Ionut “John” Gavrilescu MAI, joined Newmark Valuation & Advisory in 2020 and currently serves as a First Vice President in the Columbus, Ohio, office. Gavrilescu focuses on the preparation of appraisal reports on a wide variety of property types while providing exceptional service to clients. Since beginning his real estate career 15 years ago, Gavrilescu has prepared valuations across a broad range of property types that includes warehouses, flex buildings, manufacturing facilities, truck terminals, self storage facilities, auto dealerships, general and medical office, shopping centers, big box retail stores, fast food and casual dining restaurants, student housing, multifamily apartments, convenience stores, car washes, nursing homes, churches, schools, road right-of-way projects, other special use assets and vacant land.
Gavrilescu began at Newmark after serving as a senior appraiser for Principle Real Estate Group, where he performed appraisal services for lending institutions, private and governmental clients throughout the Columbus metropolitan area and the state of Ohio. Gavrilescu has experience with regression analysis, feasibility studies, subdivision development analysis, rent studies, going concern and eminent domain valuations.
Licenses and Designations
- MAI designation, Appraisal Institute
- Certified general real estate appraiser, states of Ohio and Kentucky
Education
Gavrilescu earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Urbana University, where he majored in marketing and management information systems. More recently, he has completed numerous real estate appraisal, finance and brokerage courses.