Northmarq continues momentum in Southeast and Mid-Atlantic with the addition of nationally recognized Ani Paulson and team

ATLANTA (Sept. 10, 2025) — Northmarq is pleased to announce the addition of Ani Paulson as senior vice president of Commercial Investment Sales, marking a significant expansion into the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic region. Based in Atlanta, Paulson leads one of the region’s top-producing commercial real estate groups, with team members in both Atlanta and Charleston, specializing in office, retail, and industrial sales. 

“Ani brings exactly the kind of experience, momentum and leadership we’re building across the company,” said Amar Goli, managing director of Commercial Investment Sales. “Her reputation as a top producer and her ability to deliver results for clients are unmatched. We’re beyond thrilled to welcome Ani and her team to Northmarq and know they’ll make an immediate impact.”

Over the course of her career, Paulson and her team have evaluated more than $1 billion in assets across 20 states and facilitated sales covering nearly four million square feet. In the past three years alone, her team navigated significant market headwinds to close transactions in 13 states totaling more than $200 million. Her clients include REITs, private equity firms, developers, family offices and 1031 exchange investors.

“The momentum at Northmarq is undeniable and we’re excited to hit the ground running,” said Paulson. “What drew us here is Northmarq’s exceptionally strong debt and equity platform, which will be a tremendous advantage for our clients, along with its leading multifamily division that will connect us with a deep pool of 1031 exchange buyers. I’m thrilled to bring myself and the AP Group to a company that matches my commitment to client service, collaboration, and growth.”

Before joining Northmarq, Paulson spent seven years with Marcus & Millichap, where she advanced from agent candidate to senior director of investments. She consistently ranked as one of the firm’s top producers, earning multiple sales awards, including the Sales Recognition Award (2021-2025), the Senior Investment Advisor Award (2025), and the National Achievement Award (2024), a distinction reserved for fewer than 5% of agents nationwide.

Her leadership and performance have been widely recognized across the industry with distinctions including:

• Charleston Regional Business Journal – Women of Influence (2023)
• Top Women Leaders of Georgia (2024)
• Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal – Best & Brightest Under 40 (multiple years)
• Connect CRE – Women in Real Estate Award (2024)
• Connect CRE – Next Gen Award (2024)
• Atlanta Business Chronicle – People on the Move (2024)

Paulson is joined at Northmarq by a seasoned team including Senior Associate Manton Paine, Associate Nick DiPietro, Senior Investment Analyst Willa Beth Bessinger, and Operations Analyst Rachel Lakian.