Pete Berman | Commercial Real Estate Agent
Peter Berman, the force behind several successful companies in diverse industries, personifies an entrepreneurial spirit. Having grown up in and around the construction industry, he started his career as a third-generation builder/developer and project manager. He applied the skills learned from his family's construction company as a founding partner of an investment firm with a diverse portfolio. This foundational expertise gives Pete’s clients a tremendous advantage when evaluating a diverse range of commercial properties.
By investing his time, money, and expertise in new business ventures, Peter has developed top-line business growth while driving bottom-line value as a hands-on investor and operator. In 2016, he was a founding member of the Hudson Valley Startup Fund, committing in excess of $1 million to be invested in local businesses at their earliest stages. His diversified personal investments include The Equilibrium Brewery, an award-winning startup recognized by NY State Economic Development; leading the expansion of Phenix Salon Suites as the first franchisee in the Northeast; and pioneering the Aqua-Tots Swim School franchise in New Jersey, with his first location becoming one of the top three in the country. Pete’s wide range of business experience benefits his clients as he focuses on generalized commercial assets in the Hudson Valley from NYC to Albany. While each property classification is unique the generalist is able to translate the best practices and knowledge across all commercial property classes.
Pete continues to work in the real estate industry as a trusted Commercial Real Estate Broker, putting together deals and representing clients with his extensive experience and business acumen. A lifelong learner, Peter holds an MBA from Mount St. Mary and has a long history of educating others as a published author and a frequent lecturer for Violand Management, the NAHB University of Housing, and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Education and experience empower Pete to be a trustworthy advocate for his clients and a negotiator that can get the deal done!