James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce that Thomas Semler has been named senior vice president. In addition, Semler will also serve as the company’s sales development manager with responsibility for the professional development of Weichert Commercial Brokerage’s sales associates.

“We are excited to welcome Tom to our Weichert Commercial Brokerage executive team,” said Sousa. “In particular, we look forward to the training initiatives he will lead in the newly created sales development manager role. This is a unique opportunity for Tom to help us grow Weichert Commercial Brokerage, while also allowing us to serve our clients more effectively by having a team of highly trained sales professionals.”

Semler has more than 40 years of commercial real estate experience, specializing in the representation of clients in the acquisition and disposition of corporate facilities, tenant representation, agency leasing and sales, portfolio management and lease restructuring. Most recently, he was senior vice president at Avison Young. Prior to that, Semler was principal at Cresa New Jersey and spent almost 20 years at Cushman & Wakefield. Over the course of his career, Semler has acted on behalf of his clients in leases and sales totaling more than 4 million square feet.

A 30-year resident of Morris County, N.J., Semler graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics. Active in his community and the industry, Semler is a member of the Georgetown University Real Estate Alliance and the Morris County Economic Development Corporation. He also is a board member and treasurer of the Morris County Park Alliance and volunteers with Homeless Solutions Inc.

James Sousa has been promoted to president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., and he will assume responsibility for delivering the company’s overall strategy to serve the needs of commercial real estate clients and customers.

“We are extremely proud to promote Jim to this esteemed position on the Weichert Commercial Brokerage executive team,” said Denise Smith, president of the Affiliated Services Group for the Weichert Family of Companies. “His proven loyalty and dedication to Weichert Commercial over the last 11 years, as well as his interest in helping the company flourish, will help us continue to solidify our leadership position in the commercial real estate marketplace.”

Sousa has more than 28 years of real estate experience, specializing in corporate services, landlord, institutional and tenant representation, and investment sales. He joined Weichert Commercial Brokerage in 2005 as senior vice president, and was most recently manager of Weichert Commercial’s Morris Plains office, where he oversaw the office, industrial, land, retail and investment divisions.

“I am honored to lead the Weichert Commercial Brokerage team,” said Sousa. “Having worked on notable transactions throughout my time with our company, I look forward to enhancing the growth and prosperity of our business, building new relationships, maintaining existing tenant satisfaction, and creating superior and continuous partnerships.”

Weichert Commercial consistently delivers the highest quality real estate services through its office, industrial, retail, investment, tenant representation and commercial land brokerage divisions.  Weichert Commercial is a proud member of the CORE network, a national network of select commercial real estate companies providing a full line of commercial real estate services to its member clients.  During the past 14 years, NJBIZ magazine has ranked Weichert Commercial among the top commercial real estate companies in New Jersey, and CoStar Group, Inc. has ranked it in the Top Power Brokers in New Jersey since 2002.  For more information about Weichert Commercial Brokerage, call (973) 267-7778 or visit the company’s website at www.weichertcommercial.com.

New Division Provides Consultation Services for Commercial Real Estate Investors

James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of the Weichert Commercial Brokerage Investment Division, which will assist investor clients with property selection, acquisition, tenant lease negotiations and sophisticated disposition strategies.

“This new division of Weichert Commercial Brokerage was designed specifically to support people and companies seeking to invest in commercial real estate,” said Sousa. “Investors have unique needs, which we can now better address through our devoted Investment Division. We look forward to helping our clients identify the best real estate opportunities to maximize their investments.”

The Weichert Commercial Brokerage Investment Division features an extensive database of investors and properties, which allows it to match buyers with the best possible opportunities. After identifying the long-term goals of its individual investor, institutional investor and real estate investment trust (REIT) clients, Weichert Commercial Brokerage will recommend suitable options, including apartment, hotel, multi-use asset, office, industrial, retail and corporate headquarters properties.

Larry Conway has been hired as vice president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage to work exclusively with the company’s investment clients. Conway joins Weichert with more than 29 years of professional experience. Most recently, he worked at Marcus & Millichap, where he specialized in investment sales and was named Rookie of the Year. Prior to that, Conway, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Virginia, was a commodities option trader.

“I am excited to join the Weichert Family of Companies,” said Conway. “Because of the company’s experience, dedication and innovation, Weichert Commercial remains at the forefront of a competitive industry, and I look forward to utilizing every tool available to provide my investor clients with exceptional returns.”

For more information about the Weichert Commercial Brokerage Investment Division, please contact (973) 267-7778.

Weichert Commercial consistently delivers the highest quality real estate services through its office, industrial, retail, investment, tenant representation and commercial land brokerage divisions. Weichert Commercial Brokerage is a proud member of the CORE network, a national network of select commercial real estate companies providing a full line of commercial real estate services to its member clients. During the past 14 years, NJBIZ magazine has ranked Weichert Commercial Brokerage among the top commercial real estate companies in New Jersey, and CoStar Group, Inc. has ranked it in the Top Power Brokers in New Jersey since 2002. For more information about Weichert Commercial Brokerage, call (973) 267-7778 or visit the company’s website at www.weichertcommercial.com.

John G. Udell, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to recognize Vice President John McDonald and Sales Associate Matt McDonald for their ongoing success in 2016.

The two brokers specialize in retail and office space, and have recently closed four deals in Bedminster, N.J. These transactions include the lease of 1,520 square feet of retail space at 247 Route 202/206, the lease of 3,600 square feet of retail space at 308-312 Main Street, the lease of 1,100 square feet of office space at 395 Main Street and 900 square feet of retail space 243 Route 202/206.

In addition to the deals in Bedminster, McDonald and McDonald also closed two deals in New Brunswick, N.J. These sales transactions include 6,336 square feet of investment space at 380 George Street and 4,706 square feet of retail space at 382 George Street.

Rounding out the brokers’ notable transactions to date this year was the lease of 2,550 square feet of office space at 580 Allen Road in Basking Ridge.

“All of us at Weichert Commercial Brokerage are proud of John and Matt’s continued success,” said Udell. “I am proud of their accomplishments and glad to have them as part of our team.”

For more information about the real estate services that John McDonald and Matt McDonald offer, please contact them at (973) 267-7778.

Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc. is a leading commercial brokerage company with offices throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Weichert Commercial consistently delivers the highest quality real estate services through its office, industrial, retail, investment, tenant representation and commercial land brokerage divisions. Weichert Commercial is a proud member of the CORE network, a national network of select commercial real estate companies providing a full line of commercial real estate services to its member clients.  During the past 14 years, NJBIZ magazine has ranked Weichert Commercial among the top commercial real estate companies in New Jersey, and CoStar Group, Inc. has ranked it in the Top Power Brokers in New Jersey since 2002. For more information about Weichert Commercial Brokerage, call (973) 267-7778 or visit the company’s website at www.weichertcommercial.com.

John G. Udell, President of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce that Chike Uzoka has joined Weichert Commercial Brokerage as a Sales Associate.

Prior to joining Weichert, Uzoka was the founder and chief executive officer of Valentine Global, LLC, where he designed and facilitated entrepreneurial seminars, workshops and courses. He also coached and supported current and future entrepreneurs in strategic planning and implementation, marketing strategies, partnership development, finding investors and funding. Uzoka received a Bachelor of Science in information technology from New Jersey Institute of Technology and received minors in management and literature.

“I am excited to join the Weichert Commercial Brokerage team of talented professionals and leaders,” said Uzoka. “I look forward to using my experience working with entrepreneurs and my passion for building relationships to help grow and expand Weichert’s commitment to excellence.”

Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc. is a leading commercial brokerage company with offices throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Weichert Commercial consistently delivers the highest quality real estate services through its office, industrial, retail, investment, tenant representation and commercial land brokerage divisions.  Weichert Commercial is a proud member of the CORE network, a national network of select commercial real estate companies providing a full line of commercial real estate services to its member clients.  During the past 14 years, NJBIZ magazine has ranked Weichert Commercial among the top commercial real estate companies in New Jersey, and CoStar Group, Inc. has ranked it in the Top Power Brokers in New Jersey since 2002.  For more information about Weichert Commercial Brokerage, call (973) 267-7778 or visit the company’s website at www.weichertcommercial.com.

Contrary to a common belief held by many, entering the coveted industry of real estate is not limited to residential brokerage. In fact, according to Weichert Commercial Brokerage, becoming a commercial real estate broker offers beneficial opportunities to pursue a successful career that one can build upon.

For people seeking a real estate license or considering a change in career within the field, Weichert Commercial encourages these future or current agents to evaluate the benefits and opportunities of both residential and commercial real estate, as there are a few differences to explore. The main difference is in the relationships one builds within the industry. As opposed to residential real estate, which is home-centric, commercial real estate brokers with the proper training can work with high-income buyers who either run companies or are looking for retail, office, industrial or investment properties. These relationships are long-term and can result in leveraging multiple business opportunities over time.

In addition to being immediately positioned in the high-level corporate business arena of real estate, commercial brokers with Weichert Commercial also have the benefit of being provided the highest number of leads of any other commercial real estate company, including existing relationships with many companies among the Fortune 1000.

“Our goal as a full-service commercial brokerage company is to create deeper connections with our customers and vendors that last a lifetime,” says John G. Udell, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc. “Becoming a broker in the commercial industry allows one to leverage their interpersonal skills on a whole new level to create high-end earning potential through new and existing relationships. We take pride in sharing that opportunity with our team here at Weichert.”

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MORRIS PLAINS, NJ March 08, 2016 – John G. Udell, President of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President David Fisher has been awarded Weichert Commercial’s Broker of the Year award for 2015.

A consistent top producer, Fisher has been working in commercial real estate for 36 years and has been with Weichert Commercial for 26 years.  A significant member of the Weichert Commercial Brokerage team, Fisher specializes in the leasing and selling of industrial space. In 2015, he was involved in over 20 sales and leases and concluded transactions of over 500,000 square feet of space. Throughout the course of his career, he has sold and leased in excess of 14 million square feet of space.

“We would like to congratulate Dave on his outstanding efforts,” stated Udell.  “His continued commitment to excellence in providing top-notch service and his demonstrated leadership skills make him an invaluable asset to our team.”

Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc. is a leading commercial brokerage company with offices throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Weichert Commercial consistently delivers the highest quality real estate services through its office, industrial, retail, investment, tenant representation and commercial land brokerage divisions.  Weichert Commercial is a proud member of the CORE network, a national network of select commercial real estate companies providing a full line of commercial real estate services to its member clients.  During the past thirteen years, NJ Biz Magazine has ranked Weichert Commercial in the top commercial real estate companies in NJ and CoStar Group, Inc. has ranked it in the Top Power Brokers in New Jersey since 2002.  For more information about Weichert Commercial Brokerage, call 973-267-7778 or visit the company’s website at www.weichertcommercial.com.

Edison, NJ – February 25, 2016 – John G. Udell, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce that Fred C. Ehrhardt has joined Weichert Commercial Brokerage as Senior Vice President. He will be based out of the Weichert Commercial Edison location.

Mr. Ehrhardt has worked creating opportunities in the leasing, consulting, investment, pad & out parcels, land development and sale of retail commercial property, and tenant representation since 1973, with over 30 million square feet worth over $456 million in the New Jersey market. He is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in the State of New Jersey.

Some of his previous experience includes being responsible for the management, leasing, and project construction of a commercial real estate portfolio of 1.5 million square feet located in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. He has also managed all facets of commercial mix-use real estate consisting of 2 million square feet, such as the 600,000 square foot high density 4 city block, 69th Street Center in Upper Darby, PA and Race Street downtown office building in Philadelphia. Properties in New Jersey include The Fashion Center (Anchored by Lord & Taylor) in Paramus, project development of The Point Entertainment Center in Pennsauken, and Middletown Center. Additionally, Mr. Ehrhardt has directed the 550,000 SF leasing and project expansion including mix-use planning of upscale Springfield Square, Springfield Square North and Edgemont Square, which included such national and regional tenants as Helzberg Diamonds, Genuardi’s Supermarket, Borders Books, Sport Collectable Shop, Athletic Footwear, Salad Works and specialty stores.

Mr. Ehrhardt comes to us with a great deal of business knowledge. He has his Master of Science Degree in Business Administration and Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Fred,” stated Udell. “Fred comes to us with vast professional experience, which will be an asset to our team as well as to his clients.”

Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc. is a leading commercial brokerage company with offices throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Weichert Commercial consistently delivers the highest quality real estate services through its office, industrial, retail, investment, tenant representation and commercial land brokerage divisions.  Weichert Commercial is a proud member of the CORE network, a national network of select commercial real estate companies providing a full line of commercial real estate services to its member clients.  During the past thirteen years, NJ Biz Magazine has ranked Weichert Commercial in the top commercial real estate companies in NJ and CoStar Group, Inc. has ranked it in the Top Power Brokers in New Jersey since 2002.  For more information about Weichert Commercial Brokerage, call 973-267-7778 or visit the company’s website at www.weichertcommercial.com.

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ – January 22, 2016 – John G. Udell, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce that Scott Schechter has joined Weichert Commercial Brokerage as Vice President.

Having started his real estate career in residential, Mr. Schechter quickly realized he was more suited for the complicated nature of commercial real estate. For the past 11 years he has man­aged his strategic relationships with attorneys, bankers, municipal officers, architects and most importantly other agents to achieve his client’s goals.

Scott’s diverse professional experiences include working abroad on a cruise ship, Operations Manager for Herman’s World of Sporting Goods in NYC; top sales agent in Northern NJ for Marstan Industries (servicing the food In­dustry); Financial Consultant for Salomon Smith Barney; National Accounts Manager of media fixtures for such clients as DMX, Disney, Sony Pictures and Tommy Hilfiger, and President of a multi- line sports sales agency.

Mr. Schechter received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from William Paterson University.  His areas of expertise include acquisition or sale of office, industrial, retail and multi-family properties and leasing of office, retail and industrial properties.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Scott,” stated Udell. “Scott comes to us with vast professional experience, which will be an asset to our team as well as to his clients.”

Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc. is a leading commercial brokerage company with offices throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Weichert Commercial consistently delivers the highest quality real estate services through its office, industrial, retail, investment, tenant representation and commercial land brokerage divisions.  Weichert Commercial is a proud member of the CORE network, a national network of select commercial real estate companies providing a full line of commercial real estate services to its member clients.  During the past thirteen years, NJ Biz Magazine has ranked Weichert Commercial in the top commercial real estate companies in NJ and CoStar Group, Inc. has ranked it in the Top Power Brokers in New Jersey since 2002.  For more information about Weichert Commercial Brokerage, call 973-267-7778 or visit the company’s website at www.weichertcommercial.com.