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Cheryl Darmanin joined Keller Williams Commercial in 2017 and has since built a reputation as a trusted advisor and skilled negotiator in the commercial real estate sector. She is a Master Certified Negotiation Expert, Strategic Marketing Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, and Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource. In addition, she is a certified Real Estate Advisor through the National Association of Expert Advisors.
Cheryl actively contributes to the commercial real estate community and beyond, serving on several boards and organizations. Her affiliations include CREWNJ (Commercial Real Estate Women of NJ), FIABCI (International Real Estate Federation), Millburn Short Hills Chamber of Commerce, Morris County Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Advisors for the Touro College Graduate School of Business. She is a past president of the Harding Township Education Foundation (HTEF), past co-chair of the South Orange Village Alliance Business Recruitment Committee, and has been involved with AWNY (Advertising Women of New York), B.I.G. (Believe, Inspire, Grow), and the Overlook Hospital Auxiliary. She also coaches new real estate agents entering the profession.
Based in New Jersey, Cheryl has successfully represented clients in the acquisition and disposition of assets across all major commercial real estate classes, including retail, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, office, and medical. Her client base ranges from tenants and local property owners to institutional investors.
Before transitioning into real estate, Cheryl built a 20-year career in media and marketing sales. She began in local ad sales for The Weather Channel in Atlanta and later helped establish network operations in London, Düsseldorf, and Amsterdam. Upon returning to the U.S., she became Operations Manager for TWC’s Ad Sales Division in New York. She then expanded into digital marketing sales, holding senior sales executive roles with ABCNews.com/ABC Entertainment, Women.com (iVillage.com), and USAToday.com.
Cheryl’s leadership career advanced further at Yahoo!, where she served as Managing Director of Account Management for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. In this role, she was responsible for over $1 billion in revenue and led a team of 250 professionals.
Her commercial real estate career has been consistently recognized with top honors. Cheryl is a multi-year recipient of the NAR Circle of Excellence Award (2014, 2019–2024). She has also been recognized with KWRI’s Gold and Silver Awards, Top Associate awards for units and volume, Top 25 Producer recognition, Sale of the Year, and Top Ten Agent honors.
Cheryl’s background blends deep expertise in sales, marketing, and negotiation with a passion for real estate economics. This combination allows her to provide clients with informed, strategic, and results-driven guidance across all aspects of commercial real estate.
Home Types:
House, Commercial, Condo, Multifamily
Years of Experience:
12
Education:
New York University
University of Tennessee
Kennesaw State University
Middle Tennessee State University
