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Hastings Cohn Real Estate joins Hunt Commercial as the Hastings Group

Buffalo, NY According to HUNT Commercial Real Estate, Hastings Cohn Real Estate has joined the firm as the Hastings Group. The Hastings Group will operate out of the HUNT Commercial headquarters in the Brisbane Building at 403 Main St. The addition of the Hastings Group will expand HUNT Commercial’s expertise in seller, landlord, buyer and tenant representation.

Founded in 1996 by Alan Hastings and Paul Cohn, Hastings Cohn Real Estate is a leader in the Western New York commercial real estate market, specializing in the sale and leasing of retail, office, warehouse, restaurant, land and investment properties.  throughout upstate New York. Hastings Cohn is ranked the 13th largest Commercial Real Estate Firm by Buffalo Business First. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Alan and his experienced real estate team to HUNT Commercial,” said Robert McDonnell, COO for HUNT Commercial. “With the Hastings Group joining us, along with the recent addition of Gunner Tronolone, we are committed not only to our future growth model, but to adding respected sales professionals that fit our culture at HUNT.”

“I recognized this as a fantastic opportunity to align our firm with one of the most trusted and recognized real estate brokerage names in Western New York,” said Hastings. “With the ability to expand our reach into Rochester, Central and Northern NY through their affiliated offices, the Hastings Group is looking forward to successfully working with the commercial real estate dealmakers at HUNT Commercial.”

 

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