Bev Highton, Owner/Broker at NAI Commercial (Victoria) Inc.
VICTORIA – When you have been in business for as long as Bev Highton, Owner/Broker at NAI Commercial (Victoria) Inc., you have seen a thing or two.
“I have done virtually everything that is possible in real estate,” say Highton. “Having been around for 55 years I have experience in basically every facet of the industry, from residential & commercial sales and listings. Property Management including office buildings and shopping centers, feasibility studies as well as development and construction.”
Looking at Bev’s history, his list of Chair member positions, director roles and committee participation spans a page’s length, and his scope of work does include nearly every aspect of the real estate industry. As Owner and Managing Broker of NAI Commercial (Victoria) Inc., Highton has spread across all areas of real estate and remains a fixture in property selling, leasing, owning or renting.
Ken Featherby, Partner, Commercial Property and Leasing Manager, NAI Commercial Inc.
More widely, as a NAI global member, NAI Commercial provides market-leading insights combined with one of the largest and most powerful owner-operated commercial real estate firm networks in the world. NAI Global has a managed networks of 7,000 professionals and has more than 400 offices worldwide, giving the company ability to market property outside your region and align with real estate services across the globe. NAI Commercial (Victoria) Inc. is truly a full-service real estate company.
When considering his career success, Highton admits having his finger on the real estate pulse for so long has granted him the confidence and skill to weather any new challenge the market throws at him.
“Experience has a lot to do with it, we have ex-perienced nearly every type of real estate market, from buoyant markets to those that are under stress. We have been able to excel through diligence and understanding and work through all the peaks and valleys.”
Highton and his commercial real estate team are constantly involved in marketing, selling and leasing of properties and projects ranging from large multi-building portfolios to smaller properties whether for sale or for lease. The commercial team is ready to help owners and buyers realize their real estate requirements.
NAI has a very active residential sales division that is well recognized for its involvement in marketing all manner of residential property from single family to large multi-unit condo projects.
NAI Commercial’s property management operation is under the capable direction of Ken Featherby who is now Bev’s partner in the company. The property management division looks after the full management requirement of properties ranging from office buildings, shopping centers and smaller commercial projects. NAI looks after everything from maintenance, tenant improvements and leasing activities.
Highton credits his team members over the years with contributing to his success – “It is vitally important that one surrounds themselves with competent, knowledgeable people” he says.
“After all, the real estate business is a service industry and we strive to provide the best possible service to all our clients,” says Highton.
By Business Examiner Staff
