J. Michael Struna

Advantage Realty Commercial, Inc.

Founded in 1978 by Mike and Patti Struna, Advantage Realty Commercial is a 48-year-old commercial real estate firm serving Northern Fairfield County, Connecticut, with a particular focus on the Greater Danbury Area.

The firm has been recognized numerous times by CoStar Group as one of the “Top 10 Power Brokers” in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Advantage Realty Commercial represents the sale and leasing of major office and industrial projects and specializes in office, industrial, investment, retail, and build-to-suit properties. The company continues to maintain the market-leading position it has held for the past 38 years.

Advantage Realty of Florida was founded in 2018. Patti Struna is the company’s President and co-owner and has been active in real estate for 48 years. J. Michael Struna is co-owner and Broker and has served the Housatonic Valley Region’s commercial real estate market for 38 years.

Lead Broker & Owner — J. Michael Struna

Professional Memberships & Experience

• CoStar Power Broker Award — numerous occasions

• National Commercial-Investment Real Estate Council

• Danbury Board of Realtors

• National Real Estate Brokers Council

• Fairfield County Consolidated Multiple Listing Service

• Connecticut Association of Realtors

• National Association of Realtors

• National Residential Sales Council

• Connecticut Real Estate Brokers Council

• Commercial Investment Division, Connecticut Association of Realtors

• Connecticut Economic Development “Site-Finder” Council — previous member

• Retired American Airlines captain — 28 years; Boeing 757, 767, 727, and DC-10

• Rated in the Citation V business jet

Community Affiliations

• Previously exclusive broker for the Town of Newtown’s Fairfield Hills Campus

• Town of Bethel Economic Development Outreach Committee — previous member

• Danbury Hospital Development Fund Board of Directors — 10 years

• Danbury Hospital Development Fund Investment Committee

• Danbury Hospital Executive Committee

• Two-time chairman of the Danbury Hospital Annual Campaign

• Active in the City Center Danbury redevelopment marketing program

• Connecticut Economic Development “Site-Finder” representative — previous

• Danbury, Bethel, and Ridgefield Chambers of Commerce

• Richter Park Men’s Golf Club

• Ridgewood Country Club — 9 handicap

• Bonita Bay Club — Bonita Springs and Naples

• Horizons at Bonita Bay Condominiums Board member

• Bonita Bay Club Greens and Grounds Committee

• Bonita Bay Club Board of Directors Nominating Committee

Education & Designations

• B.A. in Industrial Education and Psychology — University of Minnesota

• GRI — Graduate, REALTOR® Institute

• CRB — Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager

• CRS — Certified Residential Specialist

• CCIM — Certified Commercial Investment Member candidate

• ATP rating, flight instructor, flight engineer, and captain qualifications for the Boeing 767, 757, and 727

Completed CCIM Courses

• Marketing Techniques for Leasing and Selling Commercial Properties

• Fundamentals of Real Estate Investment and Taxation

• Fundamentals of Location and Market Analysis

• Advanced Real Estate Taxation and Marketing

• The Impact of Human Behavior on Commercial Investment Decision-Making

• Portfolio Analysis in Commercial Investment

• Regional Seminar on Lease Negotiating Strategies