Kent P. Brustlin, MAI, is a Senior Vice President in the Allentown office of Newmark Valuation & Advisory. Kent directs the operations of this office, which primarily covers the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area and northeast Pennsylvania.
Kent specializes in appraisals, portfolio valuations and market feasibility studies. He also provides clients with acquisition/disposition counseling and litigation support in connection with real estate transactions.
Actively engaged in real estate valuation and consulting since 1992, Kent has prepared valuations and market studies on proposed, partially completed, renovated and existing structures. These include office buildings, shopping centers, power centers, warehouses, distribution centers, multi-family residences, vacant land mixed-use properties. He is also qualified as an expert witness before various judicial bodies.
Kent’s clients have included life insurance companies and pension fund advisors; banks, mortgage lenders and other financial institutions; real estate developers and investors; law firms; businesses; and government agencies. He has assisted them with, or performed on their behalf, valuations for tax appeals, condemnation purposes, financing, equity participation and due diligence support.
Professional Affiliations
- Board Member, Ripple Community, Inc.
- Board Member, Noble Hearts Foundation
Licenses and Designations
- MAI designation, Appraisal Institute
- Certified general real estate appraiser, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Certified real estate salesperson, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Education
Kent earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Muhlenberg College, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was an active member and Committee Chair of the College’s Alumni Board from 2009-2016. Additionally, he has successfully completed numerous real estate and valuation courses and seminars sponsored by the Appraisal Institute, accredited universities and others.