Perry C Pursell

Gainesville, Florida Commercial and Industrial Real Estate

PERRY PURSELL, BROKER

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About

I grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois about 45 minutes northwest of Chicago. Crystal Lake was, at the time, a small town on the border between farm country and heavy industry. Big buildings were and are part of the landscape of the Chicago area and the industrial North.

Summers while going to college were spent working in factories; big buildings and bastions of the economy. Remarkably, I somehow always seemed to end up in the “grinding” department of the factory, putting life and limb at risk. One machine I worked on had a vertical grinding element which occasionally would break and fly out of the machine like a bullet. I would hit the hard cement floor as if it were a Serta mattress so as to not meet an early demise. I think OSHA somehow overlooked that machine.

At the time, I did not appreciate the wonder of the manufacturing industry and the sprawling factories and warehouses that dotted the landscape off the Tri-state Tollway between Chicago and Gary, Indiana, and on into Michigan. As a Realtor who specializes in office and Industrial real estate, I have come to appreciate their appeal. It’s been said, “Do what you love and you won’t have to work a day in your life.” I love selling and leasing Big Buildings.

When selling or leasing an industrial building, there are many things that need to be taken into account. How high are the ceilings? If you’re storing large inventories, the cubic feet may be as important as the square feet. What kind of power capabilities? With most industrial users, the amperage, volts, and power phase are essential elements of the building. How many loading docks, what type of docks, levelers, and forklift ramps is the language of the industry. Door height, width, and number of grade and dock-level doors are part of an Industrial user’s equation. Though it’s not always known, the thickness of the floor can be a factor determining if a company can utilize the space. Having all this information in your marketing materials may mean the difference in a sale or lease being executed or not.

When I first contemplated putting together the Big Buildings Newsletter, I jokingly referred to it as Big Ugly Buildings. If one appreciates function over style, however, they are edifices of beauty. When we see how these properties affect the health of the local economies, they are even more appealing. Take a look at the Big Buildings in my listings. Then let me know if you’d like to take a tour of these big lovelies. For me, it will be like reliving my childhood.

 

Brent Riley

As a resident of Gainesville since 1971, I have seen the real estate market in this emerging city grow at a rapid pace. My personal knowledge of the area makes me highly adept at finding  the right home at the right price for buyers, and at pricing homes to sell quickly.  I have more than 25 years of real estate experience in Gainesville and handle both residential and commercial transactions. Over the years, I have honed my real estate skills by
earning the GRI and CSP designations and becoming a broker.   With Coldwell Banker MM Parrish, I became a Sr. Vice President.
 
I am well respected by my fellow agents in the Gainesville real estate community.   I served as president of the Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR) in 2002 and have held several other leadership positions over the years. I was named GACAR’s Realtor for the Year in 2000.
 
I am married with two wonderful children.

Testimonials from Some of our Clients:

“Great experience. All the right things done to market the property and done very quickly. Resulted in fast offer and closing which makes everyone happy.”
Ron C. -Seller
“All went well VERY HAPPY!!!!”
Karen L. – Buyer
“Thank you for a wonderful selling experience of our commercial building in Lake City! From listing to closing , Mr. Pursell and Mr. Riley were professional, courteous, patient, and efficient. We had three. Prospective buyers/renters within days, and sold and closed within three months. Thank you all for your efforts, and your long drive from Gainesville to Lake City!”
Sincerely,
Theresa and Chris K. -Seller
Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish
Coldwell Banker M. M. Parrish Realtors

352.665.9731
ppursell@mmparrish.com

7515 W University Avenue Suite 201
Gainesville, FL 32607

5110 SW 91st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32608