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Commercial Realtors & REIT Managers

The region's first true commercial real estate platform.

different is a best-in-class real estate services company — commercial realtors and REIT managers — focused on Jamaica and Cayman real estate. We pair best-in-class brokerage with REIT structures that open real estate ownership to investors of every size.

Our different Group
Our approach

Two complementary divisions, one platform for property investment.

Realtors

We make real estate transactions happen.

  • Commercial Property Sales — we identify and underwrite properties, and connect qualified buyers, investors and/or financiers.

REITs

We broaden access to real estate ownership.

  • Arrangers — we source attractive properties and structure a dedicated holding company to own each one.
  • Brokers — shares in the holding company are priced efficiently and distributed to a wide range of investors.
  • Managers — we manage the HoldCo (REIT) to optimise investor returns and the value of the underlying property.
Our advantage

Five disciplines. One standard of execution.

Insight
Data-driven analysis and deep regional relationships ensure every property is positioned for performance and appreciation.
Distribution
A database of 15,000 registered real estate investor contacts; relationships giving access to an estimated US$10B of capital allocated to Caribbean real estate; multiple marketing platforms; a staffed call centre; and ownership of the “the.JAMAICA.shop” brand, active in all major diaspora markets.
Expertise
Decades of leadership across construction, finance, real estate, sales and marketing.
Governance
Transparent reporting, compliance and fiduciary standards provide institutional-level confidence.
Platform
Capital, development and management under one umbrella.
Our leadership

An experienced board and C-suite.

Expertise spanning regional finance, property development and investment management.

Don Christian Jr.
Don Christian Jr.
Chairman

Retired Lead Partner and Global Board Member of PwC US. Specialist in structured finance and investment advisory.

Chris C. Williams
Chris C. Williams
Director & CEO

Founding Partner of PROVEN. Finance and investment leader with deep regional expertise across Caribbean capital markets.

Gary Matalon
Gary Matalon
Director & COO

Founding Partner of Neustone, Construction Systems International and KLE Group. Project Management Professional with a proven track record in construction and property development.

Chantal Simpson
Chantal Simpson
Director & CRO

Corporate and commercial attorney with over 10 years’ experience. Corporate strategist with a background in investor relations.

Scott Jones
Scott Jones
Director

Senior Counsel at Walkers Global. Experienced attorney specialising in investment transactions for asset managers and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Michael McMorris
Michael McMorris
Director

Founder of Kronos Investment & Development and Chairman of VM Group. Former Executive Director of JAMPRO, with over 25 years of corporate and investment banking experience.

Armando Pizzuti
Armando Pizzuti
Director

Hospitality executive with decades of leadership across branded hotels, luxury resorts and lifestyle ventures in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Gregory Mayne
Gregory Mayne
Director & Qualifying Broker

Broker and realtor with over fifteen years’ experience in the real estate industry.

Why think different?

Built for exactly this environment.

Just five months since launch, different has secured J$3.5 billion in accepted offers. That traction reflects what today's market demands: a service provider that is thorough and clinical, dynamic and nimble.

Real estate is being reshaped by uncertainty and constant change. Vendors need timely, attractive exits; investors need reliable access to quality assets.

One that thinks different — and is different.
Contacts

Start a conversation.

Call the office or send us a note, and we will point you to the right person.

Office
Unit 4, 29 Lady Musgrave Road Kingston 5, Jamaica W.I.