President of Farkas Subsidiary Offers Invaluable RE Advice
Jay Olshonsky, President of NAI Global, recently delivered some helpful advice to new and seasoned professionals working in the commercial real estate space at a Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute event.
As commercial real estate’s most influential professional organizations, the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute works to help professionals in the space adapt to the ever-changing industry and elevate its members to the highest level of success in the commercial real estate profession through various events and educational programs. Becoming a member of the CCIM Institute enables professionals to further develop their skills and utilize the network as a platform to connect and exchange ideas among other members.
During a recent CCIM Institute event, NAI Global President, Jay Olshonsky, offered some advice for not only new professionals in CRE, but also for seasoned veterans in working in the space. New professionals just getting into CRE were advised to seek out organizations, like CCIM, for support, training or just someone to team up with. Additionally, Olshonsky prescribed the seasoned pros to adopt new methods and activities, like embracing new technologies to aid in commercial real estate efforts.
NAI Global is currently the largest network of independent commercial real estate firms in the world. Shortly after C-III’s acquisition of NAI Global, Jay Olshonsky was appointed to President of the massive firm. Prior to serving as President of NAI Global, Olshonsky was the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of NAI Global New York City, one of the company’s member firms. Olshonsky’s 25-plus years of experience in the field provides NAI Global the knowledge and expertise needed to continue to guide the company to further success.
In 2012 NAI Global was acquired by C-III Capital Partners, one of the world’s leading real estate investment companies. Founded by Andrew Farkas in 2003, a successful real estate entrepreneur and investor, the company engages in several industry activities including fund management, loan origination, principal investment and much more. Since C-III’s acquisition of NAI Global, the parent company has been able to expand their offerings and provide enhanced services to
the commercial and institutional real estate markets.