Top Commercial Real Estate Companies in the United States
From New York’s capital markets and Los Angeles’ entertainment corridors to Chicago’s logistics hubs and Dallas–Fort Worth’s fast-growing industrial parks, the United States is home to many of the world’s leading commercial real estate (CRE) agencies. On Clutch, you can find trusted partners for tenant representation, investment sales, property management, development advisory, and more.
Every profile includes verified client reviews, detailed service lines, and market presence to help you evaluate fit with confidence. Use filters to narrow by asset class (industrial, office, retail, multifamily, life sciences), budget, team size, and location to match your goals and timeline. Start with our curated lists and compare firms serving key U.S. metros and sectors:
• Top Commercial Real Estate Companies
• Commercial Real Estate Companies in Los Angeles
• Commercial Real Estate Companies in New York
• Commercial Real Estate Companies in Dallas
• U.S. Commercial Real Estate Companies for Business Services
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List of the Top United States Real Estate Services
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hoboken, NJ
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100% Commercial Property ManagementSweven Hoboken is a Commercial Property Management company. The Hoboken, New Jersey-based team specializes in Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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100% Commercial DevelopmentS&W Land Surveying Services is a Phoenix, Arizona-based Commercial Development company. Their services include Commercial Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, NY
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementCommercial Brokerage Services company Bridgeworks Coworking & Office Space provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management. They were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementWorkVille, a Commercial Property Management company, was established in 2016. They specializes in Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementNomadworks is a small Commercial Property Management company launched in 2018. Their services include Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Flagstaff, AZ
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100% Commercial DevelopmentLocated in Flagstaff, Arizona and Flagstaff, Arizona, Arizona Surveying, Inc. Is a small Commercial Development company. The team provides Commercial Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementCommercial Brokerage Services company Cocoon Coworking was established in 2021. The team offers Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hermiston, OR
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80% Commercial Property Management20% Commercial DevelopmentBruce Heating & Air Conditioning is a Commercial Property Management company. They offer Commercial Property Management and Commercial Development and were founded in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementCoalition Space, a Commercial Property Management company, is in New York, New York and Boston, Massachusetts. They focus on Commercial Property Management and were established in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Buffalo, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementCommercial Property Management company HANSA workspace is based in Buffalo, New York. They specialize in Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albany, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementHeadquartered in Albany, New York, Bull Moose Club is a Commercial Property Management company. The team offers Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glens Falls, NY
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementCommercial Brokerage Services company WorkSmart Coworking and Meeting Space was launched in 2018. The small team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Schenectady, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementURBAN CO-WORKS is a Commercial Property Management company. The agency is in Schenectady, New York. Their team provides Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementOrchard Workspace by JLL is a small Commercial Property Management company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York and Seattle, Washington. Their services include Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementAll Good Work Foundation is a Commercial Property Management company based in New York, New York and San Jose, California. They offer Commercial Property Management and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rhinebeck, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementLaunched in 2017, CO is a Commercial Property Management company. In Rhinebeck, New York, the team provides Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9White Plains, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementKOI Creative Space is a Commercial Property Management company. The small White Plains, New York-based team offers Commercial Property Management. The agency was founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementBKLYN Commons is a Commercial Property Management company founded in 2016. Their services include Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saratoga Springs, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementSaratoga CoWorks is a small Saratoga Springs, New York-based Commercial Property Management company. Their services include Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albany, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementBEAHIVE, a small Commercial Property Management company, is located in Albany, New York and Beacon, New York. Their services include Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springville, NY
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementUNOVA Coworking is a Springville, New York-based Commercial Brokerage Services company. Their services include Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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100% Commercial Property ManagementSaGE Workspace is a Commercial Property Management company. They focus on Commercial Property Management and are in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementCommercial Brokerage Services company Bat Haus Coworking was launched in 2012. The agency provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesNY Beauty Suites, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, is based in Brooklyn, New York and Brooklyn, New York. The team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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100% Commercial Property ManagementSmall Commercial Property Management company The Shop Workspace, is based in New Orleans, Louisiana and Salt Lake City, Utah. Their services include Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementConnect Hub Coworking, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, was launched in 2021. The small team specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementIn Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Flywheel Coworking is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. Their services include Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementHygge Coworking is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based agency provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementCoCotiv Coworking is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based Commercial Brokerage Services company. Their services include Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fuquay-Varina, NC
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementFuquay Coworking, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, is based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Their services include Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Asheville, NC
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementMojo Coworking is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, the team provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesEstablished in 2018, Tabbris is a small Charlotte, North Carolina-based Commercial Brokerage Services company. Their team provides Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntersville, NC
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementMain Street Coffee & Coworking, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, was established in 2019. The small team provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Mill, SC
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementLOOM Coworking is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. Launched in 2015, the team provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shreveport, LA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesIn Shreveport, Louisiana, THE OFFICE HUB is a small Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesEleanor's Place is a Commercial Brokerage Services company located in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodstock, GA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesThe Innovation Spot is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. Based in Woodstock, Georgia, the firm was founded in 2020. Their team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrenceville, GA
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementCommercial Brokerage Services company Cornerstone Coworking was launched in 2013. The small team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesElevator Factory is a small Commercial Brokerage Services company in Atlanta, Georgia. The team offers Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesCreateATL is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. They offer Commercial Brokerage Services and were founded in 2020. The firm is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rocky Mount, NC
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100% Commercial Brokerage ServicesStation Square is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team is headquartered in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and their services include Commercial Brokerage Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holly Springs, NC
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementCoworking Station, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, is in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The team specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Asheville, NC
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementCommercial Brokerage Services company WestBase Coworking provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management. They are in Asheville, North Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementUnknown Charlotte Coworking Space is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team provides Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Bedford, MA
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70% Commercial Brokerage Services30% Commercial Property ManagementGroundwork Coworking Space, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, was founded in 2014. The small team specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gloucester, MA
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80% Commercial Brokerage Services20% Commercial Property ManagementFounded in 2018, Wheelhouse Cowork is a Commercial Brokerage Services company. Their team specializes in Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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100% Commercial DevelopmentAtlantic Surveyors and Mappers, LLC is a Commercial Development company. The firm is located in Orlando, Florida. Their team provides Commercial Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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100% Commercial DevelopmentAuthentic Surveyors, Inc is a Miami, Florida-based Commercial Development company. They provide Commercial Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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100% Commercial Property ManagementCommercial Property Management company Digital Ignition was launched in 2016. The agency focuses on Commercial Property Management, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Bend, WI
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100% Commercial DevelopmentLaunched in 2018, Cornerstone Land Surveying, Inc. Is a small Commercial Development company. Their services include Commercial Development.
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List of the Top 15 United States Real Estate Services
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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30.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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26.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.3/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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23.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.1/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Washington, DC
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23.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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23.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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23/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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24.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Henderson, NV
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22/40.017.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Bernardino, CA
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23.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews1/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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24/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Ash, NC
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23.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.5/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roselle, IL
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22.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Pete Beach, FL
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23.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.9/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dublin, OH
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25/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.5/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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21.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.7/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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21.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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24/40.015.6/20 Reviews3.1/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Centennial, CO
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20.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.6/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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23.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews2.2/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vero Beach, FL
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16.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.7/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Commerce, CA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Milwaukee, WI
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Bellevue, WA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethlehem, PA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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17.7/40.00/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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14.6/40.014.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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14.6/40.014.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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14.6/40.014.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Commercial Brokerage Services35% Commercial Development35% Commercial Property Management
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U.S. Commercial Real Estate FAQs
Carefully assess alignment, proof, and process by considering these factors:
- Asset/geography fit – Look for recent, relevant transactions in your target submarket and asset class.
- Seniority and bench strength – Confirm day-to-day team leads, not just pitch partners.
- Data and marketing – Ask about their comps sources, research methodology, investor lists, and digital campaign reach for sales assignments.
- Conflicts and representation – Clarify dual-agency policies and how they manage competing assignments.
- Credentials – State licensing plus designations like SIOR, CCIM, CPM, or MAI for specialized work.
- Results and references – Review verified Clutch reviews, case studies, absorption/pricing outcomes, and time-to-close metrics.
Shortlist 3–5 agencies, share a clear brief with KPIs and constraints, and run a structured interview/RFP that requires strategy, timelines, and reporting cadence.
U.S.-based CRE agencies bring on-the-ground intelligence that’s hard to replicate remotely. Regulations, zoning, union rules, and incentive programs vary by state and even municipality, so you’ll benefit from a team that knows local entitlements, tax abatements, and permitting timelines. They also maintain real-time comps and deep relationships with landlords, buyers, lenders, and city officials, helping you uncover off-market opportunities and negotiate better terms.
For instance, life sciences leasing around Boston and the Bay Area requires lab-ready specs and power constraints; high-throughput industrial in the Inland Empire or Dallas–Fort Worth hinges on yard depth, trailer parking, and proximity to intermodal nodes.
Pricing depends on factors like scope, asset class, market, and deal size. On Clutch, most U.S.-based commercial real estate firms charge:
- Leasing commissions: Often 3%–6% of the total lease value, typically split between landlord and tenant representatives.
- Investment sales fees: Generally 1%–4% of the transaction value; larger deals trend toward lower percentages.
- Property management: Typically 2%–5% of effective gross income, with monthly minimums for smaller properties.
- Advisory/consulting: $150 – $500+ per hour for strategy, site selection, or portfolio optimization; fixed-fee studies can range from $3,000 – $25,000+ based on complexity.
- Owner’s rep/project management: Monthly retainers or percentage-of-cost (often 2%–5%) depending on delivery model and scope.
Always confirm what’s included (marketing, analytics, travel, tech platforms) and clarify exclusivity and cancellation clauses before signing.
U.S.-based firms cover a broad spectrum of markets based on asset types and occupier needs:
- Asset classes — Office, industrial/logistics, retail, multifamily, hospitality, medical office/healthcare, life sciences, self-storage, data centers, and mixed-use.
- Occupier sectors — Technology, finance, e-commerce, manufacturing, media/entertainment, biotech/pharma, education, nonprofit/public sector, and professional services.
Many agencies maintain specialized teams (e.g., healthcare leasing, life sciences conversions, last-mile distribution) to align with sector-specific regulations and build-out standards.
- Vague or outdated comps, or reluctance to share methodology.
- Pressure to sign exclusive agreements before scoping deliverables and exit terms.
- Overpromising on pricing or timelines without a concrete go-to-market plan.
- Limited local presence or thin track record in your submarket/asset class.
- Undisclosed dual agency or unclear conflict-of-interest practices.
- Poor marketing collateral for sales listings (weak photography, no floor plans or data room).
- Missing state licenses, few verifiable references, or high staff turnover.
If communication is sporadic during the pitch, expect the same post-engagement.
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