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B.A., Political Science ā University of Colorado Boulder
About Derek
Derek Kaptanoglu leads the Compass Commercial Multifamily sales team in San Diego County, specializing in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily and mixed-use assets. He has closed over $250 million in multifamily and mixed-use transactions and 1,100+ apartment units, executing complex dispositions and value-driven investment strategies
across multiple markets.
In his role, he oversees deal strategy, pricing, and execution in one of the most competitive apartment markets in the country. He applies a disciplined, data-driven approach to pricing and execution, positioning assets through shifting market conditions to maximize value and liquidity.
He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

























