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CeCe Weiler is based in Charleston, South Carolina, and specializes in retail investment sales across the Southeast, with a focus on multi-tenant retail and net-leased assets. She works closely with private investors and property owners to provide thoughtful, market-driven guidance while building long-term, trusted relationships. By leveraging Marcus & Millichap’s national platform, she creates competitive market exposure to help clients achieve optimal outcomes. CeCe graduated summa cum laude from the College of Charleston Honors College with a degree in Finance and holds an active South Carolina real estate license. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and actively involved in CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women). Outside of real estate, she enjoys tennis, pickleball, spending time outdoors, and traveling.

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Kyle Carpentier specializes in retail property investments with a focus on multi-tenant and net lease properties in the Southeast US. He works closely with private investors to help them navigate the retail landscape by providing honest guidance, market-driven insight, and long-term strategic support.

Kyle takes a relationship-first approach to brokerage, prioritizing trust, transparency, and client education. He is licensed in North Carolina and previously supported retail-focused brokerage teams outside of Marcus & Millichap. Kyle holds a degree in Commercial Real Estate Finance from the College of Charleston. Outside of real estate, Kyle enjoys weight training and staying active.

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William Blair is an associate in Marcus & Millichap’s Charleston office, specializing in the sale of flex and industrial assets across the Southeast US, with a specialty in Coastal South Carolina and Georgia. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, William brings a strong understanding of the Southeast market, along with a passion for pro-active client outreach and building lasting relationships.

With a focus on flex and industrial real estate, William takes pride in helping investors navigate the transactions efficiently. Known for his clear communication, creative problem-solving, and attention to detail, he works closely with clients to build strategies that align with their long-term investment goals.

William’s knowledge of local and regional markets, coupled with his ability to anticipate trends, allows him to identify opportunities that Sellers and Buyers may overlook. His proactive, client-first approach ensures that every transaction is handled with diligence and precision, delivering value-driven solutions from start to finish.

William is a graduate of The University of South Carolina and is a licensed real estate broker in South Carolina and Georgia.

Outside the office, William enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing golf, and being out on the water.

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Tyler Brown is an associate in Marcus & Millichap’s Charlotte Uptown office, specializing in office and industrial investment sales across Columbia and Upstate South Carolina. With a focus on delivering exceptional client service, Tyler leverages his expertise in communication, creative thinking, and attention to detail to help clients navigate the complexities of the commercial real estate market and achieve their investment goals. Tyler’s deep understanding of local and regional markets allows him to identify strategic opportunities tailored to his clients’ needs. His proactive approach and dedication to excellence ensure clients receive insightful guidance and value-driven solutions throughout every transaction. Originally from Anderson, South Carolina, Tyler is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and playing golf.

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Patrick Barratt is based in Raleigh, NC and advises landlords in the acquisition and disposition of multi-tenant retail and net-leased investments in the Southeast, with a specialty in Raleigh/Durham and Eastern North Carolina. Patrick leverages 15 years of business experience, his knowledge of the local market, and relationships with owners, developers and brokers to give his clients a competitive advantage.

Patrick navigates complex issues by identifying creative solutions, and he is highly efficient at helping his clients execute their business plans. Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, Patrick held executive level positions in product management and led software development teams with a focus on innovation, growth planning and strategic partnerships.

Patrick is a graduate of Georgia State University in Atlanta with an emphasis in Marketing and Business. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, and he is a licensed Real Estate Broker in North Carolina. Patrick also serves on the board of the North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation and is passionate about conservation and sustainability.

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Holly Smith is based in Raleigh, NC and specializes in the analysis and disposition of flex and industrial assets with an emphasis on exclusive seller representation. Holly is passionate about the local industrial real estate market and enjoys working with her team to deliver the best possible advisory services to her clients.

Before joining Marcus & Millichap, Holly was affiliated with a boutique commercial real estate firm in Raleigh. Prior to commercial real estate, Holly spent nearly 20 years in the health and life sciences space driving improved operations and sales performance through leveraging technology, leading marketing & sales efforts, developing new business strategies, and leading data & analytics teams. Holly is a highly organized and experienced technical advisor who enjoys building long-standing trusted business partnerships. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park, and an MBA with a concentration in Marketing & Finance from Ohio State University’s Max M. Fisher College of Business.

Holly is a licensed Real Estate Broker in North Carolina and is an active member of the National Association for Industrial & Office Properties Raleigh Durham (NAIOP), the Urban Land Institute (Triangle), and is part of Marcus & Millichap’s National Office & Industrial Properties Group. She’s also active in the community and volunteers regularly at the Inter-faith Food Council in Chapel Hill along with the Durham based non-profit, Vets to Vets United, rescuing dogs and serving veterans.

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Andrew Valdez-Johnston is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia and specializes in retail and medical assets. With a focus on advising landlords of multi-tenant and net-leased investments, Andrew excels in acquisition, disposition, and analysis of stabilized and value-add properties with an emphasis on seller representation. Leveraging his team throughout the Carolinas/Southern Virginia region and Marcus & Millichap’s network of 80 offices and nearly 2,000 agents, Andrew offer’s clients best-in-class execution in sales transactions.

With 10 years of active-duty service in the United States Navy and continuing service in the Selective Reserves, Andrew’s military experience enables him to coordinate and manage diverse personalities through establishing clear expectations and fostering teamwork.

Client satisfaction is paramount, and Andrew prioritizes exceptional service by building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and open communication. His attention to detail and efficiency, honed from his military experience, allows him to navigate complex transactions smoothly and efficiently through every step of a landlord’s exit and reinvestment strategies.

Andrew is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Virginia and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

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Harrison Jones is based in Richmond, Virginia and specializes in multi-tenant retail and net leased assets.  His business and sales experience enables him to provide comprehensive real estate advisory services that include financial analysis, strategic planning, and facilitating 1031 exchanges.  Harrison leverages his team in the Southeast, combined with Marcus & Millichap’s international network, to offer his clients access to the largest pool of qualified investors across the globe.

Prior to joining Marcus and Millichap, Harrison served with the US Air Force in the Pararescue / emergency medicine program and has also served as an active EMT-B with local Richmond rescue squads.  He received an executive MBA from Quantic school of Business in Washington DC and has experience implementing technology and transportation solutions for disabled riders with national transit agencies.

Harrison is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Virginia and an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.  He obtained both his B.A. and Master’s degree from The University of Virginia.

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Ashley Estrada, based in the Raleigh, NC office, joined the AM Group of Marcus & Millichap in 2016 as the team’s Marketing and Transaction Coordinator. In this role Ashley spearheads the design and distribution of all customized marketing and sales collateral for the team. Ashley also assist with escrow management and closing processes and executes daily administrative tasks to ensure a steady and efficient work flow.

Ashley began her career in commercial real estate with Marcus & Millichap in 2014 as the Brokerage Administrator for the six offices in the Carolinas and Southern Virginia. During her time with Marcus & Millichap, Ashley has worked with 30+ agents on a daily basis, processed new listings, under contract, and closings, and created various marketing materials for all property types. She is also a Certified Agent Support Trainer with in depth knowledge of CoStar, LexisNexis, LandVision, and more.

Ashley graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2014. She majored in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a minor in Business from the AACSB accredited Bryan School of Business and Economics.

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Harrison Creason serves as Senior Director with Marcus & Millichap based in the firm’s Charleston office.  As a retail specialist, he advises landlords of multi-tenant and net-leased investments with a focus in South Carolina. Harrison joined Marcus & Millichap in 2015 and has facilitated transactions throughout the Southeast US.

Harrison is a native of Columbia, South Carolina and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. His ability to combine local market knowledge with proficient underwriting and deal-making expertise allows him to advise clients on the best ways to maximize value in a sale or refinance.

Harrison is a licensed Real Estate Broker in South Carolina, a member of the firm’s National Retail Group and Net Leased Properties Group, and he is also as an active member in the International Council of Shopping Centers.

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Andrew Margulies advises corporate, institutional, and private clients on the acquisition and disposition of shopping centers and net-leased properties with a specialty in the Southeast US. Andrew’s team focuses in the Carolinas and Southern Virginia with specializations in retail, medical, and mixed-use assets. During his career, Andrew and his team have executed commercial property sales in excess of 8.5 Million square feet across 19 states, valued at more than $1 Billion dollars.

Andrew excels at understanding and aligning with Landlords’ disposition goals and develops pricing evaluations and marketing strategies to help them achieve maximum values. In addition, Andrew creatively solves complex issues during contract negotiations and escrow management to ensure that transactions close in a timely manner.

Andrew joined Marcus & Millichap’s Downtown Chicago office in 2006 and within three years was named a Top Ten Agent for Multi-Tenant Retail within the firm.   Andrew is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina and was instrumental in the opening of Marcus & Millichap’s Raleigh office in 2008. In 2012 Andrew was promoted to Senior Associate. In 2014 he was promoted to Associate Vice President of Investments. In 2015 Andrew was promoted to Vice President of Investments. In 2017 he was promoted to First Vice President of Investments. In 2020 he was promoted to Senior Vice President. In 2024 Andrew was promoted to Senior Managing Director.

Andrew is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington with an emphasis in Communications and Business. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and he is a licensed Real Estate Broker in North Carolina and Illinois.