Mr. Kovner is a member of Valuation & Advisory’s Multifamily Practice Group, focusing primarily on mixed-use, multifamily, and land development properties in Southern California and Hawaii. He has appraised the majority of luxury, high-rise condominium projects, and several of the most complex, mixed-use developments, constructed in the Greater Los Angeles region over the past 10 years. He also has extensive experience valuing signage assets and various forms of outdoor advertising. Signage assignments include traditional billboards, tall walls, banners, and digital signs in premium locations throughout Southern California. Additionally, he has provided valuation services for retail, hospitality, and mission critical facilities. With a background in city planning, Mr. Kovner has a thorough understanding of current legislation governing land use and development standards.

Mr. Kovner joined the Valuation & Advisory group in the Downtown Los Angeles office of Cushman & Wakefield Western, Inc. in 2011. Initially, he was responsible for providing research and analytical support for real estate market intelligence for multifamily residential assets in the Southern California market. In 2013, he transitioned to full-time appraisal production. He was promoted to Associate Director in 2015, to Director in 2017, and most recently, to his current role as Senior Director in 2020. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Mr. Kovner worked at CIM Group as an analyst in the Investment and Development Department.