About Metro Commercial Realty, Inc.

Joe Azar, III CCIM
Partner
8232 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Suite C
Albuquerque, NM 87113
505.858.1444
505.858.1448 fax
505.980.1950 mobile
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Career Summary
Joe Azar has been active in the business of commercial real estate since his graduation from Arizona State University in 1978. Joe has completed over 500 transactions with sales totaling more than $250 million. His 2003 transactions alone total in excess of $34 million. He creates value for sellers with his in-depth Albuquerque, Santa Fe market knowledge and his access to a pool of qualified investors and tax-deferred buyers.

Joe consistently obtains top market value for his clients' properties. With a marketing system that creates the broadest possible exposure for each property, he advises owners on precision market pricing and property positioning. Joe's clients have included Countrywide Mortgage, Albuquerque Tortilla Company, Delta Plan of New Mexico, DalTile and several large apartment community owners.

Particularly well-versed in the area of Section 1031 of the Internal revenue Code tax-deferred exchanges, Joe advises clients in all aspects of commercial real estate property sales, investment and leasing. As an owner and developer of investment and industrial properties, Joe understands the importance of maximizing earnings potential and creating long term investment strategies.

Education & Awards
Licensed New Mexico Real Estate Broker—1976
Bachelor of Science—Real Estate, Arizona State University 1978
Exchanger of the Year, Albuquerque Board of Realtors

Professional Affiliations
Member, National Association of Realtors
Member, Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CCIM)
Member, Commercial Association of Realtors New Mexico (CARNM)
Member, New Mexico CCIM Chapter 10
Member, New Mexico Leasing Information Network (LIN)
Member, National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAOIP)
Past President, Heights Optimist Club
Past President, CCIM New Mexico Chapter 10

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