Brandon Polakoff sees himself as an advisor and a consultant for his clients, and takes pride in the softer approach he exhibits in an industry characterized by aggression.
NEW YORK, NY, September 10, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Brandon Polakoff has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Renowned as an up-and-coming figure in the field of real estate and investment sales, Mr. Polakoff presently serves as the director of investment sales on behalf of Avison Young, a privately-held real estate firm whose unique business model, which enables the company's principals to deal directly with clients, has led to tremendous growth, with over 120 offices in 20 countries throughout the world. Prior to his affiliation with the aforementioned organization, he had found success in investment sales at Cushman & Wakefield between 2013 and 2018. Mr. Polakoff began his career with internships at Silverstein Properties in 2010 and 2011, as well as Beacon Capital Partners in 2012.
While embarking on the initial stages of his professional journey, Mr. Polakoff attended Trinity College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2012. Throughout his studies, he played on the men's varsity lacrosse team, and was selected for the 2012 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) All-Academic team and 2012 New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) All-Sportsmanship team. He also became a member of the honorable society of Alpha Delta Phi during this time, and the Trinity College Investment Club. Likewise, Mr. Polakoff completed in the Business Bridge Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College in 2010.
In civic affairs, Mr. Polakoff avidly contributes his time and resources as a volunteer at CityLax, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to expanding the popularity of lacrosse in urban areas. Moreover, he serves as an academic tutor for Harlem Lacrosse, which aims to provide support, leadership, and motivation to at-risk students in disadvantaged areas. For these selfless achievements, as well as his exemplary performance as an investment sales agent, he has been recognized with numerous accolades. In addition to being presented with a Next Generation Award from Connect Media in 2018, Mr. Polakoff was also celebrated among Commercial Observer's 30 Under 30, as One to Watch by the New York Real Estate Journal, and as a Rising Star by Real Estate Weekly.
Accrediting his success to his honesty and kindhearted personality, Mr. Polakoff sees himself as an advisor and a consultant for his clients, and takes pride in the softer approach he exhibits in an industry characterized by aggression. Moreover, he is motivated by his commitment to working around the clock and doing the right thing, rather than whatever is most expedient. Looking toward the future, Mr. Polakoff aspires to be acknowledged as one of the top ten salespeople in New York City for commercial real estate investment sales.
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