Evan Wells serves as Associate Director on Newmark’s Capital Markets team in Richmond, Virginia, where he specializes in advising clients on the disposition, acquisition, and financing of commercial real estate assets. With a deep understanding of origination, underwriting, and investment sales across multiple property types, Wells brings a sales-oriented and analytical approach to every assignment, ensuring optimal outcomes for his clients.
In his role, Wells advises owners of industrial, retail, and office assets on disposition strategies and portfolio optimization, primarily within the Greater Richmond area. Wells’s comprehensive approach extends to risk analysis and market positioning, leveraging his expertise to navigate dynamic capital market conditions.
Prior to joining Newmark, Wells was Associate Director of Capital Markets at Walker & Dunlop, where he advised borrowers on debt origination opportunities for commercial and multifamily properties nationwide. He successfully aligned borrower investment goals with financing solutions sourced from an array of capital providers, including banks, CMBS lenders, life companies, and debt funds. During his tenure, Evan assisted in arranging over $425 million in total financing.
Education
Wells holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of Virginia.