Helmsley Spear Appoints Michael Williams as a Premier Retail, Commercial and Investment-Sales Agent

4/25/19

Michael Williams

Helmsley Spear, LLC, America’s oldest continuously operating real estate firm founded in 1866, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Williams as a premier retail, commercial, and investment-sales agent specializing on the Harlem and in Upper Manhattan markets.The announcement was made by Kent M. Swig, President of Helmsley Spear.

“We are delighted thatMichael has joined the Helmsley Spear team and we know he will contribute very positively to the growth of our company. We are extremely pleased that the Helmsley Spear roster now totals over 21highly experienced real estate agents,” stated Kent M. Swig.

“It is a pleasure to add Michael to the Helmsley Spear professional team. His experience in property acquisitions,along with his knowledge of the mortgage banking industry will be of great value to Helmsley Spear’s expanding client base. I look forward to working with him in the years ahead,” stated Andrew G. Simon, Executive Vice President, Helmsley Spear.

Mr. Williams has had an illustrious 25-year career in the real estate industry, first as a veteran real estate mortgage banker in the residential, commercial and affordable housing industry with several banks, including Apple Bank, Roosevelt Savings Bank, Roslyn Savings and New York Community Bank.

Previously, Mr. Williams served as a real estate agent at Halstead Property. Mr. Williams was formerly in executive positions for various development and construction companies giving him first-hand experience and knowledge to assist investors in locating acquisitions with the potential for sound returns on their investments. His experience also included working with new market tax credit development in Bridgeport, Connecticut and as a subcontractor to Turner Construction in building the new Yankee Stadium.

Mr. Williams was raised in Long Island and earned his B.A. from Stony Brook University. He currently lives in the Mount Morris Park historic district of Harlem.

About Helmsley Spear

Since 1866, Helmsley Spear has been a leader in commercial real estate creating legendary deals that are the cornerstones of the real estate industry, and is the oldest, continually operating real estate firm in America. Evolving from a real estate appraisal company to a full-service firm providing highly-skilled, professional performance and bottom-line profitability for its clients, Helmsley Spear provides property owners and users of real estate with a full array of services including: office and retail leasing; property and asset management; capital advisory services; investment sales and financing; project development and construction management; preventative maintenance and engineering; insurance services and appraisal. Helmsley Spear is independently owned and operated with offices in New York and San Francisco.

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