
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
North Charleston, S.C. (February 10, 2025) – Brent Case, CCIM, Julia Donovan, CCIM, CIPS, and Kip Bowman of Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic have been named the Top Two Award Winners for the Coldwell Banker Commercial® (CBC) Professional Awards. This honor is bestowed upon the top-ranking producers among all CBC-affiliated professionals* based on Closed Adjusted Gross Commission Income for 2024.
“I am honored to be recognized alongside Julia Donovan, CCIM, CIPS and Kip Bowman as recipients of the Coldwell Banker Commercial Top Two Award. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring, and I couldn’t be prouder to work with such outstanding professionals. This achievement is a testament to the strength of our team at Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic and our continued success in the industry.” Said Case.
Brent Case, CCIM has been in the real estate industry for more than 25 years and is President and Broker in Charge of Charleston’s largest commercial real estate company, Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic. Brent specializes in Retail Brokerage in Sales, Leasing, Tenant Representation and Development services throughout the coastal South Carolina market; however, has extensive experience in Multifamily, Office and Land Acquisitions.
Brent has been a prominent figure in the Charleston Commercial Real Estate community and has been awarded many prestigious accolades over his career including Commercial Realtor of the Year, CCIM Region Vice President, and Commercial Realtor of the Year. Brent has also been an active member in the Charleston Chamber of Commerce and headed their Leadership Charleston program. Brent has been awarded Broker of the year and Circle of Distinction over the past 10 years. He has also been awarded Coldwell Banker Commercial #1 Sales Professional by State every year since 2012 and has been awarded top 2% of the Coldwell Banker Commercial Global Network of Brokers as well. Brent also serves on the National Advisory Board for Coldwell Banker Commercial Corporate, an Executive Committee Member for the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS and is the Chairman for the North Charleston Business Expo.
Currently, Brent has been leading the company in the development of three shopping centers totaling over 100,000 SF. Brent has managed all aspects and processes of the development cycle, including site selection, contract negotiations, due diligence requirements, design, financing, construction, property and asset management. His development experience adds an immense amount of knowledge and understanding to the local permitting agencies often needed to assure the success of complicated sales and lease transactions. Brent has also been the exclusive Real Estate agent for many National Brands Retail Tenants including The UPS Store, Sport Clips, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. Brent also is a Principle in Tenant Development Company LLC and is Principle in the insurance company AI Insurance Services LLC which has offices in Charleston, Charlotte and Houston. He currently resides in James Island with his lovely wife, Katie, and their two sons, Jack and William.
Julia Donovan is a highly accomplished and licensed real estate agent, recognized for her expertise in residential investment properties and commercial properties. With a strong educational background, she holds a B.S. in Business Management from Rocky Mountain College. Originally from China, Julia has resided in the United States since 2005, which has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of both cultures and languages.
Julia’s career in real estate is distinguished by her extensive sales experience and exceptional bilingual abilities in Chinese and English. She leverages her language skills to bridge the gap between her Chinese clients and the American real estate market, providing invaluable translation assistance and ensuring a seamless experience throughout the entire transaction process.
Recognized as a top-performing agent in 2021, 2022 and 2023, Julia’s commitment to excellence is evident in her track record of success. Her exceptional results have earned her a reputation as a trusted and reliable advisor in the real estate community. Julia is a member of the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), one of the leading commercial real estate associations in the world, and a member of the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) network, specializing in assisting international buyers in their real estate endeavors.
Kip Bowman, Broker Associate at Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic, has been instrumental in the planning and development of the Greater Charleston area since 2004. He has 22 years of experience in all aspects of land development and land sales. His other specialties include: industrial sales and leasing; retail sales and leasing; medical office sales and leasing; build-to-suit; design build and investment portfolio properties. As Planning & Zoning Commissioner for Charleston County, his 12 years of service to the community have been instrumental to the master planning for the region. He is a member of the Commercial Investment Division and is the “go to” source for land planning, entitlements and project analysis. Kip has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from The Citadel and is a retired pilot from the United States Air Force. He is a Top Producer at CTAR and maintains one of the highest “list to sale” ratios amongst his peers. Kip was the top producing commercial sales agent in 2005, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024. He received the CBC Bronze Circle of Distinction award in 2017, 2020, 2022 and 2023, as well as the CBC Gold Circle of Distinction Award in 2021 and 2024.
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About Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic
Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic is the leading commercial real estate brokerage company in the Southeast for over 37 years. Their team of consultants rely on market knowledge, relationships, experience and cooperation in order to provide the highest level of service to their clients in an ever-changing business climate. With a diversified and dynamic brokerage team of over 20 highly skilled and educated agents, they pride themselves in their local power and global presence. Coldwell Banker Commercial is owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Holding Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), the nation’s largest full- scale real estate services company in the United States. To learn more about Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic, visit www.cbcatlantic.com or www.cbcretailatlantic.com.
About Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates
Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic, an affiliate of Coldwell Banker Commercial®, provides commercial real estate solutions serving the needs of owners and occupiers in the leasing, acquisition and disposition of all property types. With a collaborative network of independently owned and operated affiliates, the Coldwell Banker Commercial organization comprises almost 200 companies and more than 3,000 professionals throughout the U.S. and internationally. For additional information, visit www.cbcworldwide.com.
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