At a time when many brokerages are downsizing, Diversified Partners, Scottsdale’s leading commercial real estate brokerage and development firm, is doubling down on growth by bringing in top-tier talent to lead a new chapter of collaboration and services. Today, the firm announced the launch of its first dedicated investment-sales team, expanding its capabilities and deepening its commitment to serving landlords, investors and developers across the region.
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“I’ve been looking for the perfect combination of a team that could truly make a difference in the growth and success of Diversified Partners,” said Walt Brown Jr., founder and CEO of Diversified Partners. “We’ve built a cohesive group that is fully aligned with our vision, our values and the future of this company. Together, they strengthen our triple-net investment strategy, elevate our management capabilities and position us for the significant growth we know is coming. At a time when others are pulling back, we’re investing in people who can help us—and our clients—move forward.”
The new investment-sales team enables Diversified Partners to offer landlords and investors comprehensive, end-to-end support, from acquisitions and leasing to repositioning, value-add strategies, 1031 exchanges and profitable dispositions, all under one roof.
The team will be overseen by Managing Director Stan Sanchez, who will also lead brokerage operations firmwide. A respected industry veteran with more than four decades of experience in commercial real estate, development, business ownership and executive leadership, Sanchez brings a strategic perspective to both the new investment sales department and the broader brokerage services. An Arizona native, he is known for his integrity, loyalty and long-standing relationships across the Valley and beyond. Prior to joining Diversified Partners, he served as senior vice president of retail services at Colliers International.
John (K) Jackson joins Diversified Partners as senior vice president of investment sales, bringing 19 years of experience advising investors on the acquisition, repositioning and sale of retail assets. Prior to joining Diversified Partners, he served as senior vice president at Colliers International. Over the course of his career, Jackson has completed more than 1,000 transactions and helped clients strategically acquire and reposition over $300 million in retail assets. Known for his data-driven approach, he specializes in maximizing asset performance through long-range planning, financial analysis and targeted marketing that connects qualified buyers with high-performing opportunities.
Kristina Remon joins Diversified Partners as vice president of investment sales and will co-lead the new service line alongside Jackson. A Valley native with prior roles at Colliers and Avison Young, Remon brings deep experience in retail property sales and guides projects from negotiation through marketing and completion for landlords and developers.
“This isn’t just about adding services—it’s about building trust,” said Sanchez, managing director at Diversified Partners. “We’re not only expanding our investment-sales capabilities; we are elevating how the entire brokerage delivers value. John and Kristina bring decades of experience to help owners and investors make informed decisions, move quickly and maximize returns. Whether someone needs to stabilize a property, prepare it for sale or structure a long-term investment plan, we now have the right team in place to deliver.”
To learn more about Diversified Partners and its full range of services, visit www.dpcre.com or follow @dpcre on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
