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Posted: December 27, 2019
2019 Annual Review: Joseph Accetta of Joseph W. Accetta Real Estate
Joseph W. Accetta R.E.
What are your predictions for commercial real estate in 2020?
I see the commercial real estate market in R.I. affording more opportunities to brokers since I am retiring after 54 years. So, go get ‘em guys and gals.
On a more serious note “Thank you” to Karen Dowell and the NEREJ team for the great advertisements they placed for me over the years. Many of these resulted in sales directly tied to the NEREJ.
I also want to thank you, Karen, and your staff for your support while my son was serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know how much he appreciated the goodie boxes you sent. My family and I will never forget your kindness
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