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2015 Annual Review responses by Michael Alves of KW Elite Commercial Realty

Michael Alves, KW Elite Commercial Realty Michael Alves, KW Elite Commercial Realty
Respondent’s Name: Michael Alves Company: KW Elite Commercial Realty What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2015? Creating a commercial division for KW Realty in Providence, R.I. What was your most notable project, deal, or transaction in 2015? Sold The Whaler’s Inn Hotel in Mystic, Conn. For $4+ million. What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2016? Projection is good. Investment properties are strong. Also predict KW Commercial Realty Providence to increase there productivity by 50% and increase the team from 6 brokers to 15.  
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