Rich Forslund

Rich specializes in Office leasing and sales in the Indianapolis metropolitan market. During his commercial real estate career, Rich has quickly earned a nod as one of the market’s top brokers – completing over $850 million in transaction volume and representing many of the area’s most notable projects.

Rich has extensive experience on the developer / landlord side, with a strong suit in the positioning and marketing of many product / class types. He enjoys orchestrating the advantageous elements of a property in a fresh approach – to best present a property’s full “unique” story.

Rich keeps a pulse on the local market and greater industry trends. Consequently, he has become a go-to subject matter expert for local and national media – including the New York Times, Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Business Journal, and other industry publications.  
Within a formal specialized team, Rich tackles sophisticated assignments with an exhaustive effort and consistent thoroughness. The team leverages in-depth market data – matched with proven strategies and strong negotiation skills – to assist clients in meeting their overall objectives. Energy, creative-thinking, and focus are notable strengths that have become part of Rich’s brand and has led to many long-term client relationships. 

Previously with NAI Olympia Partners, he was consistently among the firm's top producing brokers, was overall top producer for multiple years, and held a long-standing record within the firm for the most transactions within a year.  Most recently he was with Summit Realty Group/Cushman Wakefield, where he was also a top producing broker and was a partner/owner.

In his free time, Rich enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three daughters, exercising, and attending live music performances.

Achievements & Affiliations

•    Inductee. Colliers Everest Club, Top 10% of brokers across the U.S.  2019
•    Inductee.  Hall of Fame ― Midwest Real Estate News  2019
•    Top Office Leasing Broker, Indianapolis – CoStar PowerBroker Award  2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
•    Colliers Indianapolis Performance Awards:
−    Top Producing Team  2019
−    2nd Top Producing Broker  2019
−    Largest Transaction  2020, 2019, 2013
−    Peak Performance Brokerage  2011

•    NAIOP Performance Awards:
−    Recipient.  People’s Choice Award, Visionary Project ― NAIOP 2018
−    Recipient.  Office Broker of the Year, Office Indy Team ― NAIOP 2017 
−    Recipient. Office Transaction of the Year, Office Indy Team ― NAIOP 2013

•    Panelist.  Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ) CRE Power Breakfast  2014
•    Finalist.  Indy’s Best & Brightest ― Junior Achievement  2014
•    NAI Olympia Partners Performance Awards:
−    Recipient.  Overall Top Producer Award – NAI Olympia Partners  2009, 2010
−    Recipient.  Top Associate of the Year – NAI Olympia Partners  2009, 2010

Community Involvement

•    City of Fishers Redevelopment Authority ― Mayor Appointed 
•    Past Executive Board Member. Jerrell Freeman's Rise Above Foundation
•    Committee Member. The Main Event, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana
•    Volunteer.  Patachou Foundation
•    Volunteer.  Habitat for Humanity
•    Volunteer.  New Tech Community Mentoring Program

Property Type

Office

Services

Landlord Representation, Tenant Representation

Skills

Project Leasing, Project Marketing