Featured Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Leasing Brokers*
TheBrokerList.com has a number of licensed CRE professionals who specialize in a number of different areas. Below is our directory of Minnesota Leasing focused brokers.Looking for office space, retail space, medical space, industrial buildings or any other types of buildings, our professional CRE brokers can help you.
Chad Anvary
Edina , MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Connor recently joined Transwestern as an Associate specializing in office and industrial properties in the Twin Cities metro area. Raised by real estate professionals, Connor has grown up in the industry working in property management and construction roles throughout high school years and beyond. He has successfully executed office and industrial transactions in the Minneapolis | St. Paul metro area and throughout the U.S.
Alex Baron
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Alex joined Transwestern in early 2014 as part of the Minneapolis industrial brokerage team. During his tenure with Transwestern, he has been an integral part of new business development and client retention. With a focus on occupier services and agency leasing, Alex has continually exceeded the expectations of his clients through hard work and attention to detail.Alexs real estate background, along with an in-depth knowledge of the market, allow him to analyze each transaction and provide accurate and invaluable insight to his clients.
Bryan Beltrand
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: As a Vice President, Bryan Beltrand brings over 26 years of experience to Transwestern's office brokerage team. Extensive experience in commercial real estate sales, leasing and construction supplies him with the capacity to understand all aspects of a clients needs. Throughout his career, Bryan has completed over 1,300 transactions for over 8,000,000 square feet totaling in excess of $900,000 million in consideration. Bryan consistently performs as a top broker.
Rozeanna Berg
Forest Lake, MN
Brief Bio: Dedicated, Focused Commercial Real Estate Professional who specializes in portfolio management and real estate investment.
Full Bio: Focused and driven business professional who thrives on working in a challenging, fast-paced environment. With over 16 years of management experience, working in both small and large business settings, she understands the importance of creative problem solving, exceptional customer service, and attention to detail.
Rozeanna's curiosity and concern for others have been key in building lasting relationships and contributing to her overall success.
Debbie Bonner
Eagan, MN
Brief Bio: Commercial Real Estate Marketing & Research
Full Bio: Debbie is a licensed real estate agent currently assisting a team of highly motivated, successful, commercial real estate agents. She is responsible for creating and coordinating our client’s property marketing campaigns, designing marketing brochures, offering packages and listing presentations and updating online commercial real estate websites. Researching current market availabilities, property transfers, demographics, and comparables for agents and clients is another important aspect of her responsibilities.
Reed Christianson
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Reed is a principal at Transwestern that provides insight and leadership to Transwesterns brokerage staff and downtown office portfolio. During his 22 year career, Reed has worked on transactions totaling over eighteen million square feet. His client list includes Travelers, Pimco, Zeller, ASB Capital, Franklin Street, Heitman Financial, United Properties, Spear Street Capital, Shorenstein, DCI Technologies, Colonnade Properties, CBREI, 614 Company, and Ryan Companies.
Brett Draxler
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Brett is an Associate at Transwestern focusing on agency leasing and occupier services. His client base includes both local and national owners and users; he has completed transactions on behalf of his client both locally and nationally. A strong advocate for his clients, Bretts knowledge and expertise helps to align real estate needs with ownership goals to produce outstanding results.
Royce Durhman, CCIM
Wayzata, MN
Brief Bio: Specialties: Office and industrial buyer and tenant representation and acquisition/disposition of investment properties.
Full Bio: Royce Durhman has been involved with helping his family manage and develop commercial real estate since 2004, and has been a broker at KW Commercial since 2014. Royce uses that experience, along with his real estate finance education from the CCIM Institute to help his clients make decisions that will improve their bottom line.
Royce has focused most of his brokerage efforts on representing business owners in the office & industrial markets, and he has also helped several investors with the acquisition/disposition of investment property. Royce prides himself in being a bird-dog for his clients. He goes above and beyond most brokers by cold calling local businesses and informing business owners about listings and market opportunities.
Royce’s strengths are being responsive to his clients, and using his financial education to get creative on deals that don’t fit into the “conventional box”.
Royce is active in the commercial real estate community and participates as a member of the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR), the National Association of Realtors, and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).
Nate Erickson
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Nate is a Vice President in the Industrial Services group at Transwestern. He has served the Minneapolis/St. Paul market since 2011 and specializes in representing companies in the manufacturing, distribution and life sciences fields. He has extensive experience assisting clients with facility acquisitions and dispositions, lease renegotiations and relocations. His clients have recognized him as a consultative, honest and dedicated resource to solve complex real estate challenges. Hes contacted regularly by repeat clients and is a tireless advocate for their interests
Brian Ertel
Wayzata, MN
Brief Bio: As a Real Estate Professional, Brian takes a Big Picture view of each of his clients, helping them solve their unique real estate goals with integrity.
Full Bio: Using his experience and contacts to bring investors, partners, creative entity structuring, unique financing and other ‘outside the box’ ideas is where Brian goes the extra mile making sure that the transaction is consistent with business or investor objectives and managing all elements of the transaction to ensure a smooth close.
His experience in manufacturing has given him a unique ability to help manufacturing clients develop and implement successful relocation and/or expansion strategy. Integrity is the cornerstone of Brian’s business philosophy. A solid marketing plan, attention to detail, and frequent communication equates to an effective campaign with minimal surprises on all sides.
Jonathan Forkner
Minneapolis/St.Paul Metro, MN
Brief Bio: Commercial Real Estate Broker at RE/Max Results Commercial
Full Bio: Our group is a full-service, commercial & investment real estate brokerage with offices in Edina, Minneapolis, St. Paul & Woodbury, Minnesota. A division of RE/MAX Results (results.net) with 25 offices & over 680 licensed associates. The largest independently owned RE/MAX franchise in North America.
RE/MAX Results Commercial Brokers serve a select group of clients for acquisition & disposition, landlord & tenant leasing representation, customized asset marketing programs & commercial real estate consultation services.
Areas of specialization include: Office | Retail | Industrial | Commercial Investments
Chris Fritch
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: eXp Realty and a CCIM Designee
Full Bio: As a CCIM Designee, I focus on new development, landlord representation, leasing, user sales and investment sales in the Twin Cities. In 2008 I moved to KW Commercial after 18 years with Re/Max. In April 2021 I moved my team to eXp Realty with the objective to provide the most comprehensive real estate services to my clients through my extensive network of brokers and agents and my affiliation with other top-performing professionals.
Paul Gibbs
Minneapolis , MN
Brief Bio: Specialties: Real Estate Strategic Planning, Property Acquisition & Disposition, Confidential Searches, Land Sales & Property Re-positioning
Full Bio: The Excelsior Group's Real Estate Advisory team specializes in tenant representation, focusing on companies looking to lease new space, renew or restructure an existing lease, sublease, buy, sell, or develop commercial real estate. In addition, the company has significant experience representing landlords of some of the top office properties in the Twin Cities market. As an entrepreneurial real estate firm, the Real Estate Advisory team is a boutique commercial real estate provider. Our strategy is to understand and solve our clients’ needs in a collaborative and creative manner. We partner with companies of all sizes, from local start-ups to large multi-national corporations.
The Real Estate Advisory team is a partnership with The Excelsior Group. The Excelsior Group is a local premier commercial real estate firm devoted to exceptional work in the fields of development, management, real estate investments, brokerage, and land development. Together, the Real Estate Advisory team and The Excelsior Group are comprised of over 75 employees, creating an environment where we all work together for clients.
Ryan Hardin
Ramsey, MN
Brief Bio: Whether you want to Buy, Sell or Lease Minnesota Real Estate contact me, I am here to help.
Full Bio: Hardin Companies commercial real estate teamed with Partners Real Estate MN to welcome you to our comprehensive full service commercial real estate website. Whether you are looking to Buy, Sell or Lease Commercial Real Estate in Minnesota, we are always here to help. Services including, office, industrial, land development, retail, non-profit, muti-family, property management, contact Hardin Companies today at 612-356-2002.
Mike Honsa
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Mike Honsa joined Equity Commercial Services, the predecessor to Transwestern in the Twin Cities, in 2004. He focuses his work on the development of new business along with the marketing of third party brokerage and tenant representation accounts. Mike provides Transwestern with a strong business background and a teamwork driven approach which is essential to exceeding the expectations of his clients. During his career, Mike has worked on transactions totaling over ten million square feet. His client list includes Travelers, Equus, Group RMC, Interstate Partners, Opus Northwest, Ryan Companies, McGough Construction, Fiserv, IRET, CSM, Olympus, Behringer Harvard, Schafer Richardson, HPI, The Excelsior Group, Hudson Advisors and Elion Partners.
Norma Jaeger
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Norma specializes in leasing and sales in the suburban office markets. She has a development and lease transaction background with emphasis on building strong client relationships with tenants and building owners. She provides expert market knowledge and a commitment to detail while focusing on her clients priorities. Over her career she has completed millions of square feet in transactions and has played an integral part in developing approximately 1.5 million square feet of Class A office and office showroom facilities.
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Minneapolis, MN
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John Johannson
Edina , MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: A seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in commercial real estate, John is accomplished in all areas of the industry including development, brokerage, sales, finance, and construction. As the Managing Director of Retail Services, John oversees the leasing and marketing of all Minnesota properties in Transwesterns retail portfolio. His diligence and extensive knowledge of the marketplace have resulted in the sale or leasing of over 10 million square feet of retail/commercial space since 1990, and in the sale or purchase of approximately 370 acres of commercial land. John is also active in the investment sales sector, having been involved in the sale of approximately 12 shopping centers exceeding 1,200,000 square feet. Additionally, John is the principal, owner, and developer of a retail portfolio of roughly 1.2 million square feet. The properties are located throughout the Twin Cities metro area and in the California central valley. Including the currently owned portfolio, John has developed roughly three million square feet of retail space.
Mark Kampmeyer
Edina , MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: With over 32 years of experience in the retail shopping center industry, Mark has a unique and insightful perspective on retail development, project leasing and sales. During his career he has been involved in nearly all aspects of retail shopping center development from initial center design, through municipal entitlements, construction, lease-up and disposition. During the past fifteen (15) years, prior to joining Transwestern, Mark worked for a national retail development and construction firm and was responsible for directing all retail sales and leasing efforts for over three million square feet of retail space across 38 shopping centers located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Nebraska, and Arizona.
Morgan Kane
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Morgan Kane is a Vice President in the Minneapolis office and focuses on Landlord representation. Morgan advises commercial real estate owners on all aspects of the marketing and leasing process resulting in maximum property value in commercial office buildings. Morgan joined Transwestern in 2016 and is currently working on a portfolio of Minneapolis urban office buildings totaling approximately 4.6M SF. Morgans client list includes Pimco, Zeller Realty, Shorenstein, Crestlight Capital, Golub, Oaktree Capital, Sumitomo, Travelers and The Ackerberg Group.
Brad Kaplan
Edina , MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: As a Senior Retail Associate at Transwestern, my expertise focuses on landlord and tenant representation in the Twin Cities and out-state Minnesota markets. In this role, I assist clients with strategic planning and budgeting, market research and potential disposition of retail assets. In my previous role as a senior associate retail broker at Cushman & Wakefield, I focused on a special leasing project representing United Properties Investment in the Greater Milwaukee market. In 2015, I was awarded the MNCAR Retail Transaction of the Year Award for my work with LA Fitness at the Aurora Center in West St. Paul. Also in 2015, I was awarded CoStars prestigious Power Broker award for my professional contributions to the retail brokerage industry in the Twin Cities. Ive served on the CCIM Board of Directors in both a legislative and membership capacity and have previously served as the MSCA committee chair organizing events for member networking and leadership opportunities. Outside of my role as senior retail associate at Transwestern, Ive coached several youth baseball teams and have, over the past 10 years in this role, found that teaching teamwork and sportsmanship is a true passion of mine, one that I bring to all aspects of my personal and professional life.
Amber Lange
Maple Grove, MN
Brief Bio: I am a Broker and work in commercial real estate at Keller Williams Classic Realty Northwest/KW Commercial Twin Cities.
Full Bio: I am a Broker and work in commercial real estate at Keller Williams Classic Realty Northwest and KW Commercial. I specialize in all aspects of real estate including selling, buying, investing, leasing, and 1031 exchanges. I take pride in the research I do to keep up with real estate market trends. When working with clients, I listen to their needs and take their best interests into consideration. I promise to be knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable, and hardworking. I possess the requisite negotiating skills to help reduce stress and find my clients the best value for their real estate transaction.
Jim Montez
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Jim joined Transwestern in 2018 to expand the firms agency leasing services in Downtown Minneapolis. Jim began his career in 1988 with a local real estate investment and development firm specializing in the redevelopment and repositioning of under-performing real estate assets. The depth and breadth of Mr. Montezs ability to understand complex real estate issues comes from his wide range of experience addressing his clients needs in every capacity and from all perspectives, from the Investors and Sellers, to the Landlords and Tenants. Rounding out this value-adding combination is his multi-faceted experience with office, industrial, telecom and multifamily product types.
Connor Nichols
Edina , MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: As Vice President of Transwestern's Office brokerage department, Chad Anvary meets the commercial real estate needs of his clients with an emphasis in the Twin Cities market. Chad previously joined Colliers International (formerly NAI Welsh) in 1999 and started his brokerage career in Office Leasing, but in recent years, he has expanded his business to include land acquisitions and investments.
Janet Olson
Edina , MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: In her role at Transwestern, Janet has a variety of responsibilities focusing on retail real estate in the Twin Cities. One of her specialties is working with landlords in leasing up their shopping centers. This includes creating marketing pieces that make the properties stand out in their respective trade areas and finding the right tenants to fill vacancies. Janet also works closely with local developers in the Twin Cities managing third party reports, coordinating project financing, and preparing advertising pieces. Janets wide-ranging experience in the commercial real estate field has prepared her to complete any assignment as needed by her clients.
Leslie (Lee) Racine
Oakdale, MN
Brief Bio: Specialize in acquisitions, dispositions, tenant representation, consulting, capital campaigns, & fundraising for nonprofits, planning, & agency representation.
Full Bio: Lee Racine is a 35+ year veteran who has focused his entire career in Real Estate. He has been involved as an Accredited MN Tax Assessor, Department Manager, and Tax Court Representative. He initiated his own Real Estate Appraisal Firm and the following years became one of the largest and most successful real estate companies in the metro area. I understand that today's commercial real estate market is both an art and a science, A marriage between objective analysis and negotiations. I interpret current market trends and provide my clients with information needed to make intelligent decisions.
In today's ever-changing volatile market, I bring my clients the due diligence and passion needed to achieve their goals. I take the time to know my clients and their needs and to be responsive to formulating objectives addressing their concerns and goals.
I specialize in acquisitions, dispositions, tenant representation, consulting, capital campaigns, and fundraising for nonprofits, planning, and agency representation in leasing. My strengths are with the non-profit client as well as the for-profit client. I have specialized in churches, restaurants, hospitality and food production, storage facilities, assisted living facilities, office/retail properties and small to midsize industrial/warehouse properties.
Eric Rapp
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: As a Senior Vice President at Transwestern, Eric Rapp specializes in the leasing and sales of office, industrial, and educational buildings. Erics disciplined approach to serving his clients and in-depth market knowledge have earned him a strong reputation with owners, tenants and the brokerage community. His list of services includes tenant representation, site search and selection, lease and purchase negotiations, and property marketing for owners. Eric prides himself on his excellent analytical and technical skills that elevate his ability to provide accurate and insightful consultative solutions to his clients real estate needs.
Frank Richie
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Frank is a Vice President at Transwestern focusing on occupier services and investment opportunities. His client base includes both local and national users; he has completed hundreds of transactions locally as well as in 18 states. A strong advocate for his clients, Franks knowledge and expertise helps to align real estate needs with business demands, minimizing occupancy costs, and providing increased flexibility.
Eric Riemer
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Helping clients in tenant representation, purchase, sale, and leasing of industrial and office properties in Minneapolis/St Paul.
Full Bio: CRE Partners is a boutique commercial real estate brokerage company located in Minneapolis, MN that has big exposure and great partners. Our commercial real estate agents have found a way to provide the best service and achieve the best results while avoiding all the pitfalls and conflict of interest of a big company. Our technology and platform allows us to provide better service, achieve better results, for less cost than our competition!
Mike Salmen
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Mike co-founded Equity Commercial Services, the predecessor to Transwestern in the Twin Cities, in 1996 and has been a partner since its inception. He focuses on new business development as well as the marketing of third-party brokerage accounts. Mike also provides occupier solutions to tenants on a local and national level. A top producer, Mike brings over 33 years of experience in the Twin Cities marketplace. Mike played an integral role in bringing Transwestern to the Twin Cities marketplace and building it into one of the regions premier commercial real estate firms.
Kris Schisel
Edina , MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: During Kris Schisels commercial real estate career, she has brought a high energy level to every assignment she has taken on with creativity and tenacity. As a Senior Real Estate Associate, her expertise is Landlord Representation with a strong passion for working on new development and re-development projects on many levels. Kris extensive background in sales, marketing and property management enhance her ability to strategically assist owners and developers in the lease up and potential repositioning required within their retail portfolios.
Chris Simmons
Edina , MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: As the Managing Director of Retail Services, with over 25 years' experience, Chris Simmons has completed over 2,000 lease, sale, and build-to-suit transactions representing almost eleven million square feet of retail space. Chris specializes in tenant representation and the acquisition of land assets. His expertise extends to all types of retail properties, from neighborhood strip centers to regional shopping centers. Chris strength is understanding the specific needs of retail owners and tenants. He has helped many prominent local and national clients identify appropriate trade areas and complete negotiations enabling them to achieve their real estate objectives. Chris brings an honest, straightforward approach, combined with exceptional market knowledge that retail owners and developers appreciate.
Tony Strauss
Edina , MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Tony Strauss has been deal making, place making, match making and problem solving in the retail & restaurant real estate industry since 1993. His years of dedicated brokerage service have built lasting relationships with local, national and international industry leaders, retail & restaurant chains, landlords, developers, investors and brokerage colleagues. Tonys work has also received numerous industry recognitions including MNCARs retail deal of the year award, 7-time recipient of CoStars Power Broker award and brokering several winning deals of the MSCA Starr Award. Changing market conditions happen often and Tony meets those challenges with energy, creative visioning and a passion for adding value. Over his tenure, Tony has worked with every type of retail commercial real estate client and can be called upon for his expertise and relationships to aid in effective solution finding. Tony has a reputation for persistence, attention to detail and success whether its for roll-out strategy, market penetration, single site requirements, leasing for new or existing projects, acquisitions or dispositions.
John Thompson
Arden Hills, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: John is a 38 year veteran of the commercial real estate industry. He joined Equity Commercial Services in 1998 as a Partner focusing on the marketing of third-party management contracts and tenant representation. Since the joint venture with Transwestern in 2009, John has continued to be a dominant force in the Northeast, East and Southeast Industrial markets. John has played a major role in the continued success of the St. Paul Industrial Property portfolio consisting of 38 buildings comprised of approximately 2,000,000 sq. ft.and has been a part of this business for 33 years.
Molly Townsend
Edina , MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: With over 15 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Molly brings a blend of professionalism, creativity and enthusiasm to every assignment she undertakes. Her in depth market knowledge and strong communication skills enable her to acclimate to each client's individual style and business requirements. As a Senior Associate, Molly specializes in leasing of retail properties throughout the metro area. She represents both property owners and retailers through in-depth consultation, property evaluation, project leasing, site selection and lease negotiations. She works with a mix of local and national retailers on both urban and suburban locations.
Brian Wheeler
Eagan , MN
Brief Bio: You are not just looking for a broker, you are looking for someone who will come to work, be ethical and get the deal done.
Full Bio: My philosophy is "win-win." I believe the most successful deals are done when all parties win. You are not looking for just any broker; you are looking for someone who will come to work, won't give up, will be ethical and makes sure the deal gets done. I treat all of my clients and partners like V.I.P, and in return, we see amazing results that exceed all expectations.
Ben Youds
Minneapolis, MN
Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.
Full Bio: Although a new hire, Ben received his real estate license while playing professional hockey and has also kept up to date on local and national trends. He looks forward to bringing the same hard work, enthusiasm, and energy that he brought to his successful professional hockey career.
*Featured Commercial Real Estate Brokers are those who have completed their Directory Profile.
