W. D. Bill Buffington
Commercial Advisory Group“Where strategy, wisdom, and success converge in commercial real estate.”
- Role
- Cre Broker Associate at Real
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About W. D. Bill Buffington
W.D. “Bill” Buffington, Jr. With nearly three decades of distinguished expertise in Florida’s commercial real estate sector, W.D. “Bill” Buffington, Jr. offers comprehensive advisory and transactional leadership encompassing acquisitions, dispositions, sophisticated 1031/1033 tax-deferred exchanges, IRS‑170 bargain sale charitable conveyances, structured leasing, and strategic land development from entitlement through permit issuance.As a former co-owner of Tristar Realty Group, LLC (Tampa), Bill directed site selection and acquisition for industrial, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, Class A office, and investment-grade land assets, with transactions under contract cumulatively exceeding $950 million. His approach is characterized by rigorous due diligence and meticulous contract structuring.Bill’s tenure with Rubin Real Estate (Clearwater) and Welfont (Tampa) enhanced his proficiency in non-vertical land development, entitlement navigation, and brokering negotiated solutions aligning investor, developer, and municipal interests. additionally, working with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking solutions to the ever challenging need for capitalHis entrepreneurial portfolio includes ownership and operation of 32 retail inline mall units, 6 retail strip center locations, and 6 specialty franchise retail stores throughout Florida and Georgia, providing him with deep expertise in retail leasing economics and landlord-tenant relations. Complementing this, he owned and operated a DOT-certified Ready-mix concrete enterprise, recognized as the fastest-growing independent supplier in the Southeast, demonstrating adeptness in logistics, regulatory compliance, and construction services integration.A four-time Pinnacle Award recipient, Bill’s career is defined by unwavering integrity, fiduciary rigor, and strategic execution, serving commercial clients statewide with unparalleled market insight and transactional acumen.
Experience
Cre Broker Associate
Oct 2025 — Present · US
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