About Us

Professionalism - Creativity - Service. From development to to brokerage to leasing to management, A. J. Properties (AJP) will provide your business with integrated real estate services maximizing your dollars and marketing potential. Our specialty is the Cross Corridor region of Central Maryland, a distinct market stretching from Columbia to Annapolis.   We also serve real estate clients from Baltimore to Washington as well as southern Pennsylvania and northern Virginia.

In the heart of the Cross Corridor is Odenton Town Center and Fort Meade.  We don't just know this area, we live it. Our expertise is built on a solid foundation of education and experience.  We give countless hours serving on various groups and committees, which allows us to comprehensively understand the issues facing Odenton and West Anne Arundel County.  This, in turn, ensures our clients’ needs are met with the most in-depth and accurate information.  

We have in-depth knowledge of the Cross Corridor market, extensive local contacts and attentive service. We are pleased to provide special guidance to smaller or less experienced clients. To benefit your business community, we also work closely with local municipalities on the revitalization and marketing of business and historic districts.

Client service is number one, therefore, each member of AJP's real estate team is a specialist with years of experience and solid professional credentials. AJP is comprised of creative thinkers who can apply their collective knowledge to work with your specific requirements and situation. You also get the added benefit of working directly with a company principal, ensuring a level of service not always available from other real estate firms. A. J. Properties is proud to celebrate 24 (1983) years in the business community.

Jay Winer - Mr. Winer is the President of A. J. Properties and has worked over the past 30 years in Odenton doing land development, both residential and commercial. He began AJP in 1983 to handle commercial real estate brokerage, development, property management and consulting.  We currently manage more than 280,000 square feet of property.

In 1991, he was appointed by the County Executive to head up the Odenton Growth Management group.  He chaired the legislated Odenton Town Plan Oversight Committee for six years; leading the eleven member committee into all elements of bringing the 1600 acre plan to fruition. Today, many projects undertaken by that committee are now serving area residents.

Continuing his long and dedicated history of public service in both Anne Arundel and Howard counties, Mr. Winer currently serves on the Anne Arundel Community College Foundation Board. His previous service includes Chairman of the Board for the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation, President of the Howard County Tourism Council and, by the appointment of the County Executive,  the Greater Washington Board of Trade.

He holds a 1969 B.S. Degree in Business and Public Administration. Mr. Winer is married with two grown sons and two grandsons who reside in Odenton.

Along with her financial acumen, Ms. Wilner has extensive knowledge of construction management. This knowledge is key for both development and property management projects.

She is married with two children.

A. J. Properties can tailor a package of services that includes sales, leasing and tenant representation; development and property management; financing; marketing; consulting and investment partnerships. We offer these services for office, retail, and industrial or warehouse properties.

You may also know us for our creative adaptation of historic buildings for commercial use. Our team successfully renovated Historic Savage Mill, a 19th century cotton mill, which is now home to retail artisans and craftsmen, as well as the east coast's largest fine antiques center and a period decor banquet facility catering business and festive affairs. AJP's talents have created this multi-use restoration to combine the historic structure with a unique mix of retail/studio uses attracting a broad regional market. AJP now manages this complex of 175,000 square feet.

Development

A. J. Properties' development services help clients maximize the value of commercial land and buildings.

Experienced in office, retail and warehouse/industrial projects, A. J. Properties guides both private companies and public agencies through the entire development process. Our comprehensive services include land-use, construction management, brokerage and property management. AJP can also conduct effective marketing programs for a single building or an entire business district.

When AJP developed the Winmark Center in Odenton, two office buildings consisting of 64,000 square feet, Winmark's sophisticated design and high-quality construction helped set a new standard for commercial property in the area. Today, these Class A office buildings are home to prestigious tenants such as Johns Hopkins' Health Center and Hayward Baker.

Other specialized needs can also be met with our knowledge of unimproved land values, existing property values, zoning issues and environmental regulations.  We also have in-depth knowledge of the Odenton Town Center Plan and how it affects local development.

A. J. Properties' strength lies in a good understanding of what you need to be successful in your business. Our experience and connections make all the difference in finding the right property or buyer. Determining location, market, financing, service offered and more, are all crucial in today's competitive market.

From conception to completion A. J. Properties can meet your commercial property needs.

Brokerage

A. J. Properties combines professional real estate expertise with a friendly hands-on approach to client service. Offering sales, leasing, tenant representation and property management, we specialize in meeting the needs of smaller businesses that may not get the same level of service from a large real estate broker.

A. J. Properties uses its extensive business contacts and in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market to effectively represent clients in the sale and lease of office, retail and industrial properties or buildings.

When you are looking to lease space, using AJP's knowledgeable tenant representation specialists can free you from the time and hassle of searching for your specific requirements. We will locate the space you need, negotiate contract terms with the Landlord, review the lease, and assist in lease execution and occupancy -- usually at no charge to the tenant.

AJP special consulting services can help with determining your space requirements, rent planning, pro formas, financing, space planning and construction management as well as alerting you to other things you may not have thought about. We can use our special experience in operating retail businesses and properties to review your business and financial plan to help ensure that your business will be successful.

Based in Odenton, A. J. Properties' specialty is the Cross Corridor, a distinct market stretching from Columbia to Annapolis which includes the Odenton Town Center and Fort Meade areas. We also gladly serve real estate clients "from beltway to beltway" -- Baltimore to Washington -- and in southern Pennsylvania and northern Virginia.

Property Management

When you need effective commercial property management services, we can help. AJP keeps current with today's methods, uses good common sense and conservative financial implementation. Lease administration, tenant relations, rent collection, financial reporting, property maintenance, marketing and tenant construction management are all services designed to run a property efficiently, boost its profitability and enhance its value. A. J. Properties manages more than 280,000 square feet of commercial properties.