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Senior Housing Investment Brokerage

We think like Principals…not like brokers
About Us

Marcus & Associates is a boutique brokerage that leverages extensive seniors housing and skilled nursing industry relationships and expertise with personalized services. Most importantly, we take the time to understand your property, the real estate, the local market and service mix. We study market dynamics and provide insights to clients throughout the investment cycle.

Leadership

Marcus
Van Ameringen

President

GA Real Estate License # 369771
Buckley Shuler Properties Inc:  License # 159971; Firm No. H-31076
Stephen R Shuler Broker

Marcus Van Ameringen is a seasoned seniors housing transaction professional with over five years of experience in selling, acquiring, and underwriting seniors housing, skilled nursing and real estate projects. Marcus is founder of Marcus & Associates Senior Living, LLC, a boutique investment brokerage. He has closed more than $30MM in transactions and brings senior level management experience in seniors housing to every deal having served in VP roles for five companies.

He led senior housing investment sales as Vice President at Colliers International, Atlanta, then serving as Vice President of Acquisitions at Lloyd Jones SL and Vice President of Business Development for 12 Oaks Senior Living. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Wellington Healthcare LP, driving premium mix revenues and sales strategy. He began his career as Director of Market Research for Life Care Centers of America.

Marcus is a frequent moderator and panelist at regional industry events. He earned his MBA in Marketing from Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management. He received a Masters in Music History from University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory and earned a BA from Auckland University, New Zealand. He lives in Plano, Texas with his wife.

Why Choose Us?

Experience

With over $30,000,000 of Seniors Housing sales, we are experts in developing and executing solutions for acquiring and divesting of Seniors Housing assets. Our expertise is working with a range of seniors housing owners, REITS, investors, developers and operators, aiming to create a customized solution for their real estate and financing needs. Whether one property or a portfolio, we bring the transactional expertise to the deal.

Confidentiality

In keeping with an investment sales approach and advisory role, we promise integrity and discretion in all that we do. We only market to a targeted group of qualified investors to ensure your privacy interests are protected. We do not list your property on our website, the internet or other social media platforms.

With direct operational experience, we share your concerns for the preservation of value, community or facility reputation, resident’s trust in the care provider, and employees’ stability in the work environment.

Results

Selling a property requires extensive business, operational and real estate knowledge to make smart, and well-informed decisions. Principals need brokers who understand challenges, opportunities, and solutions along with the knowledge of Seniors Housing transactions. We are industry veterans who recognize the business and the expectations of our clients. Our objective is to exceed client expectations by utilizing our industry knowledge and thinking like principals, not like brokers. The focus of Marcus & Associates is firmly centered on delivering superior results to clients with passion and enthusiasm.

Transparency is Paramount

We believe the basis of a successful transaction is rooted in transparency and effective communication between all parties involved. We maintain open communication throughout the transaction process.

It is our philosophy to actively educate clients so that the best decisions can quickly be made in their interests.

What Sets Us Apart?

INDIVIDUALIZED FOCUS …OUR BUSINESS IS YOU

ROBUST INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS – INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS, P/E SHOPS,  FAMILY OFFICES, PRIVATE INVESTORS, OWNER-OPERATORS

REPUTATION FOR INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM

INVESTMENT SALES EXPERIENCE WITH A NATIONAL BROKER

EXTENSIVE OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE ON PROVIDER SIDE

ACCESS TO SENIOR HOUSING FINANCING SOURCES (Debt and Equity)

“HANDS ON” EXPERIENCE GUIDING CLIENTS THROUGH HUD LOAN ASSUMPTION PROCESS

Get in Touch!

Contact us today to receive a complimentary, no-obligation
valuation of your community or portfolio.

Investment Advisory

We help investors maximize the value of their Real Estate by providing advisory and marketing services.

Sellers Representation

Investment Sales

Property Dispositions

Land Brokerage

Broker Opinion of Value

Market Comps Analysis

Financial Assumptions

Levered and Unlevered Return Analysis

Cap Rate

Buyers Representation

Property Identification

Market Research

Acquisition Underwriting

Contract Negotiation and Execution

Risk Analysis for Acquisitions

RECENT TRANSACTIONS

JULY 2024 - St. ives memory care johns creek, ga - $2.7M

Marcus & Associates / Buckley Shuler Properties Inc., facilitated the sale of St. Ives Memory Care, a 38 unit free standing community in Johns Creek, Ga. The property was closed having experienced operational setbacks during Covid. This transaction, which involved a favorable HUD loan assumption, was complicated by a winter freeze causing internal flooding and insurance issues.
Solinity, the buyer is a seasoned regional owner operator who plans to do a complete renovation and reopen as a state of the art Memory Care.
Marcus Van Ameringen, President of Marcus & Associates Senior Living, handled the transaction.

Auckland Harbor Bridge (New Zealand)

Consulting
and Advisory

New market introductions – Senior Housing Software

We assist innovators with finding early adopters and guiding the market roll out of new technologies to enhance resident living and generate desired margins for investors/owners.

Leading Operator and Technology Specialist Launches FYNN

Learn about the AI-driven platform to proactively drive care and margins.
How FYNN Drives NOI through Operational Efficiencies

On - Site Market Intelligence

Is your community differentiated from the competition?  Or, a “me-too?”  A maxim in marketing is “differentiate or die.”  What is your unique selling proposition?
Having toured 200+ Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities, CCRC’s/Life Plan Communities and Skilled Nursing Facilities conducting market intel research, we know what works and what doesn’t.  
Marcus & Associates is excited to share the approach to partner with you to achieve the due diligence required through risk analysis pre-acquisition, repositioning an existing asset to ensure its competitive advantage, or understanding on-the-ground market realities.

ATTACHMENTS
See Sample Market Intel Analyses conducted by Marcus Van Ameringen
Preston Park Cities, Dallas (with narrative)
Harbor Chase, Plano
Ashton Manor Consulting Proposal (sample)

Why Work with Us?

Known Entity

A seasoned industry veteran of over 30 years, Marcus Van Ameringen brings a wealth of knowledge and industry experience to each transaction. He most recently served as Vice President of Business Development for a Dallas-based senior living provider and has been a featured Panelist and Moderator for Interface Seniors Housing Conferences. He is a former seniors housing broker with Colliers International based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Track Record

Successfully filled Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care properties for Life Care Centers of America, Ethica Health and Retirement Communities, Thrive Senior Living, GoldenCrest Senior Living, Retirement Care Associates, and others.

Local

A Dallas, Texas broker with successful projects in the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest. We are extremely responsive to the priorities of ownership.

Respect

Providers are supported and have transparency throughout the transaction. We approach each partnership with respect and open dialogue.  

Bias for Results and Innovation

“Nothing happens until someone sells something.” This is the mantra of Marcus & Associates.  

For a no obligation initial consult, call or email us.
Testimonials

Marcus is an outstanding individual and team player. I worked with Marcus for 5 years and found him to be extremely knowledgeable in the capital markets space as well as investment brokerage. He always stayed on task and was tenacious in his efforts to culminate a successful outcome for all concerned. Whether a team member or a leader, Marcus earns my highest recommendation.

KEN CARRIERO, CCIM, National Director, SVP National Seniors Housing Group, Colliers International, Inc.
Testimonials

Marcus is a highly skilled individual that directed the marketing efforts in a very detailed, outcome oriented manner. He has a lot of experience related to developing a business model that drove census.

KATERINE JOY, REGIONAL VP OF OPERATIONS, ORIANNA HEALTH SYSTEM
Testimonials

Industry tested, proven knowledge has enabled Marcus to develop marketing programs that work effectively in an increasingly competitive environment and Marcus can bring those results to your company.

John Elliston, Former VP Operations - Thrive Senior Living; Past President South Carolina Association of Residential Care Homes
Testimonials

Marcus always insisted on and ensured fairness to all parties. Marcus protected the reputation of all parties, always. He has a strong work ethic and consistently goes beyond delivering high-quality results. His diligence and ability to analyze complex situations make him an invaluable asset to any project or initiative.

Tod Petty, CMO Galerie Living/ FYNN.IO
Testimonials

Marcus knows this business. Inside and out. I have found him to be thoughtful, wise, and considerate in every interaction (even a simple, "How are you?") I have had with him for years. Whether as your first option, or your second opinion, Marcus is worth your time and consideration.

John Horton, Advisor to Senior Management, Collier Brown & Co.

Contact Us

Get in touch! Contact us today to receive a complimentary, no-obligation
valuation of your community or portfolio.