Owner of $68.5M Investment Real Estate (Self Storage, Retail, Office, and Daycare)
- Designated Broker in Washington State and Idaho
Greg Meager is a Managing Broker at American Real Estate Associates, Inc. Greg has over 6 years of experience in all aspects of commercial real estate. Greg spent the first four years of his real estate career assisting in the expansion of a large multifamily portfolio through acquisitions and property management. Within that same real estate portfolio, Greg also assisted with the leasing of office and retail space.
Greg has been with American Real Estate Associates for nearly two years and has applied himself to learn all aspects of the self-storage industry. He is focused on working with buyers and sellers of self-storage and other commercial investment properties.
Greg conducts business with the utmost transparency, integrity, and enthusiasm.
- Member of the Washington State Commercial Brokers Association
- Member of Spokane Traders Club (Board Member 2017-2020, President 2020)
- CCIM Candidate
- Manages and is part owner of numerous multifamily properties
