Robert E. Porter, Jr., CCIM, SIOR
President
As the president and one of the firm’s principal broker, Bob offers clients more than forty years of experience with a focus on industrial sales and leasing. Bob graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1971 with a B.S. in Business, and joined Porter Realty after being stationed in Germany with the Adjutant General Corps of the U.S. Army. Bob received his Virginia real estate broker’s license in 1980, and served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves for twenty-one years, retiring in 1992. Bob holds the dual designation of office and industrial specialist from SIOR, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, and has served as president of the Virginia SIOR chapter. Bob is also a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), and a past president of both CORFAC International and the Richmond Business Council. Bob also holds memberships in the Kiwanis Club of West Richmond, the West Richmond Businessman’s Association, the Richmond Real Estate Group, and River Road Baptist Church.
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14174 North Washington Highway
146,184 SF | Industrial
Leased
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14174 North Washington Highway
Need:
Local expert to track market conditions and to assist in an ongoing evaluation of its area assets and requirements.
Solution:
Customized market data along with ongoing research for expansion requirements and valuations of current holdings.
Result:
Market data available on demand.
5710 South Laburnum Avenue
317,319 SF | Seller Representation
Sales & Leasing
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5710 South Laburnum Avenue
Need:
Develop and implement disposition strategy for 316,000 SF industrial facility sitting stagnant on the market for 6+ years.
Solution:
Secured interim tenants for portions of the property to generate income.
Result:
Property sold to new user.
5700 Lewis Road
145,706 SF | Industrial
Sold
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5700 Lewis Road
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14174 North Washington Highway
199,000 SF | Warehouse
Leased
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14174 North Washington Highway
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14174 North Washington Highway
270,000 SF | Industrial Complex
Sold
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14174 North Washington Highway
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14174 North Washington Highway
100,000 SF | Warehouse
Leased
Significant Assignments
14174 North Washington Highway
Need:
Local expert to track market conditions and to assist in an ongoing evaluation of its area assets and requirements.
Solution:
Customized market data along with ongoing research for expansion requirements and valuations of current holdings.
Result:
Market data available on demand.