National Association of Professional Insurance Agents Sells Old Town Headquarters, Secures New Location

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Newmark announced today that it facilitated the sale of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) headquarters comprising multiple parcels located at 400, 414 and 418 North Washington Street and 413 and 417 North Columbus Street in Alexandria, Virginia on behalf of PIA to parties related to Sunrise Senior Living, LLC.

Newmark’s Jeff Tarae, Larry FitzGerald and Chris DiBitetto represented PIA in the sale, as well as in the acquisition of PIA’s new headquarters space in Old Town Alexandria located at 415 and 419 North Lee Street.

“For more than 40 years, North Washington Street has been PIA’s home and our place in the community. As representatives of the nation’s independent, professional insurance agents, our core values include helping people and being a good neighbor,” said PIA’s Executive Vice President & CEO Mike Becker. “As we move just a few blocks away, we look forward to remaining a contributing member to our Alexandria community.”

“With the sale of its initial headquarters office space and the acquisition of new space, PIA is poised to continue to successfully serve its members in its new Old Town location,” said Newmark Managing Director Jeff Tarae. “We were pleased to see PIA’s original headquarters, with high visibility along North Washington Street, garner so much attention in the market,” added Executive Managing Director Larry FitzGerald.

About National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
Founded in 1931, PIA is a national trade association that represents member insurance agents and their employees who sell and service all kinds of insurance, but specialize in coverage of automobiles, homes and businesses. PIA members are Local Agents Serving Main Street America SM. PIA’s web address is www.pianet.com.

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