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Newmark Hires Top Multifamily Advisors, Western U.S., Bolstering Investment Sales

1. Newmark hires seven top multifamily advisors to enhance market presence. 2. These advisors collectively closed over $100 billion in transactions. 3. Newmark ranks third in multifamily sales volume in 2024. 4. Hiring is viewed as an endorsement of Newmark's growth and talent. 5. Company focuses on expanding its expertise and client services.

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Why Bullish?

Hiring prominent advisors suggests increased transaction capabilities and future revenue growth. Historical increases in company value often follow significant talent acquisitions in real estate sectors.

How important is it?

The addition of accomplished advisors enhances Newmark's competitive edge and could significantly impact future financial performance, influencing investor sentiment positively.

Why Long Term?

The expansion of expertise and market position could drive sustained revenue growth and investor confidence over time, similar to previous instances in the real estate sector.

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Landmark Addition of Advisors with $100B in Closed Transactions Furthers Company Trajectory Toward Top Multifamily Capital Markets Provider in the Country NEW YORK, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the hiring of market-leading multifamily advisors Joseph Smolen, Geoff Boler, Will Purcell, Jonathan Merhaut, Lee Redmond, Eve Loecher and Eugene Chong to join its Capital Markets practice. Smolen and Boler, joining as Executive Vice Chairmen, are known nationally as leading multifamily advisors attached to some of the most significant sales in the country. The two join the Company to take on leadership roles within Newmark's multifamily business and serve on its Multifamily Advisory Council. Purcell and Merhaut join as Vice Chairmen, Lee Redmond joins as a Vice Chairman focused on multifamily financing and Eve Loecher and Eugene Chong join as Senior Managing Directors. Smolen, Boler, Purcell and Merhaut bring a track record of dominance in both the Western U.S. and on national portfolio sales, with more than $100 billion in closed transactions between them. Over the last seven years, they have been responsible for more than 90% of multifamily sales in the Western U.S. with a transaction size of at least $300 million, including market-moving sales such as the $925 million sale of Westlake Village Apartments in the Bay Area, Kiara in Seattle, Kapilina Apartments on Oahu, and the Park 12 in San Diego. They have also helped lead many of the most important portfolio sales and recapitalizations across the country. "Newmark has consistently invested in building the nation's leading Multifamily Capital Markets provider, and these additions further strengthen our position," said Barry Gosin, Chief Executive Officer. "Multifamily is one of the most dynamic property types, and by continually expanding our expertise and global reach, we enhance our ability to deliver exceptional advisory and results for our clients." The seven veterans join from Eastdil Secured. Smolen, Purcell and Loecher will be based in Newmark's San Francisco office, while Boler, Merhaut, Redmond and Chong will be based in Orange County. "These individuals bring an incredible level of professionalism, esteem and accomplishment to our company," said Chad Lavender, President of Capital Markets for North America. "Advisors of this level deciding to join Newmark is an endorsement of the momentum and talent we've built." Newmark's strategic investments in Capital Markets and Multifamily propelled the firm to a third-place ranking in Multifamily sales volume in 2024[1], with further growth planned. The firm has recruited leading multifamily debt originators over the past several months, added investment sales advisor Dean Zander in Century City and has made strategic hires including the nation's leading affordable housing advisory team. "Newmark's momentum in the marketplace presents a unique opportunity to expand our impact," said Smolen. "The company's values of client-first, tailored service, innovation and integrity provide the perfect foundation for us to continue to grow and thrive." About NewmarkNewmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Newmark generated revenues of over $2.7 billion. As of December 31, 2024, Newmark and our business partners together operated from approximately 170 offices with more than 8,000 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark. Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about NewmarkStatements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K. 1 Real Estate Alert SOURCE Newmark Group, Inc.

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