Alex Soundy, SIOR
Principal
Investment/Office/Land Specialist
Email Alex
Cell: (605) 376-3700
Office: (605) 681-8351
Alex successfully closed over $200,000,000 in sales and lease transactions during his first five years in commercial real estate, a testament to his profound understanding of the industry’s intricacies.
Alex Soundy is a commercial real estate broker recognized for his expertise in navigating the complex world of real estate transactions. As a dedicated professional at Bender Commercial, Alex excels in representing both buyers and sellers across diverse investment and land portfolios. With a passion for delivering value to clients, he also skillfully manages landlord-tenant relationships.
Alex’s journey in real estate began after a dynamic start to his career. After graduating high school in 2009, he embarked on an adventure as a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska, which fostered his tenacity and work ethic. He later earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing from Dordt University in 2013, where he also showcased his leadership on the men’s lacrosse team.
During his college years, Alex gained invaluable financial insight as a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual. Post-graduation, he made his mark in the corporate realm as a logistics broker at Fortune 200, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, mastering client relations and achieving mutual success for his clients and shareholders. Notably, his personal investments in real estate spurred him to transition his career towards his true passion. In 2019, he joined Bender Commercial, and later becoming a partner in 2023.
Alex’s expertise in the commercial real estate sector is nothing short of impressive. His commitment to excellence is evident through attaining the designation of the leading commercial real estate association – the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) – an achievement only 1.5% of commercial brokers in the United States reach. Real estate professionals with the SIOR designation are recognized as the most experienced, knowledgeable, and capable real estate experts.
Fun Facts
Beyond his professional achievements, Alex is a devoted husband to his wife, Amber, and loving father to their son, Maverick.
Community Involvement
- South Dakota Development Corporation Board of Directors:2022 – Present
- Leadership Sioux Falls: Class of 36
- Sioux Falls Lacrosse Association Board of Directors: 2019 – Present
- Young Professionals Network: 2014 – Present
Notable Transactions
- MarketPlace Apartments – (Mixed Use) – $11,400,000
- Parkview Apartments – (120 units) – $7,500,000
- Dakota Lofts Apartments (40 units) – $7,500,000
- Two Willow Creek Apartments (44 units) – $6,685,000
- My Place Hotel, Brookings, SD – $4,850,000
- One Willow Creek Apartments (34 units) – $4,538,500
- 229 Crossing Apartments (78 units) – $4,425,000
- East Pointe Townhomes (48 units) – $4,400,000
- 3 Falls Apartments (60 units) – $4,275,000
- Oxbow Village – $4,200,000
- Mueller Land (61.4 acres) – $3,978,000
- Tally Ho Apartments (78 units) – $3,276,000
- Broadband Office Complex – $3,040,000
- Wet Rhino Truck Wash – $3,000,000
- Rushmore Crossing (Massage Envy/Aspen Dental) – $2,550,000
- Deer Ridge Apartments (24 units) – $2,250,000
- Golden Rule Construction Building (disposition) – $2,025,000
- Country View Estates (16 units) – $1,925,000
- Northwestern Apartments (42 units) – $1,875,000
- Maple Garden Apartments (50 units) – $1,550,000
- Marion Road Land (10.65 acres) – $1,508,312
- Golden Rule Construction Building (acquisition) – $1,410,000
- Tea Tots Childcare Center – $1,250,000
- Terrace Heights Apartments (16 units) – $1,170,000
- Garden Village Office Building – $1,170,000
- Palace View Apartments – (15 units) -$1,065,000
- The Lodges in Hartford (16 units) – $995,000
- Wheelchair Dynamics – $995,000
- O’Connor Land (7.4 acres) – $951,986
- Pierre Senior Living Center (40 units) – $930,000
- Kirkwood Circle Apartments (8 units) – $800,000
- Chick N Max – Lake Lorraine Land – $617,140
- Matinee Accounting & Technologies – $600,000
- Little Tykes University – $525,000