Joseph Bernard

Bernard Gehret

Bernard Gehret is a multi-family real estate broker who specializes in assisting individuals and families generate sustainable wealth through real estate investing. Mr. Gehret focuses on advising clients in moving their dead equity into more effective investments, and finding high quality investment opportunities that are not often found officially on the market.

In January 2006, Mr. Gehret co-founded Joseph Bernard Investment Real Estate, specializing in multi-family brokerage. The company is consistently ranked as a top commercial real estate firm by the Portland Business Journal and Oregon Business Magazine, and was a finalist for the Oregon Ethics in Business award in 2010. Bernard is also a former winner and runner-up of the Commercial Association of Realtor’s “Investment Broker of the Year” award.

Having begun brokerage in the year 2000, Bernard has closed over 350 transactions resulting in over $400 million in total sales volume. He utilizes his tremendous expertise in vigorously representing his clients.

Mr. Gehret values representing clients well, and loves a "teamwork" approach to brokerage, creating successful strategies with his clients to assist them in reaching their financial and personal goals. His straightforward, calm and professional approach creates a smooth transaction for clients in an often chaotic marketplace.

A strong believer in building long-term relationships with strong representation, Mr. Gehret continues to provide a high level of service to each of his clients after closing. He strives to be each client's "Broker for life” and provides tremendous focus and expertise in completing all deals.

Mr. Gehret provides investment real estate seminars focusing on maximizing wealth with multi-family investments including the popular quarterly “Apartment Investor Series” held in Portland, Oregon. He is available to speak to groups focusing his topics on increasing sustainable wealth through investing in apartment buildings.

Prior to co-founding the company, Mr. Gehret was the Senior Broker and top producer for Granite Equities, LLC. He trained and mentored junior brokers, as he has a passion for reaching back and helping pull others forward.

Prior to becoming a commercial real estate broker, Mr. Gehret provided sport psychology services to professional athletes. He consulted professional baseball and hockey players on performance enhancement, in addition to delivering sport psychology consultations to various collegiate and high school athletes and teams.

Bernard earned a Master’s Degree in Sport Psychology from San Diego State University, and also a B.A. in Psychology from Miami University. While at San Diego State, he co-founded "Peak Performance Consultations", a graduate student operated group that provided sport psychology services to university athletes.

Mr. Gehret loves playing any sport with his family, traveling, and spends way too much time delving into the incredibly interesting men’s fashion blog The Parisian Gentleman.

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

"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.

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

"Phil was awesome!" ~ Ryan L.

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

"Top level service!!" ~ Jim K.

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

"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.

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

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

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

"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.

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

"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.

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

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

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

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