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Fitzsimmons joins GFI as research analyst

Justin Fitzsimmons, GFI Justin Fitzsimmons, GFI

New York, NY In an effort to expand its research and analytics capabilities, GFI Realty Services, LLC recently welcomed Justin Fitzsimmons as a research and market analyst. In this role, Fitzsimmons will have the opportunity to develop and grow a robust research and analytics platform for the company, providing market-specific insight and value to the firm’s client base.

 “In order to efficiently build a research platform that is effective and truly innovative, I will not only integrate aspects of my previous positions, but will also take advantage of the new resources and technologies that are emerging every day,” Fitzsimmons said. “We will work to create a continuously evolving platform that will provide clients with essential market knowledge that cannot be acquired elsewhere, ultimately boosting the growth and success of GFI Realty Services.”

 Prior to joining GFI, Fitzsimmons served as a research and market analyst of investment sales at MNS Real Estate. Fitzsimmons received his bachelor’s of science in finance from Brooklyn College and is a member of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and REBNY.

“We were immediately impressed with Justin’s previous work experience, and we believe that he is the ideal candidate to grow GFI Realty’s research practice,” said Michael Weiser, president of GFI Realty Services, LLC. “We’re confident that this platform will allow us to deliver even more value to our clients, and will further the GFI Realty brand.”

 GFI Realty Services, LLC imparts strategic and comprehensive solutions to maximize the value of real estate assets. Offering a wide array of brokerage services including investment sales, commercial real estate financing and retail leasing, GFI Realty Services, LLC utilizes its affiliate companies’ fully-integrated platform to provide owners, buyers, landlords and tenants nationwide with the market knowledge and due diligence required to consummate multifaceted transactions.

The company’s extensive knowledge of the commercial real estate industry, advanced analytical capabilities and incomparable client services position its executives as masters at executing off market and complex deals that require the most innovative solutions.

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