Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales Team Establishes Presence in Phoenix

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Walker & Dunlop has expanded its Investment Sales team by appointing Christopher Westcott as managing director in Phoenix, Arizona. This strategic hire is part of the company's expansion in the mountain and Western U.S. regions. Westcott brings over 25 years of multifamily expertise and has been involved in transactions worth more than $2.5 billion, covering 16,000 units.

The company has shown strong performance in Western markets, with a combined transaction volume of $20.29 billion across Denver, Southern California, and Phoenix over the past three years. Walker & Dunlop has completed over $57 billion in property sales volume since 2021 and originated over $30 billion in debt financing volume in 2024, including $25 billion for multifamily properties.

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• Strategic expansion into Phoenix market strengthens Western U.S. presence
• Significant transaction volume of $20.29B in Western markets over past 3 years
• Strong lending performance with $30B in debt financing volume in 2024
• Robust multifamily property sales volume of $57B+ since 2021

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BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has grown its Investment Sales team with the addition of managing director, Christopher Westcott, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Westcott’s strategic onboarding is part of the company’s coordinated expansion effort in the mountain and Western U.S., spanning Denver, Southern California, and now Phoenix.

Chris Westcott (Photo: Business Wire)

Westcott will focus on the origination and execution of multifamily investment sales across Arizona, working directly with the Investment Sales teams in Denver and Southern California, as well as the existing Capital Markets team based in Phoenix. He brings more than 25 years of multifamily expertise to Walker & Dunlop and has been involved in more than $2.5 billion in multifamily transactions, totaling 16,000 units.

“We're thrilled to have Chris join the team and contribute his vast experience from the principal side to enhance our advisory practice,” said Kris Mikkelsen, executive vice president and co-head of Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales. “With Chris’ track record and deep market knowledge, we are growing our robust West Coast team and enhancing our ability to serve clients across the region. This strategic addition, alongside our teams in Denver and Southern California, positions us to capture even more market share in the western U.S.”

Walker & Dunlop has demonstrated impressive volume across business lines in the Denver West markets. Over the past three years, the company has seen significant transaction and sales volume across Denver, Southern California, and Phoenix. Together, these markets have contributed to a combined total transaction volume of $20.29 billion in the past three years, showcasing the significant regional coverage and momentum in the western U.S.

“I’m excited to join Walker & Dunlop and contribute to the continued growth of its Investment Sales platform,” said Westcott. “I look forward to leveraging the company’s strong position in the West to drive even greater success in the region.”

Prior to joining Walker & Dunlop, Westcott held leadership roles at institutional investment firms such as Black Creek/Ares and The Wolff Company, as well as private capital groups Friedkin Realty Group and Jackson Square Properties, where he specialized in property management, asset management, and acquisitions.

Walker & Dunlop is a leader in multifamily property sales, having completed over $57 billion in property sales volume since 2021. The firm is also one of the top providers of capital to the U.S. multifamily market. In 2024, Walker & Dunlop originated over $30 billion in debt financing volume, including lending over $25 billion for multifamily properties. To learn more about our capabilities and financing options, visit our website.

About Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States and internationally. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. Our innovative people, breadth of our brand, and our technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry.

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FAQ

What is the total transaction value of Christopher Westcott's multifamily deals before joining Walker & Dunlop (WD)?

Christopher Westcott has been involved in multifamily transactions worth over $2.5 billion, totaling 16,000 units over his 25-year career.

How much was Walker & Dunlop's (WD) transaction volume in Western U.S. markets over the past three years?

WD achieved $20.29 billion in combined transaction volume across Denver, Southern California, and Phoenix markets in the past three years.

What was Walker & Dunlop's (WD) property sales volume since 2021?

WD completed over $57 billion in property sales volume since 2021.

How much did Walker & Dunlop (WD) originate in multifamily property lending in 2024?

WD originated over $25 billion in lending for multifamily properties as part of its $30 billion total debt financing volume in 2024.