Craig Fernsler

Craig Fernsler has devoted more than 35 years to commercial real estate, investment strategy, and long-term wealth preservation. As a Realtor and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), he works with clients on commercial and investment property decisions while focusing on profitability, tax efficiency, asset growth, and financial stability.

Craig's background combines experience as both a real estate advisor and an active investor. Over the years, he has personally negotiated transactions, managed properties, evaluated risks, and structured deals. This hands-on involvement has given him a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with real estate ownership.

Craig's expertise includes a wide variety of commercial and investment properties, including single-family investment homes, apartment buildings, retail strip centers, development land, and vacation properties. Throughout his career, he has remained focused on helping clients strengthen cash flow and pursue long-term wealth-building goals.

A significant portion of his work centers on advanced real estate and tax strategies. He has guided investors through 1031 Exchanges, Cost Segregation Strategies, Installment Sales, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), Deferred Sales Trusts, and NNN net-leased retail property transactions. Since these strategies are often complex, many investors seek his assistance to understand their choices better and make informed decisions.

Craig's personal investment journey began in 1989 with the purchase of his first investment property. Since then, he has personally bought and sold approximately $19.3 million in commercial and investment real estate. He has also owned and operated multiple limited liability companies tied to his investment activities. Since 2000, he has purchased and developed several hundred acres of land across multiple counties and two states for both brokerage and personal investment purposes. These experiences have provided him with firsthand knowledge of ownership responsibilities, financing concerns, market fluctuations, and financial requirements.

Craig's professional leadership includes service within CCIM. In 2015, he served as Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic Region for CCIM International and as a member of its International Board of Directors. In 2012, he served as President of the PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter. He continues to contribute through the CCIM National Government Affairs Committee, the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors Board of Directors, and as a Real Estate Instructor. He also holds Series 22 and 63 securities licenses.

Outside of his profession, Craig supports organizations such as One House At A Time (Beds for Kids), the Boy Scouts of America, the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, and the Animal Coalition of Delaware County. He is a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge and serves as a trustee in his church. He enjoys spending time with his wife, their two adult sons, and the family’s Golden Doodle. Golf and scuba diving are among his personal interests.

Throughout his career, Craig Fernsler has focused on helping people make sound real estate decisions that create lasting financial value through practical experience, industry knowledge, and a long-term perspective.