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BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP PROMOTES JUDITH DOLAN TO VICE PRESIDENT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- February 15, 2010--Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has announced the promotion of Judith A. Dolan from Broker Associate to Vice President of the company. Dolan currently represents owners for over one million square feet of office, flex and warehouse properties.

Dolan, who has been with Berger Commercial Realty Corp. for three years, has 12 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage and also is a licensed attorney with expertise in real estate transactions. She earned a Juris Doctor from University of Miami School of Law in 1992 and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, graduating Cum Laude from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey.

“Judy Dolan’s depth of experience and knowledge of commercial real estate is a valuable asset to our company,” said Lloyd Berger, founder and president of Berger Commercial Realty Corp. “She supports our mission of providing clients a sophisticated level of knowledgeable, personalized solutions and service.”

Among Dolan’s noteworthy assignments include serving as leasing representative for Palm Crossing, a 187,000 sf flex project in the Fort Lauderdale Commerce Center; Flamingo Park of Commerce, a 267,000 sf flex project in Miramar; Regions Bank Building, North Miami Beach, a 110,000 sf mixed use office/retail property; and Pompano Citi Centre.

A resident of Dania Beach, Dolan assumes leadership roles in many South Florida non-profit organizations. In December 2009, she received the First Annual Halo Award from Heaven’s Helpers, Inc. She was named Woman of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association, Pembroke Pines Chapter and currently serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors of Advocates for Children & Families, Inc., a non-profit adoption agency in North Miami Beach.  She received the Pinnacle Award from the Miramar Pembroke Chamber of Commerce, is the founder and past chairwoman of The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and a former president of the American Business Women’s Association. In addition, Dolan was named a Costar Powerbroker in 2007 and 2008.

About Berger Commercial Realty Corp.

Founded in 1998, Berger Commercial Realty Corp. is a full service commercial real estate firm.  A local, independent and privately-owned firm, Berger can customize services and adapt to clients needs and the ever changing real estate market.  Services include brokerage/tenant and buyer representation, property management, agency/project leasing, capital advisory/investment sales, construction/project management, and retail services. The company established a dedicated division, Berger Special Assets, to serve as receiver and enhance the value of distressed properties by providing expert management, leasing and sales representation on behalf of lenders and financial institutions.

CHERI S. VOGEL JOINS BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- December 14, 2009--Cheri S. Vogel, CPM has joined Berger Commercial Realty Corp., as a Senior Property Manager. Prior to joining BCRC Ms. Vogel worked as a Construction Project Manager/Consultant working with National facility managers for CoMerica bank, Litter & Associates, Skanska Construction Services and several other large corporations.

She previously held positions with the regional firms of The Parmenter Company, Autonation USA & Stiles Corporation as well as the national firm of Highwoods Properties. Ms. Vogel brings to the firm 27 years of diverse experience in the real estate management field with multi-functional expertise in project management, tenant relations and expenditure management.

STEVE SOCKRIDER JOINS BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- December 7, 2009-- Steve Sockrider joined Berger Commercial as Vice President of Operations. Prior to his appointment with BCRC, Mr. Sockrider served as a Sr. Vice President, Area Director in charge of Trammell Crow Company’s South Florida Development and Investment activities and previously held senior level positions with Codina Group and CMD Realty Investors. 

Steve is an an accomplished real estate professional with twenty years of investment, asset management, operations and development for owners/developers in senior roles at top commercial real estate firms.  His broad experience has been built upon institutional grade office, industrial, mixed-use, healthcare and retail segments of South Florida’s commercial real estate industry. 

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP. RECOGNIZED IN THE BOOK OF LIST BY THE SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL

Fort Lauderdale, FL – 18th November, 2009 Berger Commercial Realty Corp. was recognized in  the book of list among the top leading Brokerage and Management firms in the South Florida region.

BCRC ranked amongst the top 5 Largest Commercial Real Estate Brokerages based on square footage sold/lease as well as ranked #9 on list for Largest Commercial Property Management firms based on rentable square footage managed.   
 
Berger Commercial Realty Corp., founded in 1998 provides full service commercial real estate services, including tenant/buyer representation, leasing and property management, receivership, and investment sales. The firm currently manages a portfolio of over 6 million square feet throughout South Florida and handles over 40 receiverships.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY ANNOUNCES THE SALE OF TWO ACRES OF LAND

Fort Lauderdale, FL – November 03, 2009 Berger Commercial Realty Corp. announces the sale of two acres of land located at the southeast corner of Griffin Road and SW 58th Avenue in the Town of Davie as well as the pre-leasing commencement of the Phase II of the 5700 Griffin Road project. The Buyer, 5780 Griffin Road LLC purchased the two acres from Juan & Lazara Torres on October 15th for $840,000. Reese Stigliano, SIOR of Berger Commercial Realty Corp. represented the Buyer 5780 Griffin Road LLC and Seller was represented by Joe Caprio of Joe Caprio and Company, Inc.

The principal of 5780 Griffin Road LLC, James B. Pirtle is the developer of the two story 30,000 square foot 5700 Griffin Road Building. The impetus for the land sale was due to the successful leasing of 5700 Building which is 100% leased. Stigliano, who handled the leasing of the building said, “The 5700 Building a LEED certified, hurricane resistant building will be duplicated on the new site. The demand for Phase I was extraordinary, especially in today’s economy but the great location, which is immediately west of the Florida turnpike, the green component of the building, impact glass windows and back-up generator made the building very desirable.”

Phase II will be a mirror image of the Phase I building whose anchor tenant is James B. Pirtle Construction Company. Ground breaking for Phase II is scheduled for third quarter 2010.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY EXPANDS INTO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Fort Lauderdale,FL--July 15, 2009 -- Berger Commercial Realty has been retained by Seagis Property Group LP to manage 15 of its buildings in Miami-Dade County. The properties, zoned industrial-flex and totaling two million square feet, are located from North Dade to Kendall.

The deal is an extension of an existing alliance, with Berger currently providing management and leasing services for Seagis properties in Broward County. Seagis also owns logistically-driven properties in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.    

"This expansion opportunity reflects the growing demand by commercial property owners for more responsive, local-market management services," said Lloyd Berger, principal/ president of Berger Commercial Realty. "A hands-on, client-centric approach has brought significant value to our partners and been critical to our growth throughout the region."

Berger Commercial Realty Corp., founded in 1998 as Berger Realty Corp., provides full service commercial real estate services, including tenant/buyer representation, leasing and property management, receivership, and investment sales. The firm currently manages a portfolio of over 6 million square feet throughout South Florida and handles 33 receiverships.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY ANNOUNCES $1.4 MILLION SALE

Fort Lauderdale, FL - July 15, 2009- Berger Commercial Realty Corp. announces the $1,400,000 sale of a 2.25 Acre tract of Light Industrial Zoned land located at 9641 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida.

The buyer was Blue Bell Creameries, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership and was represented by William Mankin of Colliers – Arnold of Fort Meyers, FL.

The Seller was West Atlantic Property Associates, LLC, A Florida Limited Liability Corporation and was represented by Gordon Lunt of Berger Commercial Realty Corp. of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Blue Bell Creameries intends to develop a new office/distribution facility at the location to serve the local market area. The deal closed on June 29, 2009.

Berger Commercial Realty Corp., founded in 1998 as Berger Realty Corp., provides full service commercial real estate services, including tenant/buyer representation, leasing and property management, receivership, and investment sales. The firm currently manages a portfolio of over 6 million square feet throughout South Florida and handles 33 receiverships.

2008 COSTAR’S POWER BROKER AWARD

Fort Lauderdale, FL – 1st June 2009 Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has been named among Broward County’s 2008 Costar Power Brokers by Costar Group, Inc. for leasing and sales.

Measured against all the commercial real estate brokerage firms in the region and based on the total leasing and sales transaction volume in 2008, Berger Commercial Realty Corp. was recognized as one of the top commercial real estate firms in the South Florida region as well as in the United States by Costar’s 2008 Power Broker Award.

 Judy Dolan, Reese Stigliano, SIOR and Lloyd Berger were also included among the top individual brokers in the region.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP. ANNOUNCES RECENT TRANSACTIONS TOTALING 65,900 SQUARE FEET

Fort Lauderdale, FL -- 12 May 2009 -- Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has recently negotiated 65,900 square feet of lease transactions.

 Berger Commercial Realty Corp.’s St.George Guardabassi represented the landlord, Mars Powerline Ltd Partnership, d/b/a E.J. Plesko and Associates, in a 25,000 square foot 3 year lease to Barrons Wholesale Tires, Inc. The warehouse space is located at 5300 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.

Ultimate Aircraft Composites recently extended their lease of 40,900 square feet of flex space at 3420 NW 53rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.  Judy Dolan, Berger Commercial Realty Corp., represented the landlord, Seagis FLCC.

BCRC RECENTLY NEGOTIATED 18,784 SQUARE FEET LEASE TRANSACTION

Fort Lauderdale, FL -- 28 April 2009 -- Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has recently negotiated 18,784 square foot lease transaction valued at approximately $1.2 million.  

Berger Commercial Realty Corp.’s Judy Dolan and Paul Herman represented the lessor, Divine Square, LLC in an 18,784 square foot 5 year lease to Regions Bank. The office space is located at 633 NE 167th Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162.

Announcement-Steve Hyatt Joins Berger Commercial Realty Corp.

Steve Hyatt joined Berger Commercial Realty Corp. as Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development after a successful career as Vice President of Corporate Development at AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN), an $18 billion, Fortune 100 automotive retailer based in Fort Lauderdale.   

Mr. Hyatt brings to the firm extensive experience in landlord and tenant representation, land sales, as well as build to suit and speculative development projects.

JOHN BIBISH JOINS BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – John E. Bibish IV has joined Berger Commercial Realty Corp., as a Sales Associate.

Prior to joining BCRC, Mr. Bibish worked as an attorney for some of South Florida’s largest law firms where his focus was on representing clients, ranging from publicly traded companies to blue chip developers to investor groups and even not for profit corporations, in commercial real estate matters. 

Mr. Bibish’s professional/legal experience specifically includes acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing (office/warehouse/retail/restaurant), condominium development and sales, and litigation in matters ranging from insurance disputes for property damage to foreclosure defense.

BCRC RECENTLY NEGOTIATED 43,000 SQUARE FEET LEASE TRANSACTION

Fort Lauderdale, FL -- 22 December 2008 -- Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has recently negotiated 43,000 square foot lease transaction valued at approximately $2.2 million.  

 Berger Commercial Realty Corp.’s Judy Dolan, represented the lessor, Flamingo Park OTFS in a 43,000 square foot 3 year lease to General Services Administration. The flex space is located at 12018-12050 Miramar Parkway also known as Flamingo Park of Commerce.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP. ANNOUNCES $30.5 MILLION SALE

Fort Lauderdale – September 8, 2008 – Berger Commercial Realty Corp. announces the $30.5 million sale of a portfolio of three (3) Self Storage facilities. The self storage facilities are all located in Palm Beach County Florida. The sale included the following properties: Safe & Secure Royal Palm Beach, a 134,000 sq.ft. facility built in 2005 located at 8970 Belvedere Road, Safe & Secure Boynton Beach a 92,000 sq.ft. facility built in 2006 located at 3010 South Congress Avenue and Safe & Secure Delray Beach a 147,000 sq.ft. facility located at 2512 North Federal Highway.

The buyer was United Stor-All Centers located in Blue Bell, PA.  Reese Stigliano, SIOR, Lloyd Berger and Gordon Lunt represented the Seller, Safe & Secure Self Storage.  The deal closed July 15, 2008.

TIM HACKETT JOINS BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP. AS SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Tim Hackett has joined Berger Commercial Realty Corp., as a Senior Property Manager. Berger Commercial Realty Corp., located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a full-service commercial realty brokerage and management firm.

Tim began his commercial real estate career with Sentinel Real Estate located in Atlanta, Georgia in 1997 as a Property Manager. In 2000 Tim joined Urban Retail Properties as a Property Manager with direct oversight of five community centers.  Mr. Hackett brings to the firm eleven years in the real estate management field with multi-functional expertise in project management, tenant relations and expenditure management.  His clients include Institutions, Private Investors, Receivers, REITs and Limited Partnerships.

PAUL HERMAN JOINS BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP. AS SALES ASSOCIATE

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Paul Herman has joined Berger Commercial Realty Corp., as a sales associate. Berger Commercial Realty Corp., located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a full-service commercial realty brokerage and management firm.

Mr. Herman has a wide range of experience in industrial/land sales and leasing as well as land development and multifamily residential development. He will be representing clients in the sales and leasing of industrial properties, as well as land and office developments.  Prior to joining the company Mr. Herman was with DR Horton, Inc. as a Development Project Manager/Entitlements Analyst. Mr. Herman, a resident of Fort Lauderdale is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Master of Arts in Real Estate as well as Bachelor of Science in Building Construction.

BERGER RETAINED BY SEAGIS PROPERTY GROUP TO MANAGE 1.7 MILLION SQ. FT. PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

Fort Lauderdale, FL  -- 27 February 2008 -- Berger Commercial Realty Corp. was recently retained by Philadelphia-based Seagis Property Group to manage their Broward County property portfolio acquisitions totaling 1.7 million sq. ft. of office and warehouse space. This portfolio includes Flamingo Park of Commerce, Parkway Commerce Center, Cooper City Commerce Center and Palm Crossings.

BERGER HANDLES SALE TRANSACTIONS TOTALING $7,825,360 FOR TWO LAND PARCELS IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL.

Fort Lauderdale, FL-- 13 February 2008 -- Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has recently handled a total of $7,825,360 million sale transactions.

Berger Commercial Realty Corp.’s President, Lloyd C. Berger and Senior Vice President, St. George Guardabassi recently negotiated the $5,650,000 million sale of the land parcel located at SR-84 and SW 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.  Berger Commercial Realty Corp. handled the sale transaction from Hibiscuss LLC, the seller to First Lauderdale Investments, Inc., the buyer. 

BCRC’s Senior Vice President, St. George Guardabassi recently negotiated the sale of 2.424 acres of land located at NW corner of US-1 and I-595, Fort Lauderdale, Florida for $2,175,360 million or $20.60 PSF.  Mr. Guardabassi represented the seller, Richard LaPointe in the transaction to buyer, Robovault.

BCRC HANDLES $3.6 MILLION SALE OF 820-880 NW 5th AVENUE, FORT LAUDERDALE

Fort Lauderdale, FL-- 31 December 2007 -- Berger Commercial Realty Corp.’s President, Lloyd C. Berger recently negotiated the $3.6 million sale of 820-880 NW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

Berger represented the seller, M. Austin Forman, Trustee and Northwest 5th Avenue, Inc., in the sale to Northwest Fifth Avenue LLC, Lakeside Ranch Corporation, its member. Pat Montalbano from Montalbano Commercial Realty represented the buyer. BCRC leased and managed the property for the seller and was retained by Northwest Fifth Avenue LLC.

BERGER HANDLES $36.1 MILLION SALE

Fort Lauderdale, FL-- 5 September 2007 -- Berger Commercial Realty Corp.’s President, Lloyd C. Berger recently negotiated the $36.1 million sale of Flamingo Park of Commerce a 264,000 square foot property located at 11820-13000 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL.

Berger represented the seller, National Constructors in the sale to Seagis Property Group. BCRC leased and managed the property for the seller and was retained by Seagis. The seller retained building six of the park. National developed the property over the last six years.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP. ANNOUNCES THREE NEW ASSOCIATES

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. –Berger Commercial Realty Corp., a full-service commercial realty brokerage and management firm in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., announces the hiring of three new associates.

2006 COSTAR’S POWER BROKER AWARD

Fort Lauderdale, FL - 9 April 2006- Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has been named among Broward County’s 2006 Costar Power Brokers by Costar Group, Inc. for leasing and sales.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP. ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT WITH PLANTATION OFFICE INDUSTRIAL PARK

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has been retained as the exclusive leasing and marketing agent for Plantation Office Industrial Park, an office/warehouse property located at 1700 N.W. 65th Avenue in Plantation. Keith Graves and Patrick Conness of Berger Commercial Realty in Fort Lauderdale are the leasing agents.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY ANNOUNCES LEASING TRANSACTIONS

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Berger Commercial Realty Corp. announces the following leasing transactions 

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY ANNOUNCES LEASE RENEWALS

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Lloyd C. Berger, principal of Berger Commercial Realty Corp. represented the landlord, Newtown Commerce Center, in the renewal of the following three lease transactions in Davie, Fla.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY ANNOUNCES LEASING TRANSACTIONS

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Keith Graves, principal of Berger Commercial Realty Corp. represented the landlord, Flamingo Park of Commerce II Ltd., in the leasing of the following four transactions

GORDON LUNT JOINS BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP. AS SALES ASSOCIATE AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Gordon Lunt has joined Berger Commercial Realty Corp., a full-service commercial realty brokerage and management firm in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., as sales associate and development manager.

REESE STIGLIANO JOINS BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP. AS PRINCIPAL

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Reese Stigliano has joined Berger Commercial Realty Corp., a full-service commercial realty brokerage and management firm in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., as principal.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY ANNOUCES LEASING TRANSACTIONS

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Berger Commercial Realty Corp. announces the following leasing transactions.

BCRC RECENTLY NEGOTIATED 31,036 SF LEASE TRANSACTION

Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has recently negotiated 31,036 square foot lease transaction.

BERGER HANDLES $26.5 MILLION SALE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING

Fort Lauderdale, FL-- 11 September 2006 -- Berger Commercial Realty Corp. President, Lloyd Berger recently negotiated the $26.5 million sale of the 165,000 square foot International Building located at 2455 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP. ANNOUNCES RECENT TRANSACTIONS TOTALING 98,832 SQUARE FEET

Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has recently negotiated 98,832 square feet of lease transactions.

BERGER NAME CHANGE REFLECTS EXPANDED SERVICES

Berger Realty Corp. has announced a corporate name change to Berger Commercial Realty Corp.

BERGER HANDLES $13.5 MILLION SALE OF

Berger Commercial Realty Corp. President, Lloyd Berger recently negotiated the $13,500,000 sale of the 45,623 square foot office building located at 900 S.E. 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

DANIELLA VERAS JOINS BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP.

Daniella Veras has joined Berger Commercial Realty Corp. as Sales Associate. “Our portfolio is expanding and, as we remain committed to servicing our clients at the highest level, so is our staff. We’re proud to have Daniella join us,” said Keith Graves, Berger Vice President.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP EXPANDS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT STAFF

Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has expanded its property management division with the appointments of Susan Ajemian and Armando Ramirez.

BERGER HANDLES PRO BONO PROJECT FOR RED CROSS

Berger Commercial Realty Corp. handled a 50,000 square foot lease of a warehouse/distribution facility for the American Red Cross.

BERGER HANDLES $10 MILLION SALE OF PARKWAY COMMERCE CENTER

Berger Commercial Realty Corp., President, Lloyd Berger recently negotiated the $10 million sale of the 239,568 square foot Parkway Commerce Center in Fort Lauderdale.

BERGER REALTY CORP. NEGOTIATES $7.45 MILLION SALES TRANSACTION

Lloyd Berger, President of Berger Realty Corp., represented Dixie Southland Corp. in its sale of Harbor Place for $7,450,000.

BERGER REALTY CORP. TO MANAGE AND LEASE CYPRESS CORNERS

Berger Realty Corp. has been awarded the management and leasing contract for Cypress Corners, a 42,980 square foot professional office/medical building at 2900 West Cypress Creek Road in Fort Lauderdale.

KEITH GRAVES JOINS BERGER REALTY CORP

 

BERGER REALTY CORP. ANNOUNCES SALES TRANSACTIONS TOTALING $8.4 MILLION

Berger Realty Corp. broker Anthony Bordonaro represented Executive Associates LLC in the $8.4 million sale of the 88,800 square foot Executive Courts @ Inverrary.

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY CORP AWARDED LEASING AND MANAGEMENT OF PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY BUSINESS PARK

Berger Commercial Realty Corp. has been awarded the Sales Listing and Property Management contract for the 198,506 square foot Palmetto Expressway Business Park in Miami Gardens.