FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Kenneth R. Howe
Chief Financial Officer
(248) 737-4190

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan (May 8, 2008) - Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:  ADC) today announced that it would develop, for retail use, a second property located in Marion County, Florida.

The project, which is pre-leased to a national leader in the U.S. chain drugstore industry, is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2008.  The store will be conveniently located at the intersection of Midway Road and Maricamp Road in the Ocala trading area. 
 
“This newest development represents our continued expansion into the southeast United States,” said Joey Agree, Executive Vice President of Agree Realty Corporation. “This project will be an excellent addition to our expanding portfolio and complement our existing project at the intersection of Marion Oaks Boulevard and Marion Oaks Lane, also in the Ocala trading area.” 

Agree Realty Corporation is engaged in the ownership, management and development of properties which are primarily single tenant properties leased to major retail tenants and neighborhood community shopping centers.  Agree Realty owns and operates a portfolio of 65 properties, located in 16 states and containing 3.4 million square feet of leasable space.

Agree Realty Corporation considers portions of the information contained in this release to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 27E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, both as amended, with respect to the Company’s expectation for future periods.  Such statements are, by their nature, subject to certain risks and uncertainties.  The Company cautions that, as a result of a number of factors, actual results could differ materially from those set forth in this presentation.  Other risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially than those projected are detailed from time to time in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K.