Real Estate Journal — September 30 - October 13, 2016 — 1A
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ZIMMEL ASSOCIATES CORPORATE REAL ESTATE SERVICES 1090 King Georges Post Road, Suite 808, Edison, NJ 08837 (732) 661-9200 • Fax: (732) 661-9617 • www.zimmel.com
Zimmel Associates Marks 30 Years of Real Estate Excellence
New Generation Zimmel Associates’ standing in the commercial real estate industry and tradition of father and son teamwork are stronger than ever. Three of David Zimmel’s sons work at the firm. The third generation at Zimmel Associates are: Jordan Zimmel, vice president, and Jaime Zimmel, vice president, who have been with the firm for 10 and seven years respectively; and Jason B. Zimmel, sales associate, a recent college graduate who joined the firm just as it reached its 30 year anniversary. They, and Joel Natter, executive vice president at Zimmel Associates and a 20-year veteran with the firm, are a dynamic team committed to their clients. “Not too many people can say that they had the opportunity to work with both their father and grandfather. I am so grateful for the opportunities and real-life education they provided.” ~ Jordan Zimmel Jordan Zimmel says, “Not too many people can say that they had the opportunity to work with both their father and grand- father. I considered working for another firm first to get experi- ence outside of the family business, but with the reputation and success that my father and grandfather achieved, I wanted to learn the industry first hand from them. “I am so grateful for the opportunities and real-life education they provided,” he adds. “I’m comfortable saying that my brothers would echo those sentiments. As a group, we strive to achieve, not rest on past successes.” Zimmel’s eldest son Jared Zimmel chose a real estate career as well. A graduate of George Washington University who studied finance, he serves as a Vice President at Natixis Global Asset Management in New York, NY, where he specializes in securi- tized lending for commercial real estate projects. “As much as I want to direct my sons, I think it is important
The Zimmel team has deep regard for the years when three generations served at the firm. Left to right are David Zimmel, Jaime Zimmel and Bernard Zimmel.
for them to have the freedom to make their own decisions,” says David Zimmel. “I am following my father’s example with me, so they can succeed in their own right. “We are lucky to have Joel Natter on-board for twenty years, says Zimmel. “He joined our firm as a seasoned professional and is extremely knowledgeable about the industry and our market, excellent at generating new business, and adds balance to our firm dynamic.”
Keys to Success Zimmel explains that over the years, the firm has built a solid roster of long-term re- lationships with tenants, owners, developers and investors, and industry professionals such as attorneys, bankers, builders, and more. “Long term relationships are vital to our
‘not’ give someone a reason to replace us.” They say if you want to be successful find something to do that you are passionate about. When Zimmel talks about what he does for a living, it is easy to understand why Zimmel Associates is a force in the New Jersey commercial real estate industry
“Know the marketplace like the back of your hand and be the best educated broker around.” ~ David Zimmel
success,” he says. “We have clients that we’ve represented for more than 30 years and have maintained those relationships even with generational changes or changes in ownership.” Zimmel says the key to maintaining those relationships is by always doing the right thing, being accountable and available at the drop of a hat, and producing very sharp results. “Know the marketplace like the back of your hand and be the best educated broker around,” says Zimmel. “Thorough marketplace ex- pertise and attentive service is what sets us apart. We work hard to
and why his sons have chosen careers in real estate as well. “When I wake up in the morning, I can’t wait to go to work because I love what I do,” says Zimmel. “I love the excitement of working with a new prospect. It is like putting a new puzzle together. I enjoy the negotiation aspect of it. I love taking deals from the beginning to a successful conclusion.” With that kind of enthusiasm and a young team ready to move forward, the next 30 years at Zimmel Associates should prove exciting indeed.
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