The best commercial real estate agents help clients navigate the complicated process of buying, selling, and leasing commercial property. Their expertise ensures clients get the most value for their money and avoid unnecessary financial loss.
They typically provide hands-on guidance for marketing services, navigating complex local commercial zoning and property laws, acquisitions, leasing transactions, and contract negotiations.
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Brown Harris Stevens
Brown Harris Stevens is one of New York City’s top commercial real estate agents. It is a leading firm that provides a variety of real estate services including sale, rental, property management, appraisal and corporate relocation.
The company is a subsidiary of Terra Holdings, which is one of the largest privately held real estate service providers in America. The company has a portfolio of seven operating divisions, including residential & commercial sales, residential & commercial rentals, appraisals, consulting and insurance.
The company is also known for its luxury listings and excellent service to clients. Its brand identity is designed by Pentagram and emphasizes its culture of excellence.
Warburg Realty
Warburg Realty has a long-standing reputation for attracting and retaining top agents. Located across the city, their 150-plus agents are geographically well-situated and use their Internet connections and personal networks to ensure their clients have immediate access to New York’s finest properties and purchasers.
According to a report from Warburg Realty, home prices have dropped between 10 and 20 percent since they hit their peak in 2015. This is an indication that New York City’s housing market has entered a bear market.
The market in Manhattan is now a microcosm of a national one. There are still some bright spots — such as Brooklyn’s brownstones and Central Park West’s ultra-high-end luxury homes — but prices have stalled.
In a recent interview, Jeremy Kamm, an associate broker at Warburg Realty, explained how the Lower East Side’s resale market has changed in the past few years. He also talked about what he thinks the future holds for real estate in the city.
RXR Realty
RXR Realty is a leading real estate owner, investor, operator and developer committed to building socially, economically and environmentally responsible communities. The Company’s core growth strategy is focused on New York City and the surrounding tri-state area markets.
The Company operates 93 iconic properties in the greater New York metropolitan area. Its portfolio includes a concentration of large Class A office buildings located in Rockefeller Plaza, Madison Avenue and Park Avenue.
The Company’s portfolio of commercial real estate assets and investments has an aggregate gross asset value of $21.0 billion. The Company is the largest commercial real estate owner, manager and developer in the New York metropolitan area. The Company is dedicated to delivering high quality products and services in order to maximize value for owners and tenants alike.
CBRE
CBRE is one of the top commercial real estate agents in New York City. They are known for their ability to complete large, complicated deals on behalf of their clients.
The company is a great choice for landlords who want to work with a firm that has a lot of experience in their particular industry. However, they are not for every landlord because they offer a wide variety of services and do not always focus on local areas.
CRE is the largest commercial real estate services and investment firm in the world (based on 2018 revenue). They have more than 90,000 employees and serve real estate investors and occupiers through more than 480 offices worldwide and provides CRE space for sale. They provide a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. They also offer litigation services. This is particularly helpful for landlords in the case of disputes with their tenants.