Eastern Union Launches National Expansion with Hire of Elliott Kunstlinger

Before transitioning into brokerage, Kunstlinger spent years on the ownership side of commercial real estate, a background that informs his approach to navigating intricate institutional deals. His recent track record includes multiple $225 million engagements for a single Manhattan asset, alongside significant financings in Brooklyn, New Jersey, Florida, and across the Midwest. He joins a firm currently managing billions in annual transaction volume, bolstered by a recent $125 million loan for a Chicago apartment complex.

Eastern Union’s expansion strategy centers on combining robust in-house underwriting and administrative support with proprietary technology, including the AveryGPT platform. The firm offers a commission structure that scales to 90 percent without caps, coupled with a self-directed reimbursement budget of up to $150,000 for producers who hit $1 million in volume. According to Zlotowitz, the firm is currently in active discussions with additional senior and emerging brokers to further widen its geographic footprint.