Member Directory
Brokers

Steve Badgero
Colliers
Steven has built his career in the commercial real estate services industry, starting with summer internships in high school, on to his current day position on his team with Colliers International. Representing clients in commercial real estate is his passion and he has grown into assisting a variety of local and national tenants with implementation of their real estate needs. He has a proven track record for assisting corporate clients and growth firms by increasing the triple bottom line of their real estate requirements, economic incentives, and investments.

Bruce Baja
Signature Associates - Southfield
As founding broker and Director of the Retail Division, with over 30 years of experience, Bruce specializes in representing retailers, landlords, developers, and investors in the sale and leasing of freestanding properties, strip centers, land, investment and development opportunities. He combines his extensive industry knowledge, relationships, earnest work ethic, and ultimate drive to succeed with Signature Associates' many resources, which has resulted in more than $1 billion in commercial real estate transactions.

Gino Baldino
NAI Mid-Michigan
Gino Baldino, Commercial Specialist, has over 20 years of commercial real estate sales and leasing experience. Gino focuses on retail, office and industrial properties along with business opportunities and investment properties. A trusted advisor to his clients, Gino provides clients with the market information and property analysis so they can make informed real estate decisions.
As developer and manager of retail strip investment properties, Gino has helped local investors and national chains achieve their real estate objectives.

Brandon Ball
Dwelling Realty- KW Northern Michigan
Brandon is the Broker/Owner of Dwelling Realty and has been a dedicated real estate professional in the Manistee area since 2006. Serving as the 2025 President of the Mason, Oceana, Manistee Board of REALTORS®, Brandon has also been honored as the 2020 REALTOR® of the Year by the same organization.
Specializing in listing resort properties and second homes, Brandon has earned the prestigious RSPS (Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist) Certification, as well as the SRS (Seller Representative Specialist) Designation, reflecting their commitment to providing top-notch service to clients. With almost 20 years of experience listing and selling all types of real estate, Brandon brings unparalleled expertise and personalized solutions to every transaction.
When you're selling, Brandon is dedicated to helping clients navigate the real estate process with confidence. Reach out today to put Brandon's experience and knowledge to work for you!
"I moved to Manistee in 2005 from Royal Oak, Michigan but grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan. I used to visit family in Manistee as a kid and decided that it was time to live here full time. You just can't beat living by Lake Michigan! I enjoy boating with my family, golfing when I can, touring the Northwest Michigan coastline, and taking advantage of everything that this exceptional area has to offer.
I love what I do and it gives me great satisfaction knowing that I am helping people accomplish one of the biggest transactions in their lives. I take pride in my work and knowing that I have given each transaction my very best. This alone has helped me work with some great people as well as their family and friends. Referrals are always in the forefront of my mind. This is not a temporary job for me but rather a lifelong career. I plan on helping many more people with their transactions and with that I guarantee that I do not treat any transaction like it is my last."

Eric D. Banks
Dominion Real Estate Advisors
Eric D. Banks is a Principal, Partner and Group President of Dominion Real Estate Advisors and currently serves as the companies Executive Managing Broker. In addition to his transactional client services, Eric has oversight responsibilities for the company’s brokerage services team. As a member of Dominion’s Executive Management Team, Eric also has responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the company. Dominion Real Estate Advisors is a consecutive recipient of the CoStar “Power Broker Award,” and recognized as one of the top commercial real estate firms in the United States. Eric is also individually recognized by CoStar as a Power Broker Award recipient for his transactional work. Eric has 25 years' experience in commercial real estate and has distinguishing himself as a leading industry professional; and was inducted to the Midwest Real Estate Hall of Fame, distinguished class of 2024. With specialized knowledge in investment, industrial & high-tech, office and retail properties, Eric has an established track record as a top producing deal maker with a proven ability to work through more complex real estate transactions that may involve difficult value assessment, creative financing structures, bankruptcies, short sales, lease vs. buy analysis, new lease structuring, environmental risk or executing and negotiating tax free exchanges. Eric has been engaged by some of the area’s largest property owners, developers, and corporations. Prior to becoming a full-time real estate professional, Eric practiced law for eight years with two of Detroit’s most prestigious law firms. Eric is often sought out as a consultant on real estate matters and has provided subject matter expert witness testimony in both state and federal court litigation matters and acted as a court appointed Receiver. A Michigan native and graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Eric resides with his wife and two children in Birmingham, Michigan.

Joseph M. Banyai
Signature Associates - Southfield
After 45 years in the industry, Joe has become one of the state's top commercial real estate brokers. He specializes in industrial and hi-tech brokerage in the I-75 corridor and is a vacant land/build-to-suit expert. Many local business owners and municipalities utilize his expertise as a real estate consultant. His expertise also includes sale-lease backs, investment sales and sophisticated multi-property transactions for tax-deferred exchanges. Joe has been named Michigan Association of Realtors - Realtor of the Year and Michigan Commercial Broker of the Year. He was also named Michigan Commercial Realtor of the Year, Local Realtor of the Year and was named the Top Salesperson for Signature's Industrial Division. Joe is a founding Principal of Signature Associates.



