ABOUT
KIM LICCIARDI
Empowering Individuals to Achieve Success
Kim Licciardi is a seasoned commercial real estate professional and the Partner & Business Development Leader at Black Diamond Realty, a boutique commercial real estate brokerage based in Morgantown, WV. With deep roots in finance and commercial banking, Kim brings over 20 years of high-level experience to her role, including a successful tenure as Vice President of Commercial Banking at BB&T Bank, where she managed and structured over $350 million in her commercial portfolio.
Kim holds a Master of Science in Industrial Labor Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting, both from West Virginia University. She also completed executive banking studies at the prestigious BB&T School of Banking at Wake Forest University, strengthening her expertise in finance, investment banking, commercial lending, and negotiation.
Kim attained her CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation in October 2023, a prestigious credential that recognizes deep expertise in the commercial and investment real estate industry. She has also been awarded the SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) designation, an elite accreditation held by fewer than 3,900 professionals worldwide. This mark of excellence is reserved for the top-performing brokers and advisors in the industrial and office sectors, signifying:
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High ethical standards – SIOR members adhere to a strict code of ethics, ensuring trust and integrity in every transaction.
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Proven performance – Designees must meet rigorous production thresholds and demonstrate a consistent track record of successful deal-making.
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Specialized expertise – The designation emphasizes advanced knowledge in industrial and office brokerage, including leasing, sales, and tenant representation.
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Global recognition – With members in 45 countries, SIOR connects Kim to a powerful international network of leading real estate professionals.
Holding this designation places Kim among the top 1% of commercial real estate professionals worldwide and assures her clients of her integrity, in-depth market insight, and strategic deal execution capabilities.
Licensed as a commercial real estate broker in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, Kim joined Black Diamond Realty in June 2020, transitioning from banking to pursue her passion for commercial real estate. Since then, she has played an integral role in numerous sale and acquisition transactions totaling more than $400 million. Her specialties include acquisition/disposition analysis, investment and IRR analysis, deal structuring, contract negotiation, underwriting, and client engagement. She has cultivated a vast network of professional relationships across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Kim’s transactional experience spans a wide range of sectors including office, industrial, flex space, retail/restaurant, business parks, student housing, land, hospitality, specialty medical offices, and build-to-suit developments. She takes an innovative, solutions-based approach to every project and is passionate about raising the standard in commercial real estate by bringing buyers/sellers and landlords/tenants together in a meaningful and strategic way.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Kim is actively involved in mentoring emerging professionals in the industry and regularly participates in regional real estate panels and conferences. She is an advocate for economic development and smart growth across Appalachia and is known for her ability to connect capital with opportunity. Her leadership style emphasizes integrity, transparency, and long-term relationship building, making her a trusted advisor to clients and colleagues alike.