Phoenix, Arizona  – SVN Desert Commercial Advisors is a full service commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in so many areas of commercial real estate. With over twenty licensed advisors working with the brokerage firm in central Phoenix, the year-end totals broke the 2016 records by recording another $33M in total lease and sale transactions totaling $128M for the year.

Managing Director, Perry Laufenberg stated, “Our average earnings per broker increased 72% year over year.” In 2017, the SVN franchise focused on improving the individual success plans for each of the brokers. One of the most memorable moments for Laufenberg was presenting the trophy for ‘Prospector of the Year’ to Vicente Cantua at the SVN holiday party. Laufenberg said, “I know how much effort went into that award so it was very rewarding to see him accept it.”  Desert Commercial Advisors has one of the best marketing and media presences in the valley.  Director of Marketing, Melissa Swader has twenty years of experience in marketing, design, and PR and continues to elevate the SVN franchise brand in extraordinary ways.  Recently, Swader was nationally recognized by The Broker List for her blog material regarding commercial real estate news and advisor announcements for their ‘done deals’ at the firm. “It is really important to me to share CRE news with others in the industry,” said Swader. “Collaboration comes in all forms and I enjoy all the relationships I have with our online/print magazine editors and publishers and our SVN national network. They are invaluable.”

Danny Lee, vice president investment advisor was also named Top Producer of the Year in 2017.  His continued success in the multifamily division is a constant reminder that the market is steady in Phoenix.  Director of Retail Leasing & Sales Investments, Rommie Mojahed also contributed largely to the production numbers this past year closing approximately $55M in total deal volume in combined lease and sale transactions.  Senior advisor, Justin Horwitz who mainly specializes in the office property type also closed over $30M in deals.

SVN | Desert Commercial Advisors is a locally owned and operation company that treats everyone in the office like an extension of family instead of a number in the yearly report to a group of investors at Wall Street. Laufenberg said, “We have a global brand and network with over a billion dollars in transaction volume last year, and all of the training, tools, and resources that accompany that to help provide best in class service to our clients.”

This year will be another big year for Desert Commercial Advisors.  SVN will continue to focus on the growth of the company. The local franchise has always embraced technology, inclusion, and diversity. Laufenberg said, “The values and core covenants that the company was founded on continue to be an important part of why we are with SVN.” That coupled with recruiting efforts and advanced sales training to serve their clients in every capacity will be instrumental in the growth of Desert Commercial Advisors.

Phoenix, Arizona – At SVN Desert Commercial Advisors, team building is a significant part of the company’s overall business model. Over the years, SVN has donated or sponsored many charitable events in an effort to give back to those who need assistance.

The brokerage has come together for many events including AWEE’s Cocktails & Clothes, AZCrew – Charity Golf Fundraiser benefiting Veterans First and Mary Ellen’s Place and every year, SVN has participated in the Brokers for Kids Olympiad Event benefiting Boys Hope, Girls Hope that helps provide value-centered family-like homes, better opportunities and education through college.

“To kick off our fundraising efforts in 2017, we have been collecting medical aid items for small villages in the Philippines,” said Melissa Swader, the Director of Marketing & Administration.  The Global Health Educational Program has facilitated various nursing programs across the world in an effort to provide medical aid to adults and children. Next year, nursing students from The Chamberlain College of Nursing will be participating in several trips over the next several months to the Philippines, Haiti (two trips), Kenya (two trips) and Brazil to provide medical relief to villages all across the world.

Amanda Fadgen is one of fifteen nursing students that will be traveling to the Philippines in January of 2017. All the students are from Chamberlain campuses across the nation, such as Phoenix, Miami, Tennessee, Chicago, Jacksonville and Cleveland. “Helping other countries was one of the things I enjoyed most about being in the Army and there was a void in my life upon discharge, but with nursing I have found I can once again fill that void by accompanying on international medical missionary trips such as this one.” Fadgen was selected out of hundreds of students that applied to the international 3-week program and only one of four nursing students from Phoenix. While this may be a great opportunity, this program will not be easy. The nursing students will be undergoing some physical challenges while they are abroad.  They must rise early, work long hours, and they are physically required to carry their medical supply luggage from village to village. Some of these villages are miles apart so at times, they will also be required to take long walks and/or long bus rides to get to their destination.  “For me, this trip allows me to provide medical, emotional, and therapeutic needs to those that are not as fortunate as the United States is.” Said Fadgen.  “Thank you beyond words to SVN because these medical supplies will go a very long way.”

Swader stated, “SVN will be really involved with our fundraising efforts in 2017 for different charities.” Next up will be the forthcoming Brokers for Kids Olympiad event where the real estate industry comes together to compete in outside sport challenges for the championship title. The Brokers Cup will be awarded to the brokerage team that raises the most money through raffle ticket sales and sponsorships. The annual event will be taking place early months of 2017. Soon after that SVN will be hosting their own fundraising event for the next charity in downtown Phoenix so stayed tuned.

Phoenix, Arizona– SVN Desert Commercial Advisors is a full service commercial real estate firm that provides comprehensive expertise in brokerage, leasing, landlord/tenant representation, analysis/valuation and market research. Melissa Swader has been with Desert Commercial Advisors for over a year and a half and has been responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that has enhanced the organizations image and position within the CRE industry; both for its company brand and for their CRE brokers.

She has implemented and streamlined the marketing process in an effort to create a seamless marketing platform for the brokers at SVN. In doing so, Swader has also works collaboratively with the brokers at SVN in developing individual or team marketing material for specialized projects and collateral for their sale and/or lease listings. 

In addition, Melissa has spent time in developing and implementing new office policies and procedures throughout the office, creating an effortless process to list new property deals, track the progress, create specialized market reports, and write and release any press statements to the media regarding any closed lease/sale transactions.  National Platform, Local Expertise, and all the support you need to be successful.

SVN Desert Commercial also participates in outside charitable events, such as Brokers for Kids, where Swader served as captain to lead the SVN brokerage team to help raised money for Girls Hope, Boys Hope, the primary beneficiary.  The Phoenix brokerage was voted and ranked #2 as the 2016 Top Brokerage Firm (under 25 brokers) in the State of Arizona by the Ranking Arizona magazine. SVN also received a #2 ranking in the Best Workplace Culture, along with ranking in the top 5 in other brokerage categories such as Retail, Office and Land.

With a long list of marketing accolades under the marketing and administrative direction of Melissa Swader and leadership of Managing Director, Perry Laufenberg, SVN Desert Commercial is where any new and seasoned broker would want to be.