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CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

"I have had the opportunity to work with many real estate brokers and found the services provided by Read Commercial Properties, Inc. to be superior."

Timothy L. Crosby
Vice President in TV Network Operations
Paxson Communications Corporation

"Mr. Read met with us and integrated our specific needs with his tenant representation program...(he) was steadfast, focused on the negotiations...his experience was evident...it made the difference.  In fact, Read Commercial Properties saved us in excess of $200,000."

William F. Kearns
Senior Vice President
Atlantic Container Line

"It is rare that I have the opportunity to work with a local broker who has the knowledge, experience and understanding of the internal working of the marketplace you have demonstrated."

Bruce M. Johnson
Corporate Real Estate Consultant
Liberty Partners, Inc.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Read Commercial Properties for the professionalism recently shown during our search for new Hampton Roads facilities...As a result of your efforts we will enjoy a much lower renewal rate, as well as the opportunity to relocated to a superior facility."

Gregory Logan, Ed.D.
Director
The George Washington University

"The ability to use Read Commercial Properties as our "outsource real estate department" proved to be a significant help in formulating our strategy and ultimately, negotiating a favorable lease for our Norfolk facility."

Jerome F. Karson
Director of Operations
IPSOS-ASI

"Read has not only supplied many quality sites for our company, but also facilitated a major purchase of a shopping center to satisfy investment needs."

Michael G. Mosley
Vice President/Real Estate
Boddie-Noel Enterprises, Hardee's Franchisee

"Over the years, I have been impressed with the professionalism of Read Commercial Properties, and with their ability to understand our needs and produce quality sites for our company."

Michael V. Assad
Regional Vice President Development
Marriott Corporation

"Our move confirmed what I already Knew...Craig Read and company are good people, true to their word."

Frank K. Mattson
Martin Marietta Aerospace

"I've never seen an office building equipment room so clean and well managed as the one at Executive Towers.  Our compliments to Read Commercial Properties on their professionalism, management and maintenance procedures."

Joseph F. DiPaola, P.E.
The Trane Company

"We have office buildings throughout the country.  The management services provided by Read Commercial Properties is one of the best that we have experienced."

Larry DeLay
HSG/Asset Management Group, Inc.

"Taking into consideration our pending expansion adn the grant you assisted us in obtaining through the Economic Development Authority, we anticipate a savings in excess of one million dollars...Your guidance in this endeavor was invaluable. In fact, we plan to utilize Read Commercial Properties' services as we expand further into the Southeast."

Ted J. Lueken
Chief Financial Officer
Affina

"As the CEO/President it is imperative that my time be concentrated on customer service, not real estate research. As it turns out, you exceeded my expectations. You listened to our needs and found several locations that fit our criteria. I am sure that knowing we had viable options stimulated the potential landlords to submit aggressive proposals, which enabled us to achieve very favorable economics."

Thomas P. Johnson
President
Area Circulation, Inc.

"On behalf of Levy Latham Global I would like to thank you for your representation and assistance in our search for a 160,000 square foot warehouse. As you know, I interviewed a number of companies before talking to Read Commercial Properties. Read Commercial Properties Corporate Representation Program was the only program that was concise and offered the most opportunity for positive results."

James Bryant
Regional Storage Facility Manager
Levy Latham Global, LLC

"Your resources again proved to be invaluable as you worked with both the contractor to reduce costs and our new landlord to increase our improvement allowance. This effort eliminated any additional out of pocket expenses for us. In short, Read Commercial Properties' saved us $430,000.00."

Kelvin D. Howard
President
End to End, Inc.

"You took the time to ensure that I did not waste my time and found a property that met my needs as I had described to you. Thank you again for a job well done and I look forward to my next purchase from Read Commercial Properties."

Brian K. Waller
President
Craft Mechanical Corp.

"Now that we occupy our 23,000 square foot facility and Lakeview Technology Center I is reality, it's appropriate to acknowledge those who were part of the team that brought this effort to successful completion. This facility will allow us to meet the challenges and fulfill our tasks as required by the U.S. government."

Rich Kniskern
Colnel, U.S. Army
Director
Joint Warfighters Joint Test & Evaluation

"Even though Battelle has its own real estate department, it was comforting to be able to count on Michelle to provide reliable information and work with our Columbus, Ohio people. Read Commercial Properties continues to surpass our expectations."

George D. Golden
Relationship Manager
Battelle

"When we began our expansion, it appeared it would be a simple process; however, that was not the case. It was apparent that the landlord's agent, while representing the owner and trying to accommodate several other tenants, could not focus on our issues. It wasn't until we made the decision to seek professional representation from Read Commercial Properties that the transaction started to move forward."

Joseph C. Barto
Operations Manager
Camber Corporation

"On behalf of the City of Portsmouth, thank you for bringing your client, End to End, to our PortCentre I building. Your tireless effort to carry this challenging and complex transaction through to lease execution is greatly appreciated....Without your involvement, this PortCentre I tenant would not have happened."

Douglas L. Smith
Director
Portsmouth Department of Economic Development

"From the prospective of corporate counsel, I must say I found you to be a delight to work with. The benefits of Collaborating with a real estate professional who has the experience and knowledge to work through complex issues proved to be a key component in the effective relocation of our company headquarters."

J. William David
General Counsel
UR Labs

"Michelle's dedication, patience, and hard work esured that Wagner's mission was accomplished. Again, I sincerely appreciate her help. I am looking forward to working with Michelle again in the future."

Joseph H. Discenza
Vice President
Daniel H. Wagner Associates

"Your Corporate Representation program is outstanding and I would strongly recommend your office to anyone who is looking for office space in this area."

Ronald E. Crouse
Branch Manager
Access Mortgage Services, Inc.

"This is to express my gratitude for the efforts extended by Michelle Creelman in assisting us in locating suitable office space for the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division requirement in Hampont, Virginia."

D.J. Orloff
Project Manager
Litton Industries, Inc.


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