Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Wellington, FL
Since 1986, Atlantic Western has delivered sophisticated real estate investment banking, management, and brokerage services with a boutique approach. Our expertise spans asset management, property management, leasing, commercial receivership, and land development, primarily serving institutional and private clients across the United States with a focus on Florida's office, industrial, retail, and equestrian markets.We specialize in repositioning underperforming assets through tailored strategies, combining deep market research with a tenacious work ethic to maximize client value. With over $1.5 billion in managed/sold assets, our team's 40+ years of collective experience in workout scenarios and land development positions us as leaders in complex real estate solutions. Our fiduciary commitment to client alignment ensures transparent, results-driven partnerships that prioritize long-term value creation.
Services
Asset Management
Property Management
Receiverships
Leasing Services
Land Development
Equestrian Property Sales
Commercial Brokerage
Investment Advisory
Debt Restructuring
Land Entitlement
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in real estate investment banking and advisory services
- Our team specializes in repositioning sub-performing real estate assets
- We provide tailored asset management plans for institutional and private clients
- Our commercial receivership expertise includes 20+ court-appointed Florida cases
- We combine institutional-grade expertise with boutique-level client focus
What people say
Maximizing returns
Fantastic job
Recommend them highly
Court-appointed expertise
Equestrian market leaders
Services
Asset Management
Our asset management services create value through customized strategies for commercial real estate portfolios. We specialize in stabilizing underperforming assets, enhancing cash flow, and executing disposition plans. With expertise in debt restructuring and litigation management, we deliver tailored solutions that align with client investment goals while maintaining fiduciary responsibility.
Commercial Receiverships
We provide court-appointed receivership services with proven expertise in managing complex real estate assets during litigation. Our services include property preservation, cash flow management, forensic accounting coordination, and strategic disposition planning. With 20+ Florida court appointments, we ensure compliance with judicial requirements while maximizing asset value for stakeholders.
Land Development
Our land development services focus on enhancing value for vacant and underutilized properties. We offer entitlement procurement, development supervision, and strategic marketing for land parcels. With specialized expertise in agricultural and equestrian land, we facilitate transactions that average $800 million in annual volume across four key states.
Property Management
We provide comprehensive property management covering retail, commercial, industrial, and residential assets. Our services include due diligence, operations management, tenant relations, and financial reporting. With a focus on value enhancement, we implement maintenance programs and leasing strategies that optimize property performance and investor returns.
Equestrian Brokerage
As industry leaders in equestrian real estate, we specialize in marketing and developing high-end equestrian properties. With 35+ years in Wellington's market, we handle land transactions for polo facilities, horse farms, and recreational properties, offering market insights and development expertise tailored to high-net-worth clients.
People
Bradley A. Scherer
President and Founder
Licensed Florida broker with 36 years of commercial real estate experience. Recognized expert in federal/state courts, with 20+ receivership appointments. Former senior bank officer managing $300M+ portfolios. Holds economics degree from University of Virginia.
Lester Red Armour III
Equestrian and Land Sales
30-year professional polo player inducted into US Polo Hall of Fame. Licensed broker since 1995 with expertise in equestrian real estate development across four states. Southern Methodist University graduate.
Bettina Holland Scherer
Vice President
Licensed Florida broker with 14 years as Development Partner at Trammell Crow Residential. Managed 3,500+ multifamily units. Paralegal degree from Adelphi School with 30+ years in South Florida real estate.
Preston Lamar Baez
Residential and Ranch Sales
Florida ranching expert with agricultural background. Licensed broker combining land sales expertise with physiology degree from Florida State. Specializes in Wellington equestrian market.
Laura Linfoot
Equestrian Sales
Licensed agent with 20+ years in polo management. Former general manager of Port Mayaca Polo Club. Texas A&M graduate with expertise in turf management and equestrian property sales.
Questions
What real estate services does Atlantic Western specialize in?
We specialize in asset management, commercial receiverships, land development, property management, and equestrian property brokerage across the southeastern United States.
How long has Atlantic Western been in business?
Since 1986, providing real estate services with a focus on Florida markets and expanding to serve clients nationwide.
What makes Atlantic Western different from other firms?
Our combination of institutional expertise with boutique service, 35+ years of receivership experience, and specialized knowledge of equestrian land markets sets us apart.
Do you handle commercial property workouts?
Yes, we have completed over $700 million in commercial real estate workouts and receivership assignments since our founding.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While focused on Florida, we serve clients nationwide with land development expertise in South Carolina, Texas, and Wyoming.
Can you assist with equestrian property transactions?
Yes, we're recognized leaders in Wellington's equestrian market with 35+ years of specialized experience in polo and horse farm properties.
