A proud moment for Bergman Real Estate Group! Michael Bergman, President & Chief Executive Officer of Bergman Real Estate Group, has been named to the 2026 NJBIZ Commercial[...]

What is your proudest professional achievement?

Celebrating our company's 30th anniversary and honoring my father, Jerry Bergman, on retiring after 63 years in real estate was a proud milestone. It was an opportunity to reflect on our achievements and the family business we built together. I'm especially proud of our employees, whose dedication has been essential to our company's growth. Building a successful business is rewarding, but carrying on a family legacy and creating a place for people to grow and succeed is even more meaningful.

What do you foresee as the most disruptive change in commercial real estate in the coming year?

I believe AI will be the most significant force shaping commercial real estate, particularly office properties, by transforming how companies use space. As AI automates certain functions, some businesses may need fewer employees, while others may expand without a proportional increase in space. These shifts could reshape demand and prompt tenants to reconsider their footprints, space utilization and workplace design, with a greater focus on efficiency, collaboration and productivity.

What was the best career advice you've ever received (or what's your best advice for the next generation)

On my 24th birthday, my father handed me a full-page ad in the New York Times sponsored by the Better Business Bureau with the simple message … "A Word of Advice on Succeeding in Business: Honesty." That message has stayed with me throughout my career. My advice to the next generation is to work hard, take the long view, and always act with integrity. In commercial real estate, lasting success comes from treating people fairly, keeping your word, and building relationships based on trust.