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WEICHERT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE, INC. NAMES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DAVID WILLIAMS BROKER OF THE YEAR

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J., February 9, 2020 – James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce that senior vice president David R. Williams has been awarded Weichert Commercial Brokerage’s Broker of the Year award for 2019.

Williams has been recognized as Weichert Commercial Brokerage’s top producer for third time in four years, proving to be one of the most successful agents in the industry. His determination to excel and commitment to achieve excellence allows him to thrive as he focuses on selling and leasing industrial, warehouse and other types of commercial property throughout northern and central New Jersey.

“David is one of the most talented and dedicated professionals that I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, said James Sousa.  On behalf of the company I congratulate David on this achievement and his exemplary professionalism.”

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WEICHERT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH THE HIRING OF A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL

James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., has announced the hiring of a highly skilled commercial real estate professional.

Paaras Vijan has joined the Weichert Commercial Brokerage team as a Sr. Vice President in their Morris Plains office.  Paaras specializes in exclusively representing both buyers & sellers of high-quality retail shopping centers and other types of net-leased properties throughout the country.  He delivers expert advisory and acquisition services across various asset types but is known for being niche specialist in the acquisition and disposition of gas station & convenience store properties.

Mr. Vijan has extensive experience working with national, regional, and local retail businesses, has a deep understanding of real estate value from an operator’s point of view and enjoys consulting on all the “why” issues that affect a retailer’s success at a specific location.

“I am so pleased to have Paaras join our team” said Mr. Sousa, “his experience and knowledge will play a huge role in assisting our private investor client base grow their wealth and expand their portfolios”.

Weichert Commercial Brokerage consistently delivers the highest quality real estate services through its office, industrial, retail, investment, tenant representation and commercial land brokerage divisions. During the past 17 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.

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WEICHERT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., has announced the hiring of three commercial real estate professionals.

Eric Bogovich joins the Weichert Commercial Brokerage team as a sales associate for the northern New Jersey market area.  He has an extensive background in sales and marketing and has previous experience with Hackensack Radiology Group and McBride Real Estate.

Scott Silver also joins Weichert Commercial Brokerage as a sales associate for the central New Jersey market area.  Silver was with Kroll Commercial the past two years and prides himself on helping his clients understand and navigate the process of selling, leasing or acquiring commercial properties.

Margaret Lapadura rejoins Weichert Commercial Brokerage as Sr Vice President. She brings with her over 20 years of in-depth experience in all facets of commercial real estate.  Lapadura is also a real estate director and licensed instructor with Weichert Real Estate School.

“Weichert Commercial’s impeccable reputation for consistently delivering successful results to its clients continues to help us attract the very best and brightest of sales agents” said Mr. Sousa.

Bogovich and Silver were also attracted by the company’s CREST training program to help advance their sales careers.  Directed by Sousa, who has more than 29 years of industry experience, the training program includes access to more than 25 hours of video instruction and 15 hours of live classroom sessions. The CREST program provides in-depth training, coaching and mentoring instruction to help associates of all levels build a career using the company’s extensive full-service platform.

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DAVID CHIPPENDALE OF WEICHERT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE SELLS 22,000 SQ FT INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN BRIDGEWATER NJ

James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, is pleased to announce that Sr. Vice President David Chippendale has reported the $7 million sale of 1081 Rt. 22 in Bridgewater, NJ.   The 22,000 SF medical office/surgical center property has a long-term lease with the tenant and was purchased by 1081 Partners, LLC as an addition to their portfolio.  Chippendale, who specializes in both medical office and investment transactions, was the sole broker for this impressive transaction.

“David is a highly skilled and knowledgeable agent who always exceeds client expectations”, said Sousa.  “His client base is always expanding due to his ability to deliver them high-quality investment assets with stable cash-flow”.

For more information, contact Chippendale at (908) 500 0718 or dchippendale@weichertcommercial.com.

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WEICHERT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE, INC. NAMES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DAVID WILLIAMS BROKER OF THE YEAR

James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce that senior vice president David R. Williams has been awarded Weichert Commercial Brokerage’s Broker of the Year award for 2018.

Williams has been recognized as Weichert Commercial Brokerage’s top producer for two of the past three years, cementing his reputation as one of the most successful agents in the industry. His unwavering drive and dedication allow him to consistently deliver positive results as he focuses on selling and leasing industrial, warehouse and other types of commercial property throughout northern and central New Jersey.

“David has exceptional representation skills and his comprehensive knowledge of building codes, zoning ordinances and environmental laws is outstanding” said Sousa. “His accomplishments and client base keep expanding at a very impressive rate year after year.”

Weichert Commercial Brokerage had a stellar year in 2018, listing more than 2.1 million square feet of property and closing over $135 million in aggregate sales and leasing transactions.

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WEICHERT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE RANKED AMONG TOP N.J. COMPANIES BY NJBIZ READERS

James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., announced that the company was recently ranked among the top companies in New Jersey by NJBIZ readers. The NJBIZ 2018 Reader Rankings included more than 50 categories across the business landscape, and Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc. placed No. 3 for the second consecutive year in the “Best Commercial Real Estate Brokerage” category.

“Every member of our company has played a valuable role in helping Weichert Commercial Brokerage achieve this prominent designation,” Sousa said. “Our agents work very hard to consistently deliver the highest quality office, industrial, retail, investment and land brokerage services in the industry.”

According to NJBiz.com, the rankings were determined by thousands of votes submitted by NJBIZ readers — the clients, colleagues and peers of businesses in New Jersey. Readers voted in the categories of banking finance and insurance, education, employment, general business, health care and pharmaceuticals, hospitality and entertainment, philanthropy and corporate development, professional services, and real estate. The top three companies in their respective categories were recognized in a supplement inserted in the NJBIZ print edition.

Weichert Commercial had a stellar year in 2018 by listing over 2.1 million square feet of property and closing over $135 million in aggregate sales & leasing transactions.

For more information about Weichert Commercial Brokerage, call James Sousa at (973) 898-8684

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WEICHERT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE, INC. SELLS 73,500-SQUARE-FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING IN FLANDERS

James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce the sale of 2 Laurel Drive in Flanders. This 73,500-square-foot industrial building was sold by Weichert Commercial Brokerage Senior Vice President David R. Williams.

Williams represented Saddleback’s Terry Frassetto and Salvatore Frassetto in the purchase of the building, which has direct access to Route 206 and is within proximity to routes 46 and 10, and I-80, I-78 and I-287. The future plan is to divide the building into eight units with sizes ranging from 4,500 square feet and larger. Each unit will have either drive-in or tailboard loading.

“All of us at Weichert Commercial Brokerage are pleased to congratulate Dave on the closing of this transaction,” said Sousa. “His knowledge and experience were crucial in making this deal a success.”

For more information, contact Williams at (201) 218-0658.

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WEICHERT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT SKINNER AS VICE PRESIDENT

James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce that Robert Skinner has joined Weichert Commercial Brokerage as Vice President. Skinner has more than 20 years of comprehensive experience in customer-oriented industries.

“We are delighted to have Robert join Weichert Commercial Brokerage as Vice President,” Sousa said. “His expertise in brand development and success in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with high-stakes clients make him a great addition to our team.”

Before joining Weichert, Skinner has managed the investment sales division of a boutique real estate brokerage in New York City, specializing in sales and leases of hotels, offices and retail. Joining Weichert has allowed him to extend his territory into both New York and New Jersey.  In addition to his success in real estate, Skinner produced and hosted a radio show focused on real estate.

A resident of Jackson, N.J., Skinner is an elected official as Ocean County Committeeman in his second term and is currently Chairman of the Jackson Township Rent Leveling Board and will be based at our Edison, NJ office.

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WEICHERT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF FOUR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of four commercial real estate professionals.

Jack Cox joins the Weichert Commercial Brokerage team as senior vice president, while Mehmet Ibis, Joseph Leigh and Paul McLernan join as sales associates. All four professionals bring knowledge and tools that will make them great additions to Weichert Commercial Brokerage.

“We are very pleased to welcome this group of real estate professionals as we continue to expand our Weichert Commercial team,” said Sousa. “Their professional experience and market knowledge will continue to strengthen our commitment toward providing exceptional service to our clients.”

As a certified business broker, Cox will enhance the Weichert Commercial Brokerage service platform. His resume includes serving as chief financial officer for both Weichert and Casio America, where he was responsible for finance, accounting and administrative functions.

Ibis, Leigh and McLernan will join Weichert Commercial’s CREST training program, which is mandatory for all newly licensed associates. The CREST program provides in-depth training coaching and mentoring instruction to help associates forge a career in the industry using the company’s extensive service platform.

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WEICHERT COMMERCIAL BROKERAGE CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF FOUR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

James Sousa, president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of four commercial real estate professionals.

Joining the Weichert Commercial Brokerage team as senior vice presidents are Clayton Brown and Barbara Ismail, while Robin Fields and Hugh Prendergast were hired as sales associates. All four professionals bring experience that will further enhance Weichert Commercial Brokerage’s platform of services.

Brown and Ismail were previously with KW Commercial, the commercial real estate arm of Keller Williams Realty. They each have more than 15 years of real estate experience and specialize in the northern New Jersey area.

Fields and Prendergast will join Weichert Commercial Brokerage’s CREST training program, which is mandatory for all newly licensed associates. During the program, they will learn first-hand about the various types of commercial property, commercial real estate contracts, new business development, transaction management and other important sales skills to help them launch their career.

“We are pleased to welcome these four real estate professionals to the Weichert Commercial team,” said Sousa. “Each brings the impressive professionalism and proficiency required to meet our clients’ needs.”

For more information about Weichert Commercial Brokerage, visit www.weichertcommercial.com.

Weichert Commercial Brokerage 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 15 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 James Sousa at 973-898-8684 or visit the company’s website at www.weichertcommercial.com.

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