About the Company

Seth Watje (DRE# 01805453) Seth Watje graduated from San Diego State University and furthered his education at the University of San Diego, earning a Certificate in Real Estate Finance, Investment, and Development. With nearly two decades dedicated exclusively to multifamily assets, Seth has successfully closed over $770,000,000 in apartment transactions, spanning from San Clemente to San Ysidro. His experience as both a broker and investor provide a unique perspective, allowing him to better represent clients in the acquisition and disposition of their assets.

Seth co-founded Starker West, Inc. with the vision of creating a full-service commercial real estate firm that prioritizes clients’ needs above all else. He observed that too many agents in the industry were focused on commissions rather than providing genuine, client-first advice. Seth’s philosophy of sharing his experience and guiding clients as if he were in their shoes has been a cornerstone of his success.

Outside of the office, Seth enjoys spending quality time with his family and staying active.

Adam Cairo (DRE# 01948040) has a driven passion for entrepreneurship and investments, which led him to a career in commercial real estate. His ambitions in his services are to go above and beyond his clients expectations and place clients’ needs above all others.

Adam specializes in small to medium apartment buildings and is constantly seeking to develop the best quality relationships with his clients. By making himself easily accessible, Adam firmly believes strong communication throughout transactions are critical in attaining success. He also utilizes his strengths of being both bilingual in English and Spanish which is critical in today’s demographic market place. Adam is constantly enhancing his education, and eager to learn new things to become a determined partner to his clients.

Nick Azoff (DRE# 0205396) is a Los Angeles native who moved to San Diego a decade ago with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from San Diego State. He has a historical understanding of the growth that the County has seen and is eager to be a part of its continued development.

Nick specializes in income producing, multi-family assets. He takes great pride in representing his clients to the fullest by providing thorough property analysis, superior communication and detailed market knowledge.

Tyler Hadzicki (DRE# 02080349) is a San Diego native specializing in the acquisition and disposition of Multifamily and Triple Net properties. From an early age, Tyler had an affinity for business, starting his first company at 17 years old. His drive and sales abilities eventually landed him an appearance on the hit TV show Shark Tank (Season 7, Episode 10) where he presented to some of America’s most famous investors.

After graduating with top honors from San Diego State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tyler found his true passion in Commercial Real Estate. He brings value to clients through his strong analytical background, negotiation skills and unique marketing experience. Tyler prides himself on creating lasting client relationships built on attention to detail, communication and integrity.

Zachary Zien (DRE# 02079656) – Zach attended the University of Colorado, Boulder where he earned his degree in Political Science with a minor in Real Estate and Business Management. It was during those years that his career in real estate started. Zach worked for three years as a commercial property manager focusing on office assets and distressed retail centers. He now specializes in the acquisition and disposition of Multifamily properties throughout San Diego County. He demonstrates his passion by staying ahead of market trends, providing the best Real Estate services available, and putting his clients’ best interest before anything else.

In his spare time, Zach can be found spending time with family and friends, traveling, golfing, and snowboarding.

Jacob Shigenaka (DRE# 02196392) is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance at San Diego State University, Jacob has developed a solid foundation in finance and real estate. Jacob’s journey in real estate began at a Real Estate Private Equity firm where he gained invaluable experience in underwriting strategies, property evaluation, and investment evaluation. After this, he found his passion for commercial real estate and began his career at Starker West in 2022, where he specializes in the acquisition and disposition of multi-family investment properties in the greater San Diego area.

Jacob is committed to creating and maintaining quality relationships with his clients. He believes that effective communication and transparency are crucial for successful transactions and makes himself easily accessible to his clients.

Jacob (DRE# 02196392) is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance at San Diego State University, Jacob has developed a solid foundation in finance and real estate. Jacob’s journey in real estate began at a Real Estate Private Equity firm where he gained invaluable experience in underwriting strategies, property evaluation, and investment evaluation. After this, he found his passion for commercial real estate and began his career at Starker West in 2022, where he specializes in the acquisition and disposition of multi-family investment properties in the greater San Diego area.

Jacob is committed to creating and maintaining quality relationships with his clients. He believes that effective communication and transparency are crucial for successful transactions and makes himself easily accessible to his clients.

Eric Lowe (DRE# 02231420) – Eric’s top priority in a real estate transaction is to maintain his client’s best interests at the forefront of all stages of the deal. He does this by listening carefully to his client’s needs, proactively anticipating issues, and explaining complicated topics in a straightforward – but complete – manner, all the while remaining attentive to the goals of his client though the closing of a deal.

Prior to joining Starker West, Eric practiced law for nearly a decade in the commercial real estate sector. In that capacity, he worked in the legal departments of two Fortune 500 real estate service companies. Eric is graduate of the University of California, Irvine, with a degree in Economics and received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. He was also a former NCAA division-1 swimmer, while attending college.

Outside of the office, Eric enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children. As much as possible, he remains an avid athlete and has completed an Ironman Triathlon, several marathon and ultramarathon races, and regularly trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Nico Cook (DRE#02212526) Nico brings a passion for helping clients build wealth through the buying and selling of apartment buildings. He specializes in the acquisition and disposition of multi-family investment properties in the greater San Diego area, ensuring each transaction maximizes returns while creating long-term value for his clients. His commitment to open communication and transparency helps foster trusting relationships, where clients feel confident and supported at every step of the process.

In his spare time, Nico enjoys spending quality time with his family and stays active through regular MMA training. He’s also passionate about snowboarding and dirt bike riding.