Portland, ME Abby Woodman has joined Colliers’ local office as a brokerage associate. Woodman brings extensive experience in commercial real estate, having worked as a licensed sales agent, brokerage assistant, and research specialist. Her diverse background, including office administration and client service, makes her a valuable addition to the growing team.
Prior to joining Colliers, Woodman worked on a wide array of real estate transactions, from large hospitality sales to smaller office tenant representation. Her connection to the city’s real estate landscape comes from growing up in a family actively involved in the working waterfront and local investment community.
“We are excited to have Abby join our Portland team. Her depth of experience and local knowledge make her a perfect fit for Colliers. We look forward to leveraging her skills to continue providing top-tier service to our clients here in Maine,” said Mike Cobb, managing director of the Maine Colliers office.
Woodman will play a key role in supporting Colliers’ clients and contributing to the office’s growth across a variety of sectors in commercial real estate.
The multifamily market in Maine’s major cities presents a diverse range of opportunities for investors. We looked at the potential benefits and unique characteristics of three major submarkets in the state: Portland, Bangor, and Lewiston-Auburn. The information below is based on research done in CoStar and county registries, and focuses on multifamily properties that have four or more units.
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