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Azeem Hassan is based in Charlotte, NC and specializes in multi-tenant and net leased retail assets throughout the Southeast, with a specialty in the Carolinas. Azeem has extensive knowledge of in both retail assets and the hospitality industry. Azeem worked in his family-owned, hospitality business for many years where he gained extensive experience with problem-solving and customer service, which helps to shape Azeem’s role as an advisor for his clients. Prior to joining Marcus & Millichap, Azeem worked as a residential real estate agent for more than 3 years and closed more than 100 transactions in excess of $30 Million. Azeem Hassan is a licensed Real Estate Broker in North Carolina and is a member of Marcus & Millichap’s National Retail Group.

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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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Alex Buckman is based in Charleston, South Carolina and specializes in multi-tenant and net-leased investments throughout the Southeast. Alex excels in the analysis and disposition of stabilized and value-add properties.

Prior to joining Marcus and Millichap, Alex spent 13 years with Morgan Stanley Private Wealth working with some of the country’s most prestigious private clients and families. Alex also spent two years creating and leading the Private Client Relationship Management team at Coinbase Institutional.  

Originally from the United Kingdom, Alex obtained his B.A. from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne in Marketing and his MSc in Investment Analysis from the University of Stirling.  

Alex is a licensed Real Estate Broker in South Carolina. 

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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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John Berger is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and specializes in flex/industrial assets. John excels at analysis and disposition of stabilized and value-add properties, with an emphasis on exclusive representation. John leverages his team throughout the Carolinas and Marcus & Millichap’s national network, to offer his clients access to the largest pool of qualified investors and properties locally, regionally, and nationally; helping develop strategies to create and preserve wealth.

John is a licensed Real Estate Broker in North Carolina, an active member of the National Association for Industrial & Office Properties Charlotte chapter, and a member of Marcus & Millichap’s National Office & Industrial Property Group.

John obtained his B.S. from The University of Texas at Dallas majoring in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Sales.

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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 First Vice President 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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Jason has more than 10 years of experience in retail investment property sales, and he has facilitated transactions with national and regional retail developers, private investors and institutional investment funds.  He joined Marcus & Millichap’s Charleston, SC office in 2017 after operating his own commercial brokerage firm for more than 5 years. Jason received a degree in Finance from Wofford College.  Jason graduated from Summerville High School and received and degree in Finance from Wofford College. Jason also obtained a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and he is a licensed attorney in the state of South Carolina. Prior to entering commercial real estate, Jason spent three years working in the Investment Banking division of Wachovia Capital Markets in Charlotte, NC. With his financial and legal background in addition to his commercial real estate experience, Jason is able to provide his clients with comprehensive real estate advisory services regarding the acquisition and disposition of their retail real estate assets.

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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.