Friday, October 28, 2016

Centum Real Estate Group Completes Lease of Landmark Theatre in New York’s Lower East Side

Centum Real Estate Group, a full-service real estate brokerage firm in New York and New Jersey that specializes in commercial and residential properties, announced today that it has completed the lease of 21A Clinton Street: a 3500-square foot premium property on New York City’s Lower East Side.
For more than six decades the landmark building was home to the world-renowned “Living Theatre,” which produced a string of successful off-Broadway hits starting in the 1950s, and during its final days in 2013 was featured by the NY Daily News. Most recently, the building was tenanted by the “Celebration of Whimsy Theatre.”
“Our experience with commercial properties on the Lower East Side, along with our strategic and targeted marketing plan, helped us expeditiously close on this lease in less than 60 days with favorable terms for our client,” commented Otis Duffy, Centum Real Estate Group’s Executive Vice President and Broker of Record. “We are delighted about how our client plans to use this exceptional and highly-coveted space, and have no doubt that while 21A Clinton Street has a storied and historic past, its best and most exciting days are ahead – not behind.”
As noted, Centum Real Estate Group has significant experience in the Lower East Side real estate market. In May of last year, Mr. Duffy was the sole broker in the $8.32 million sale and leaseback of “Libations”, a three-story 9,777 square foot retail/restaurant building located at 137 Ludlow. As part of the sale, Mr. Duffy negotiated the inclusion of three existing liquor licenses, which was a major win for his client and allowed them to continue operating seamlessly without delays or added costs.
Added Mr. Duffy: “137 Ludlow was a complex transaction given the prominence of the clients, the premium location, and the importance of making the existing liquor licenses part of the deal. We used our expertise to put together a comprehensive plan, and carried it out with precision. The seller and buyer were both satisfied and represented that Centum Real Estate Group was the Exclusive Brokerage Firm. We achieved an outcome that most other firms wouldn’t even attempt because they lack the necessary experience and knowledge to broker an off market property and beating out Massey Knakle Brokerage Firm.”
For additional information on Centum Real Estate Group, visit http://www.centumreg.com or email info(at)centumreg(dot)com.
About Centum Real Estate Group
Centum Real Estate Group LLC is a full service firm that handles commercial and residential properties, financing and structuring Deferred Sales Trusts. With licenses in New York and New Jersey, Centum offers comprehensive professional in-house underwriting of assets to ensure that transactions happen in an efficient and profitable manner. Centum offers a full range of specialties with brokers who specialize in Self Storage, Retail, Senior Living, Hospitality, Multi-Family, etc. in New York and Northern New Jersey. Michael Mueller is the Broker of Record in the New York office while Otis Duffy is the Broker of Record for the Hoboken, NJ office while also maintaining a Broker’s license in New York.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Centum Real Estate Group Introduces New Recruiting Platform with 100% Commission Model


Centum Real Estate Group, a full-service real estate brokerage firm in New York and New Jersey that specializes in commercial and residential properties, has announced a new recruiting platform that revolves around the idea of a 100% commission model for real estate agents. The real estate firm follows this commission model based on the productivity of the agent, which allows for the group to attract and retain top agents in the competitive real estate market they are in.
Compared to the traditional 50/50 split, Otis Duffy & partner Michael Mueller, Centum Real Estate Group’s Brokers of Record, follow this model for the flexibility and autonomy that it brings to a work environment. It allows for the agent to be more competitive and manage their workday based on self-determination and self-governance to be successful. “Centum Real Estate Group believes that the 50/50 model is antiquated, and wants to give agents the autonomy to be successful for themselves,” Mr. Duffy said.
The 100% commission model that is offered by Centum Real Estate Group allows for agents to essentially manage their own business within an already thriving business. This allows for agents to be responsible for their own success, while receiving a full return for the effort that is put in. Julia Pokalo, a real estate agent for Centum Real Estate Group, came to the company when it first began after seeing what they planned to offer to their agents. After being one of the first agents with the company, she realized how greatly a 100% commission model would benefit her. “I previously worked for a well-known real estate brokerage where I gave up a large percent of my hard earned commission each month,” Pokalo said.
Paul Chang began working for Centum Real Estate Group shortly after Pokalo after hearing how successful her efforts were with the company. Chang enjoys working for a company that offers 100% commission because of what it truly offers to the agent. “It is a smart way to attract new agents, to push their limits and to motivate them to constantly learn in this fascinating industry,” Chang said.
Centum Real Estate Group has recently hired a recruiter and is actively recruiting real estate agents who may be interested in this commission model. To learn more, visit http://www.centumreg.com or call 646687934.
About Centum Real Estate Group
Centum Real Estate Group LLC is a full service firm that handles commercial and residential properties, financing and structuring Deferred Sales Trusts. With licenses in New York and New Jersey, Centum offers comprehensive professional in-house underwriting of assets to ensure that transactions happen in an efficient and profitable manner. Centum offers a full range of specialties with brokers who specialize in Self Storage, Retail, Senior Living, Hospitality, Multi-Family, etc. in New York and Northern New Jersey. Michael Mueller is the Broker of Record in the New York office while Otis Duffy is the Broker of Record for the Hoboken, NJ office while also maintaining a Broker’s license in New York.

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