Bill Simpson is a 30-year veteran with extensive experience in Real Estate Sales, Marketing, Acquisitions, and Development. His experience covers a wide variety of products and destinations - Luxury Residential, Hotel and Resort Commercial, and Mixed-Use developments including retail, hospitality and multifamily.
Right out of high-school, Bill was the #1 draft pick in Major League Baseball. After leaving the world of professional baseball, Bill parlayed his numerous business relationships into a successful role as Director of Acquisitions for Clurman Companies based in Laguna Beach, CA. Subsequently, Bill was recruited to participate in the launch of the Residence Club division of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and was the highest producing agent worldwide for Four Seasons.
During Bill's brokerage tenure in Del Mar, Bill led the acquisition of the Vacation Village hotel in Laguna Beach, Ca. and 3 large commercial shopping centers in Kona and Lahaina. It was during these transactions that Bill became principal of Pono Ranch Partners, LLC, a key entity focused on the acquisition and development of the Hotel Hana-Maui and the Hana Ranch. Bill represented the Buyer of the 1200-acre Chileno Bay site, including the Hotel Cabo San Lucas, which was eventually re-entitled and developed by others to become what is now the Auberge at Chileno Bay.
During Bill's tenure at Hilton & Hyland he co-listed the $350M Emaar owned, Beverly West Residential Tower with Jeff Hyland, and marketed and sold some of the highest price per foot units in California to many renowned entertainer's, CEOs, and HNW individuals from around the globe. Bill has represented buyers and sellers in acquisitions and dispositions of over $100M worth of multi-family, NNN retail, development land, hospitality, and other income producing properties around the country, including selling the highest price/sq ft office building in Beverly Hills at that Time.
Bill Simpson and Jeff Berris, co-founders of the Berris Simpson Group, are excited to bring their extensive market expertise to The Agency. They're energized by the opportunity to integrate their proven success with The Agency's collaborative culture and innovative approach to client service. This strategic partnership empowers them to deliver enhanced value through The Agency's impressive national footprint and global network, providing clients with unparalleled access to premium properties and investment opportunities Worldwide.
Bill presently resides in Beverly Hills, is married to his beautiful wife Cindy, and has two wonderful adult kids, Madison and Jack.