Leo Sutton has been an active real estate investor for over 30 years.  After  working for 20 years as an engineer with an international company, Leo Sutton  decided to pursue his passion for real investment full time.  He has owned and  managed apartment complexes, industrial, office and retail properties  throughout Hampton Roads and parts of North Carolina.  In 2000, Mr. Sutton  founded a property management company which has employed various skilled  professionals, maintenance, management, and administrative personnel.  He  has served as an Advisory Board Member of the Old Dominion University Center  for Real Estate and Economic Development (CREED).  His hands-on experience  in purchasing, selling, renovating and managing commercial real estate makes  him uniquely qualified to understand and anticipate the needs and desires of  buyers and sellers in this market environment.  Mr. Sutton has developed  extensive negotiation skills and is particularly adept at writing and negotiating  contracts and leases.  Prior to joining Exit Realty Professioanls Commercial and  Special Markets, Mr. Sutton was a licensed commercial agent for another firm.  His hobbies include traveling, cruises, gaming, meeting new people, reading and spending time with his family.