About
Mike Barker is a business broker of the well-known Western States Commercial Real Estate business brokerage company who helps people sell their business in NM and nearest regions. Mike joined Western States Retail & Investment as a founding member in January 2014. Previously he served as a Senior Advisor at NAI Maestas & Ward where he was an integral part of the retail team with a primary focus on leasing and sales. While at NAI, Mike worked with many local and National brands helping them procure strategic space designed to facilitate future growth and success. He brought value-add to his clients by utilizing his in depth market knowledge to help his clients achieve their goals. Since beginning his career in 2009 as a leasing agent and director of marketing at Coe and Peterson, LLC, Mike has executed more than 250 commercial lease and sale transactions. In addition to his leasing and sales activities at Coe and Peterson, Mike was responsible for all marketing functions including website development, online media promotions, and marketing collateral production for property flyers, banners and signage. From 2003 to 2008, Mike was a principal at Prestige Mortgage Group Inc. in Albuquerque. He managed the training and development of loan officers and staff; provided support to current employees for mortgage origination and guideline compliance; originated personal loans through wholesale investors and private lenders; and assisted in the development of a business plan and infrastructure for the company s start-up. His exceptional communication skills and in-depth knowledge of finance and commercial real estate allow him to create effective strategies to meet his customers needs and objectives. Having owned and operated his own companies, Mike is proficient in all aspects of successful business operations including financial management, contract negotiation and administration, and organizational policy and procedures. A team player with excellent people skills, Mike seeks to build strong relationships and deliver quality service in every transaction. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Communications from Concordia University in Indiana.