About Patrick Southern

Business Philosophy

“Every client needs exceptional service, accurate information and good advice that helps them look at every opportunity from all angles in order to make the wisest business decision. I love guiding my clients in this process to help them grow their net worth.”

In today’s rapidly changing real estate environment, Patrick Southern and his team provide an unrivaled level of expertise that brings their clients continual success. Supported by the Properties by Southern team, Patrick provides exceptional service, abundant knowledge and total transparency to every seller, residential buyer, developer, investment buyer or REIT (real estate investment trust) looking to liquidate their portfolio. Patrick’s unprecedented devotion to his clients, unmatched market expertise, experience in all aspects of the business (buying, selling, developing and investing) and unparalleled work ethic are the driving forces behind his decades of success. Patrick has been a student in The Mike Ferry Organization since his first year in the business and continues to work on his craft.

Professional Profile

Patrick Southern is a seasoned, results-driven and client-oriented real agent boasting 20 years of experience and more than 3,000 transactions. His success can be attributed to a multitude of significant factors including his exceptional work ethic and his continuous effort to educate himself in the intricacies of the real estate business. Patrick is backed by a highly qualified team that includes buyer and rental agents, a listing coordinator, an executive assistant/client services manager and a transaction manager. Together, Properties by Southern leverages an extraordinary database of technological and marketing resources to generate success for its clients.

Patrick Southern is the only agent in Hudson County that has helped a large hedge fund (Dixon Advisory USA) position the REIT’s portfolio for the sale of individual assets to achieve retail pricing. His ability to see the market and effectively navigate the sale of millions of dollars in real estate to ensure the highest sale price earned him exclusive representation of the fund. 

Awards and Recognition

Patrick’s professionalism, expertise, and proven ability to help his clients attain phenomenal results has been recognized across the real estate industry. He has sold more real estate in Hudson County than any other agent, has been the top-producing agent for over 10 consecutive years, and is recognized in the International Society of Excellence.

Areas of Expertise

As a lifelong New Jersey resident, property owner and investor, Patrick has a deep-rooted understanding of the surrounding housing market and financial aspects of the real estate industry. From ground-up construction to retro-fitting existing structures, Patrick possesses vast expertise across a diverse range of property types. His knowledge of the market helps developers design buildings that will have the highest price per square foot for final sell or lease-out. He also understands the financing component for “end user buyers” and permanent financing for landlords. His knowledge of the real estate market and undivided loyalty to his clients helps reduce the pressure and anxiety of top-dollar transactions. Patrick’s masterful negotiation skills and ability to create urgency around a sale help him net buyers and sellers maximum profits.

Personal Background

An energetic entrepreneur since the beginning of his professional career, Patrick formed his own site acquisition company when he was 19, later selling the company to start his real estate business. He is a prolific investor and property owner throughout Jersey City. Active in his community, Patrick has volunteered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hudson, Union and Essex counties.