Joseph Bernard

Joseph Chaplik

Joseph Chaplik has more than 26 years of executive leadership experience building and guiding top-tier companies. His business knowledge, expertise, accomplishments and experience with past Fortune 500 companies have driven notable growth with his company in the commercial real estate sector.

Mr. Chaplik has personally been involved with investment real estate for 18 years and has experience with over $1B in sales volume. Having the entrepreneurial spirit, in 2005 he ventured out and co-founded Joseph Bernard Investment Real Estate, specializing in multi-family investment transactions. He has offices in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Portland, Oregon; Vancouver and Spokane, Washington.

Joseph Bernard Investment Real Estate has quickly become a leading real estate firm and has experienced tremendous growth over the years. It has been listed as an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company in America and has consistently ranked as a top commercial real estate firm by the Business Journal and Oregon Business Magazine, annually since 2012. It was also a finalist for the Business Journal Ethics in Business award, and Mr. Chaplik was awarded as a Top Forty Business Leader Under the Age of 40. He has numerous articles written on his company's success including in Fortune Magazine.

He shared his extensive knowledge on the apartment market to listeners all over the country as a frequent guest speaker on the Business Briefing with Brian Bushlach radio program, and also produces the Apartment Insider Report seminars. These seminars teach investors how to build wealth through successfully buying and selling apartments. He also participates as a guest speaker at several other investment and educational seminars.

Prior to commercial real estate, Mr. Chaplik was in management at Sprint Corporation from 1996 to 1999 in Los Angeles. In 1999, Mr. Chaplik joined Allegiance Telecom where he contributed to the growth and expansion of this nationwide high-tech telecommunications company. He served as the Sales Manager in the Los Angeles office and then the Western Division Regional Manager of National Accounts. In 2001, he served as the Vice President of the Oregon sales office which he established and was responsible for all sales and operations. He led this office to the highest profit margins as well as the lowest customer churn percentage of all 36 company locations. In 2003, he managed the Portland transition of XO Communications acquisition of Allegiance Telecom and continued serving as Vice President of sales and operations.

Mr. Chaplik earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. He is a licensed real estate Broker in Arizona, Oregon and Washington, and is a member of several real estate organizations. He is an advocate for several charities including the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Shriners Children’s Hospital, The Special Olympics, Fallen Officers, Military Veterans, and other various children’s organizations. He serves in the US Marshals Posse and Maricopa County Sheriffs Memorial Fund.

"Especially towards the end of transaction, Joe's tenaciousness and communication with all parties helped to finally secure a closing. We really appreciate his extra efforts which were instrumental in bringing together those that were less than professional. Thank you for making this difficult transaction a success!" ~ Mike & Heidi S.

"5-star, very impressed! I learned a lot." ~ Elizabeth D.

"They answered all my questions and were extremely helpful and supportive through the whole process." ~ Joe N.

"Phil was awesome!" ~ Ryan L.

"Top level service!!" ~ Jim K.

"Phil worked hard and did everything the way I like it done. He is very focused and, unlike many brokers, is willing to work. He set up everything and was very good to work with and I have worked with many brokers." ~ Joseph T.

"Bernie has been very good for us, finding us just the right properties, and doing a fantastic job selling our properties." ~ Kelly F.

"Excellent service. Professional and confident." ~ Cindy M.

"Completely satisfied with your services." ~ Diane P.

"Joseph Chaplik did an excellent job finding a buyer and completing the sale in a timely manner." ~ Richard D.

"Bernie was fantastic all the way through the buying process. Thank you for all of the help and for walking me through each step." ~ Don B.

"Fantastic process, would use again." ~ Grant B.

"We'll be back in the future and will recommend you to others." ~ Peter & Linda A.

"Hunter Brookshier could not have done a better job for me. He is knowledgeable, prompt, responsive, unflappable, and kind. He navigated the rigid 1031 Exchange deadlines of my purchase with aplomb. Working with Hunter could not have been a more positive experience, he is a true professional and an absolute pleasure to work with." ~ Lisa B.

"I really enjoyed working with Michael and if in the market in the future, I would call Michael first." ~ Mike M.

"Great company - great service." ~ Debby N.

"They were on top of the process and got the right buyer quickly." ~ Jason H.

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