Adam Gilbert is a third-generation resident of Palm Springs and an entrepreneur involved in various fields related to real estate. Adam began his career as a civil litigation attorney and quickly found his passion for real estate focusing his skills on Sales and Development. As a principal and President of The Firm Commercial, Adam leads a team of dedicated agents with offices in Palm Springs & Palm Desert, CA, specializing in: commercial real estate sales, leasing, land acquisition, development, government relations and value-added entitlement deals. As a principal of Gilbert Avriette Vacation Rentals, Inc., Adam managed 35+ vacation rentals throughout the Coachella Valley. Gilbert Avriette Vacation Rentals was acquired by Turnkey Vacation Rentals in June 2018. Adam also works as a real estate development consultant advising on development projects from land acquisition, entitlement and build-out throughout the Coachella Valley. His personal successes have included the rezoning of a city block to produce a higher and better use for a property he held an option on, and the rehabilitation of residential homes throughout the Coachella Valley. Adam is the owner of a retail shopping center in Palm Desert, which is being redeveloped and leased to achieve its highest and best use. Adam was named a Palm Springs Life Top Lawyer in 2017 & 2018 and Top Realtor 2019. In his personal life, Adam is married to Palm Springs Mayor Christy Gilbert Holstege and served as her campaign manager in November 2017. Adam is also very involved in the community and is currently acting as President of the Board of Directors for the Palm Springs Boys and Girls Club and serving as a board member of Entrepreneurs Organization – Inland Empire.
