BROKERAGE GUIDE
How to choose a commercial brokerage.
The right commercial brokerage is not necessarily the one with the loudest marketing or the longest list of properties. It is the team that understands the assignment, communicates clearly and can organize the market around your decision.
Discuss your objective →WHERE THE WORK STARTS
Start with the assignment, not the brand
Ask how the brokerage would approach your specific requirement, what information it needs and which risks it sees. A thoughtful answer should be more useful than a generic claim of full service.
Understand who will do the work
Clarify the day-to-day point of contact, specialist involvement, reporting expectations and how the team handles questions outside its direct expertise.
Make the representation relationship explicit
Commercial brokerage involves duties, information and potential conflicts that should be discussed directly. Read the representation documents and obtain independent advice where appropriate before proceeding.
Common questions
Should I choose a large or small commercial brokerage?+
Size alone does not determine fit. Consider relevant expertise, attention, market relationships, process and the resources the assignment actually needs.
What should I ask in the first meeting?+
Ask about the proposed process, timing, communication, marketing or search strategy, fees, conflicts and what would make the assignment difficult.
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Bring us the commercial real estate decision—not just the address.
Tell us what you are leasing, buying, selling or evaluating. We will help define the next useful step and the right commercial expertise.
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