Real Estate Law Guru: How Gabriel Bodner is Transforming Mortgage Tech with ClearCloser
As a Co-Founder of ClearCloser alongside Founder and CEO Kristine Viera, Gabriel Bodner is a distinguished member of ClearCloser's leadership team, bringing over 14 years of experience in real estate law, private lending, title, and insurance to the innovative mortgage technology company. Bodner’s extensive background and expertise play a pivotal role in driving ClearCloser's mission to modernize and streamline the mortgage process.
Gabriel Bodner is a private and correspondent lender, as well as a seasoned real estate attorney. A native New Yorker, Bodner began his career as a consultant during the tech boom, later transitioning to residential real estate development in New York City. His passion for real estate led him to earn a J.D. from the Cardozo School of Law, where he honed his legal skills and deepened his understanding of real estate law.
Bodner’s professional journey includes significant experience at the Bureau of Asset Management, Real Estate Division, at the Office of the Comptroller of the City of New York. In this role, he managed real estate assets and gained valuable insights into asset management and public sector real estate transactions. This experience provided a strong foundation for his subsequent legal practice.
As a practicing attorney in Florida since 2007, Gabriel Bodner has built a robust practice focusing on real estate law, private financing, commercial and residential closings, and title insurance. He founded his own firm, Bodner Law Group, in Miami in 2009, which now employs four attorneys dedicated to real estate law. Bodner's firm serves clients throughout Florida, assisting them with a wide range of real estate transactions and legal matters.
Bodner is deeply involved with the International Council of Shopping Centers and has extensive national experience with 1,031 exchange sales/acquisitions, private and alternative financing, and net lease property transactions. His expertise in helping clients obtain financing for deals involving national credit tenants and developers is particularly noteworthy. Over his 15+ year career, Bodner has been dedicated to assisting homeowners facing foreclosure, utilizing strategies such as short sales, short payoffs, alternative financing, and negotiations with lenders to help clients avoid foreclosure and retain their homes.
His extensive background in real estate law and private lending is immensely beneficial to ClearCloser. His deep understanding of the legal and financial intricacies of real estate transactions ensures that ClearCloser's platform is both compliant with regulatory standards and highly effective in meeting the needs of its users. Bodner's expertise in title insurance and his experience with commercial and residential closings enhance the platform's ability to facilitate smooth and secure transactions.
Bodner’s hands-on experience with private mortgage lending is particularly valuable to ClearCloser. His knowledge of alternative financing solutions and his ability to navigate complex legal and financial landscapes provide critical insights that inform the development of ClearCloser’s innovative solutions. Bodner’s role in the company helps ensure that ClearCloser remains at the cutting edge of mortgage technology, offering solutions that are not only innovative but also grounded in real-world legal and financial expertise.
Gabriel Bodner’s strategic vision and leadership are integral to ClearCloser’s success. His ability to anticipate and address the challenges faced by homeowners and lenders alike positions ClearCloser as a leader in the mortgage technology sector. Bodner’s involvement in high-stakes real estate transactions and his commitment to finding innovative solutions for complex problems align perfectly with ClearCloser’s mission to transform the mortgage industry.
Bodner's contributions extend beyond his technical expertise; his strategic insights help shape the long-term direction of ClearCloser. His experience in both the public and private sectors provides a unique perspective that enhances the company's ability to navigate regulatory environments and adapt to evolving market conditions.
