Alex Soundy, CCIM, SIOR

Principal
Investment/Office/Land Specialist

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Cell: (605) 376-3700
Office: (605) 681-8351

Since 2019, Alex has successfully closed over $250,000,000 in sales and lease transactions, 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.

  • A lacrosse enthusiast, Alex led the Sioux Falls Spark lacrosse team from 2013-2022 as their head coach and now volunteers his time on the Board of Directors for the Sioux Falls Lacrosse Association.

  • In his downtime, he enjoys playing lacrosse and soccer, golfing, supporting the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Dallas Cowboys, tending to his personal investment properties, and exploring the world alongside his family.

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

  • Hillcrest Apartments, Orange City, IA – (104 units) - $14,850,000
  • MarketPlace Apartments, Watertown, SD – (Mixed Use) – $11,400,000
  • Mueller Land, Tea, SD (137.81 acres) – $8,313,500
  • Parkview Apartments, Sioux Falls, SD – (120 units) – $7,500,000
  • Dakota Lofts Apartments, Sioux Falls, SD (40 units) – $7,500,000
  • Two Willow Creek Apartments, Watertown, SD – (44 units) – $6,685,000
  • Independent Medical Arts Building, Sioux Falls, SD - $5,850,000
  • The Lofts, Watertown, SD - $5,750,000
  • Former Thornton Flooring, Tea, SD - $5,578,641
  • Hillside Resort, Lake Madison, SD - $5,215,000
  • My Place Hotel, Brookings, SD – $4,850,000
  • Ruffland Performance Kennels Sale-Leaseback, Tea, SD - $4,725,000
  • One Willow Creek Apartments, Watertown, SD – (34 units) – $4,538,500
  • 229 Crossing Apartments, Sioux Falls, SD (78 units) – $4,425,000
  • East Pointe Townhomes, Sioux Falls, SD (48 units) – $4,400,000
  • 3 Falls Apartments, Sioux Falls, SD (60 units) – $4,275,000
  • Oxbow Village, Sioux Falls, SD – $4,200,000
  • Green Estates, Brookings, SD (46 units) - $3,730,000
  • Tally Ho Apartments, Sioux Falls, SD (78 units) – $3,276,000
  • Broadband Office Complex, Sioux Falls, SD – $3,040,000
  • Lipton Apartments, Tea, SD (24 units) - $3,000,000
  • Wet Rhino Truck Wash, Sioux Falls, SD – $3,000,000
  • Rushmore Crossing Retail Investment Property, Rapid City, SD – $2,550,000
  • Deer Ridge Apartments, Sioux Falls, SD (24 units) – $2,250,000
  • Harris Oak Hill Apartments, Cedar Rapids, IA (30 units) - $2,200,000
  • Golden Rule Construction Building, Sioux Falls, SD – $2,025,000
  • C&B Investment Property, Tea, SD - $2,000,000
  • Country View Estates, Pierre, SD – (16 units) – $1,925,000
  • Northwestern Apartments, Sioux Falls, SD (42 units) – $1,875,000
  • Maple Garden Apartments, Laurens, IA – (50 units) – $1,550,000