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Posted: April 10, 2020
Jackson joins Advisra in New Haven, CT
New Haven, CT According to Advisra president, Albert Franke, Shelby Jackson, CCMA II, SPA has joined the firm. Jackson is a veteran of the real estate industry, having been a licensed broker since 1985. He is also a Connecticut Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and a Connecticut Certified Assessor, with many years of experience as an assessor, appraiser and property tax consultant. Jackson holds a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from Providence College, with a concentration in finance. Jackson’s practice will focus primarily on commercial and investment real estate sales and leasing.
Advisra takes an innovative approach to the business of real estate, providing their clients with a level of service and expertise not found in other firms. They focus on providing the marketplace with advanced, high-end real estate products, solutions and services. Leveraging technology and the best minds in the business, they take a fresh approach to helping clients optimize their real estate investments. With Advisra, you will find specialists in commercial and residential brokerage, valuation, consulting and municipal services.
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