Commercial Realtor Bio Samples & Writing Tips

Commercial real estate brokerage is in many ways very different from residential. Commercial agents must understand the very different type of customer with whom they’re dealing.  Business owners and major commercial property investors are far more number-oriented than the residential customer.

The commercial real estate seller has owned their property and enjoyed investment returns, and they will want to hire a listing agent who knows something about their business and can appreciate the investment returns and what buyers will be wanting in their property type.

Commercial real estate buyers will want to know that their agent has the knowledge and experience to make sure they make no mistakes.  This includes helping them to evaluate a property from many different perspectives, from environmental to cash flow.

Your depth of experience is the number-one detail buyers and sellers are going to look at when choosing a commercial real estate agent. While most people want to list the number of years they’ve worked as a commercial real estate agent, it’s better to list the year you began in the field of real estate. This keeps your biography evergreen, which is important unless you plan to update it every year.

Think back on all your commercial real estate activity over the years. Then, begin to categorize it by geography, property type and deal type. This will help you flesh out your specialties if they weren’t already evident.

Chances are that you have one or two main specialties that are crystal clear, but by combing through your past activity you may also find that you’ve closed a fair amount of small business deals in a particular city. Be sure to list all your areas of expertise in your commercial real estate bio to attract the widest net of clients.

Though expanding on your current expertise and specialties will take priority, you should take readers through a brief account of your commercial real estate employment history. List previous industry employers, your specialties, and your main job duties.

If permitted, use tangible numbers in your biography to demonstrate your value as a commercial real estate agent. Your annual transaction volume and the total number of square feet you have leased are ideal figures to include in your bio. You should also tout any awards that you or your team has received, as well as any mentions in local or industry publications.

End your biography with your credentials. List your advanced degrees, majors, followed by any special commercial licenses you hold and your relevant affiliations. These affiliations may include trade organizations, charities, community groups, or professional networking associations. Be sure to mention any important positions you held on these boards as well.

Justine M. Fiehn is a licensed real estate broker and has been actively involved in many facets of the real estate industry for nearly two decades. Her long history of involvement in the commercial real estate industry began while gaining valuable experience working for a title company and then as an office manager of a commercial real estate company where she was in charge of marketing, accounting, support staff and property management. Shortly thereafter she obtained her real estate license and started working with clients as their representative for the purchase or sale of commercial real estate. This background of hands-on experience and knowledge along with an impressive list of clients she’s represented over the years makes her one of the more knowledgeable and capable agents in Akron.

In addition to working with retail, office and industrial clients, Justine has represented a wide variety of investment clients ranging from sales and purchases of smaller multi-family properties to larger multi-million dollar retail shopping centers and apartment complexes. Further enhancing Justine’s ability to provide expert representation to her clients is her own background of building a personal real estate investment portfolio which now includes a variety of single family, apartment and retail properties.

Opening Capstone Commercial was a natural progression in Justine’s successful career and the perfect opportunity to develop a company which is uniquely focused on the needs of her clients. With a strong commitment to the highest professional standards, she is enthusiastic to provide first-time buyers and sellers with the information and tools they need to be successful and is also passionate to work with established business owners in order to assist in the sale or purchase of their business and/or real estate.

Whatever your need, Justine has the expertise to help you with your next real estate transaction. Call Justine today for a FREE* consultation or to discuss your real estate needs further.

Dominic Temmel is a knowledgeable, motivated and diligent broker. Dominic specializes in commercial real estate sales and leasing of retail, office, industrial, multifamily and senior housing properties. He is a local market expert in Tacoma and works throughout the Puget Sound region.

Dominic began his real estate career with Colliers International in 2008. He joined Coldwell Banker in 2009 and transferred to Coldwell Banker Commercial Danforth to join a dynamic team with a wealth of experience.

Dominic’s success in brokerage has been attributed to his responsiveness, firm negotiation, uncompromised integrity, diverse local market knowledge, superior marketing strategies and exceptional customer service commitment. Simply put, Dominic and his team give their clients the leading edge in the current marketplace and always ensure their client’s goal are met.

Dominic is a lifelong resident of Washington and currently lives in Tacoma. He graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in Political Science. He is active in the community and has been involved in numerous volunteering and charitable programs. In his spare time, Dominic enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor adventures and cheering for Seattle sports.

Jim Turner, a licensed commercial real estate broker for more than 25 years in Santa Barbara, possesses a broad background in national and regional commercial real estate. Early in his career he specialized in retail leasing and sales with the national firm Grubb & Ellis in their Ventura County Office, and later became Vice President and Director of Acquisitions and Leasing for Investec Real Estate Companies, where he spent nine years and was responsible for the acquisition and/or disposition of over 550,000 SF of commercial space and 1,050 apartment units in excess of $91 Million.

Turner also served as Vice President and West Coast Acquisitions Officer with Falcon Real Estate, an advisory firm based in New York. His responsibilities included the acquisitions of high-end apartments, investment-grade, net-leased investments and Class A office buildings in major West Coast markets including Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. During this time he was involved in real estate transactions totaling more than $235 Million in value. Prior to joining Radius, Turner was a broker with Latitude Commercial Real Estate in Santa Barbara where he specialized in investment sales in the local market, as well as exchanges and limited partnerships throughout the Western United States.

Turner was raised in Piedmont, CA and later moved to Santa Barbara along with his nine other siblings. He attended Bishop Diego High School and later graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Turner and his wife have made Santa Barbara their home and raised three children here.

Tucker Hughes is managing director at Hughes Marino, a nationally recognized commercial real estate company that exclusively represents corporate tenants and buyers in lease and purchase transactions. Tucker leads the firm’s Los Angeles and Orange County offices and is a key member of the brokerage team, advising clients throughout the region on real estate strategies to help them achieve their corporate objectives.

After fast-tracking four years of his education and graduating from University of San Diego magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration at the age of 19, Tucker then went on to be the youngest ever graduate of University of San Diego’s respected Master of Science in Real Estate program, which he finished at the age of 20. When Tucker received his broker’s license he was one of the youngest ever licensed in the state of California.

Having been featured in publications such as Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and Fortune, Tucker has become a go-to expert for executives evaluating all kinds of real estate opportunities and challenges. Tucker has also been a featured guest on local television newscasts, in addition to serving as a regular panelist and public speaker for different business and real estate organizations.

Tucker began his career in commercial real estate to help companies make smarter real estate decisions with a steadfast dedication to only representing tenants and buyers — never landlords. He accomplishes this by leveraging Hughes Marino’s market share, industry relationships, and integration of services to provide comprehensive real estate solutions for his clients.

Since opening the Los Angeles and Orange County offices, the Hughes Marino team has quintupled in size and has established itself as one of the best in the Southern California region. Tucker attributes this to his team’s passion, expertise, and tireless effort to deliver excellence in everything they do.

Believing that all companies need to lead with value, Tucker guarantees his services and results by working off of a handshake and offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Tucker maintains residences in both Century City and Newport Beach, and enjoys spending time with family, climbing in the mountains, and playing equestrian polo.

G.Archer Frierson, III joined Vintage Realty Company as a licensed commercial real estate agent in 2004. Prior to Vintage, Archer was affiliated with Coldwell Banker Commercial in Savannah, Georgia where he was a licensed agent and real estate appraiser.
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Over the course of his 14 plus year career Archer has been active in all facets of the commercial real estate industry and has represented numerous local, regional and national companies. He has also been involved in the disposition of various investment properties including office buildings, shopping centers, warehouses, self-storage facilities, and apartment complexes.

Archer is an active leader in the Shreveport/Bossier community. He was a 2005 graduate of the Leadership Shreveport program through the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, as well as a 2006 Community Catalyst for the Community Foundation of Shreveport/Bossier City.

In 2007, Archer was named to Northwest Louisiana’s Top 40 under 40 by the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce. He is a 2012 graduate of the Leadership Louisiana program developed by the Council for a Better Louisiana for rising business and civic leaders throughout the state.

He is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a B.S. in Business Administration and holds an MBA from Centenary College. He is also a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), a member of the Commercial Investment Division of the Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors, and has earned the SIOR designation as an industrial specialist.

Robert Stepp serves as the President of Stepp Commercial, specializing exclusively in the disposition, acquisition, and exchange of multifamily investment properties in the greater Long Beach, California area. With over a decade of industry experience, Robert has established himself as the leading multifamily investment property expert in Long Beach with both private sellers and asset managers alike. His high level of success is due to his extensive market knowledge, aggressive pricing and marketing strategies, unrivaled work ethic, and dedication to helping clients achieve their investment objectives. Stepp approaches his real estate business from a client-centric perspective, choosing to focus his efforts on building long-term relationships with his clients rather than utilizing the traditional transaction-oriented business model. He is committed to the highest level of client service and ethical standards and ensuring that his clients receive the highest price the market will allow for their properties. He was ranked the top Long Beach Multifamily broker in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Julian Curry is an apartment and retail investment specialist. He is an experienced real estate professional representing buyers and sellers in the disposition and acquisition of income producing properties.

With an emphasis on serving the Mid-City L.A., South L.A., and Inglewood markets, Julian has amassed a wealth of practical knowledge and meaningful relationships. Julian leverages these assets to offer valuable representation for each of his clients, guided by three principles: hard work, persistence, and a positive can-do attitude.

Setting a high bar for himself, Julian sourced a buyer and closed his first deal just four months after receiving his real estate license, a record-setting $16.2 million deal. He went on to receive the 2013 “Rookie of the Year” award from Investment Real Estate Associates (IREA).

Julian’s exposure to residential and commercial real estate span back to his native Fort Wayne, Indiana, where his family owns investment property. The proud alumnus of Indiana University in Bloomington and graduate of its’ prestigious Kelley School of Business. Julian is a licensed California Real Estate Salesperson.

As a husband and father of two, Julian enjoys spending time with his family.

As President and Managing Broker of Max J. Derbes, Inc., David has over 30 years experience in the New Orleans commercial real estate market and is consistently among the top producing brokers in the metro area. Since graduation from Tulane University in 1983, he has specialized in the industrial and investment property markets, with a commitment to providing exceptional service and innovative real estate solutions to tenants and purchasers, as well as landlords and sellers. David has also successfully represented many commercial property owners and buyers, and several domestic and international firms seeking large industrial sites along the Gulf Coast.

David has been recognized with Outstanding Achievement Awards by the Commercial Investment Division of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors each year since 1993 and was further bestowed the Top Industrial Producer award nine times.

A past board member of the Louisiana Realtors Association, David holds the prestigious SIOR designation of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors and is active in the regional chapter, serving various leadership roles including President. He holds a broker’s license in Louisiana and Mississippi and is also a licensed auctioneer. For several years, he has been selected as a speaker for the University of New Orleans Economic and Real Estate Forecast, with the metropolitan New Orleans industrial market as his topic.

David has been an effective real estate problem solver for many customers over his career as a real estate broker. He has proven himself to be an effective fiduciary representative for clients, whether it be through site/building selection, consulting on market value or negotiating a fair sale or lease price for the party he represents. His attention to detail with the delivery of property information, contract negotiations and follow-through are considered to be his strengths, earning the loyalty and confidence of his clients. Added value for his clients results from direction to appropriate local and state economic incentive programs or connection to representatives that might assist them with the process.

For Scott Gorelick, a career in real estate is the natural culmination of a lifetime spent in and around the industry. His mother was an interior designer, which nurtured an early love for homes and architecture. By the time he was in college at the University of Michigan, Scott obtained his license and spent summers working in commercial real estate in Long Island.

Today, he combines skills garnered as a successful entrepreneur and respected mortgage broker to provide exceptionally well-rounded real estate and business expertise to his clientele. Known as a diligent hard worker, Scott prides himself on his ability to assimilate information and present it to his clients in a way that’s actionable and digestible. “I love finance, I understand the process, and I’m able to walk clients through it in a way they can understand and trust,” says Scott.

An avid fan of LA’s scenic beauty and architectural diversity, Scott is devoted to helping Angelenos buy and sell in a manner that alleviates stress and worry by providing thorough research and steadfast guidance. Scott is an art collector with a deep passion for travel, food and wine. He and his wife, TV personality Adrianna Costa, have a son – Gibson, and a daughter – Sonnet.