Ani Paulson
Ani Paulson is a senior vice president on Northmarq’s Commercial Investment Sales team based in our Atlanta office as well as a member of the firm's National Net Lease and Sale Leaseback Group. She is the founder and team lead of Team AP, where she has positioned her team among the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic’s top producers in office, retail, and industrial investment sales. She specializes in valuation, acquisitions and dispositions, underwriting, and strategic marketing, with an emphasis on advisory services that guide clients in identifying the right time to sell, positioning assets effectively, and pursuing acquisitions aligned with long-term investment goals.
Ani leads a top-performing team that has evaluated more than $1 billion in assets across 20 states and facilitated property sales exceeding $250 million, covering nearly four million square feet. In the past three years alone, she and her team have closed transactions in 13 different states. Ani focuses on delivering results for a wide range of clients, including REITs, private equity firms, developers, family offices, and 1031 exchange investors. The AP Group is committed to building lasting relationships by guiding clients through every stage of the investment cycle.
Before joining Northmarq, Ani spent seven years with Marcus & Millichap, where she advanced from agent candidate to senior director investments. During her tenure, she consistently ranked as one of the firm’s top producers in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, earning multiple Sales Recognition Awards (2021–2025), the Senior Investment Advisor Award (2025), and the National Achievement Award (2024), an honor reserved for less than 5% of agents nationwide. She spearheaded The AP Group within Marcus & Millichap, establishing it as one of the most successful investment sales teams in the region.
Earlier in her career, Ani was a franchise owner with Meineke (2013–2020), where she managed operations, P&L oversight, and business development, significantly increasing profitability and operational efficiency. Ani also has a background in logistics and supply chain, where she managed planning for over 400 raw materials, maintained vendor relationships across domestic and international markets, and coordinated global and intermodal shipments with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach.
Ani is an active member of NAIOP and ICSC, where she engages with industry peers across the office, retail, and industrial sectors. She is committed to mentorship, providing guidance to aspiring commercial real estate professionals and students through industry events, speaking engagements, and direct mentoring. Ani also supports animal welfare organizations, contributing time and resources to local and national animal shelters.
Her leadership and performance have been widely recognized, 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), and Atlanta Business Chronicle – People on the Move (2024).
Ani earned a Bachelor of Science in international business with a minor in global logistics & transportation from the College of Charleston. She holds real estate licenses in South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina.
