Ryan Layton

Ryan Layton is the Designated Broker and President of American Real Estate Associates, Inc. in Spokane, Washington. His territory coverage is Eastern Washington (east of the Cascade Mountains) and all of Idaho.  Ryan’s diverse and extensive background in Business Operations along with Self-Storage ownership helps to bring a full understanding of how real estate decisions affect his client’s bottom line.

Ryan is knowledgeable on all aspects of commercial Real Estate including Self-Storage, Industrial, Multi-Family, and Office Leasing. He represents owners and buyers while guiding them through each transaction. He conducts business with the highest integrity while conveying his high energy, enthusiasm, and exceptional professional work ethic in assisting with the identification and fulfillment of real estate needs. He is a proactive problem solver with a proven track record. In his free time, Ryan enjoys golfing, water/snow skiing, BBQing, and HS wrestling coaching.

• Member of the Washington State Commercial Brokers Association (CBA)
• Board Member Washington State Self Storage Association (WASSA)
• Northeast Washington/Idaho Argus Self Storage Advisor
• $150 Million in Self Storage Transactions (2022-2023)
• Owner of $68.5M Investment Real Estate (Self Storage, Retail, Office, and Daycare)
• Designated Broker in Washington State and Idaho