Who We Are

Marker Development is a Raleigh, NC based real estate consulting firm and strategic partner with a primary focus on acquisition, entitlements, and development for single family, townhomes, multi-family, and mixed-use real estate development primarily in the Southeastern United States.

Our Purpose

Our goal is to contribute to the success of local communities by providing quality housing opportunities. In everything we do, we aim to fulfill our mission to serve local communities.   

Our mission is to provide quality development options for regional builders and investors. We strive to create communities that are safe and welcoming.

Stephen Freeman - Principal Consultant

Stephen began his career in real estate by managing the Market Research for CBRE’s Atlanta office in 1994.  Upon graduating Summa Cum Laude and receiving his MBA from University of Georgia, Mr. Freeman joined a boutique real estate consulting firm specializing in both surplus real estate disposition and new market analysis. 

From there, he moved into corporate real estate and acquisitions where he has since spent his entire career.  With local knowledge and both regional and national expertise, he has worked in an array of industries and specialties including childcare, franchising and quick serve retail (QSR), single-family, multi-family, senior housing, collegiate housing, and military housing with many of the leading public and private firms in their respective industries.