Greg Bedell joined Progressive in 2013 and specializes in representing buyers and sellers of retail investment properties. A native of the Inland Empire, Greg’s primary focus is representing buyers & sellers throughout the Inland Empire where he can best use his knowledge of the trade area to maximize value for his clients. He has also represented buyers in acquiring assets throughout the United States many of which were 1031 exchange transactions. Prior to joining Progressive, Greg worked with The Walt Disney Company in the luxury hotel department where he gained valuable experience in client relations. He also held positions with the City of Riverside and the United States Census Bureau. Greg graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a degree in Finance, Real Estate & Law. Greg is one the founding officers of Cal Poly’s Real Estate Association and currently sits on the Alumni Board. Greg has also earned the highly respected Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM) designation, awarded to those who have completed advanced coursework in financial and market analysis while also demonstrating an extensive portfolio of completed investment sales transactions. Greg is on the forefront of utilizing technology to improve his clients’ bottom line. For example, he and a colleague were amongst the first in the commercial brokerage community to create and implement “Pitch Videos” on behalf of their clients. Pitch Videos use a mixture of drone footage, high definition professional photography, graphics, and a carefully crafted pitch by the broker to “tell the story” of a deal. These 60 to 90 second videos have proven to dramatically increase activity, ultimately leading to more offers and higher closing prices in many cases. Greg is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and a past sitting board member of the Association of Commercial Real Estate Executives (ACRE). Greg resides in Corona with his wife, Sara, and their Golden Retriever, Penny.