BARBERMURPHY CELEBRATES ADDITION OF NEWEST PARTNER

SHILOH, Ill. – Smart, healthy companies make the path to ownership available to all.

That’s what top commercial real estate brokerage firm BARBERMURPHY does, and the evidence is clear: the first in a succession of hard-working, intelligent, relationship-building brokers has traveled the path to ownership as the firm’s newest partner.

Maryville, Ill. resident Carter Marteeny, 29, was recently named partner/principal at BARBERMURPHY, a fast-growing brokerage house with 18 active commercial real estate brokers. The firm is based in Southern Illinois but is also doing deals across St. Louis and beyond.

While BARBERMURPHY still counts an array of long-experienced brokers on its roster, Marteeny is the first of a new generation of professionals to prove themselves worthy of ownership in the firm.

Don’t let his age fool you: Marteeny has been carving a name and brand for himself in investment sales for nearly nine years already. Before he graduated with a bachelor’s in finance from the University of Missouri, Marteeny discovered his passion for pairing financial modeling with helping individuals and teams grab hold of dynamic real estate investment opportunities.

“I’m now one of four principals at the firm, and I couldn’t be more grateful,” says Marteeny, who is also preparing to serve as president of the St. Louis chapter of CCIM – Certified Commercial Investment Member – which counts more than 200 regional commercial real estate leaders among its ranks. “I love what I do.”

Marteeny’s track record so far reflects his passion for the industry. In the past seven years, he has closed more than $130 million in commercial real estate deals. At the time he earned his CCIM in 2022, he was the youngest real estate professional in the nation to achieve that certification.

Why did Marteeny choose BARBERMURPHY? The answer is two-fold.

“Real estate is a hyper-local business,” he says. “We handle a specific geography very well and know nearly all the third-party professionals who help make a deal work … general contractors, surveyors, attorneys, municipal partners and others. Given our longstanding, active relationships, we can help play quarterback to move the transaction along for our client.”

The second part of his answer? Marteeny was born and raised in Southern Illinois and is betting on the continued prosperity of the region. In fact, he and his wife, Alex, and their young daughter Blake and son Caden just built a home in Maryville.

“Being willing to put in the hours, for years, to see those working relationships solidify and begin to transform into successful transactions and long-term clients is what it’s all about in this business,” says Marteeny. “I love what I do and I’m betting on myself.”

Collin Fischer, BARBERMURPHY principal and designated managing broker, says it was clear when Marteeny first walked through the door that he was an exceptional professional.

“Carter proved our firm’s concept of recognizing talent early on and helping to shape and support young professionals,” Fischer says. “He has come online in every way very quickly and possesses the rare talent of financial acumen with exceptional people skills. He has a level of maturity beyond his years.”

Fellow BARBERMURPHY principal Steve Zuber agrees that bringing on young, hard-working brokers like Marteeny keeps the firm sharp and benefits clients greatly.

“Being a leader in commercial real estate is not just about production,” says Zuber. “It’s about leading, motivating and inspiring others on our team and in the industry by your actions. Carter is a clear example of this. He exudes the culture we’re creating and the values we’re instilling at BARBERMURPHY.”

Firm co-founder and principal Wayne Barber says Marteeny’s transition into ownership is the first of what could undoubtedly be several more examples of young brokers making the commitment to invest in the business.

“Six years ago, at one of our Friday morning team meetings, I made the statement that I didn’t want to employ any (new) brokers over the age of 25,” Barber says. “These younger people get their information differently and faster than we do, and they teach us some things we need to know to continue being successful. We’re hiring smart people and teaching them the business. Carter Marteeny was and is the first of that (younger) group, and it has worked out extremely well for the company and for all of us brokers.”