Featured Minneapolis Commercial Real Estate Brokers*

Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.

Full Bio: Leif joined the firm's Tenant Advisory and Workplace Solutions group in December 2021. A 25-year veteran of the industry, Leif focuses on Tenant and Buyer representation within the Twin Cities Market and is a specialist in land and site acquisition work in addition to serving office and industrial requirements. He serves a broad range of clients including financial institutions, private investors, national clients, law firms, insurance companies, restaurants, and the medical industry. Leif is dedicated to providing exceptional service and positive results for his clients on a consistent basis. He is also an owner/investor of commercial real estate.

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.

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.

Brief Bio: Bloomington MN commercial real estate broker with a background in legal.

Full Bio: Bloomington MN commercial real estate broker with a background in legal.

Brief Bio: Brisky Net Lease specializes in investment and net-leased investment sales. His successful track record showcases him as a nationwide NNN deal-maker.

Full Bio: Established in 2010, Brisky Net Lease was created to fill a gap in the commercial real estate investing market. With an emphasis on results and relationships, Brisky set out to be a different brokerage business with better client relations, communication, and innovation. Since our beginning, that passion and focus have helped our clients better achieve their goals. Through our client-centered approach, Brisky has merged personal and professional success in the commercial real estate investing industry. As a one-stop-shop, we bring our premier commercial real estate listings, knowledge, and expert guidance to a wide range of buyers and sellers. Our successful and experienced deal-making team is dedicated to bringing value to our clients and ensuring that your needs and goals are top priorities. We have the depth to assist with the largest of assignments yet be ultra-responsive and nimble with turnaround times. At Brisky, we demand the best of our teammates and encourage a culture of continuous growth and education. Our experts in commercial real estate MN have expanded to work nationwide, and bring you the very best.

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.

Brief Bio: We represent tenants, property owners/investors and developers to buy, sell and lease commercial real estate.

Full Bio: Lisa Christianson founded The Retail Marketing Group in 1991, a company focused on marketing shopping malls and neighborhood strip centers. She grew the company and sold it in 1996. From there she worked as an investment broker at Griffin Companies, a Minneapolis based commercial real estate firm. In 2001 Lisa formed Christianson & Company Commercial Real Estate Services. Lisa has been very active in several small business ventures as the owner and marketing specialist. She has been managing investment properties, including her own portfolio, since 1993 providing accounting, leasing, management, acquisition and disposition services. The experience gained and the relationships she's developed over the past 20+ years have proven to be great assets in ensuring smooth transactions for her clients. Lisa is tenacious about tenant representation enjoying the opportunity to work with other business owners to lease or buy space and help them understand how their choices affect their brand, employees, strategic plan, and budget. Lisa also oversees all of Christianson & Company's listings, emphasizing superior communication with property owners and maximizing marketing exposure for their properties. Lisa is a licensed real estate broker in both Minnesota and Florida. She is President of the Board of The Minnesota Association of Commercial Realtors (MNCAR), and sits on the Unity Bank Community Advisory Board. She is a member of the Minnesota Shopping Center Association, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Metro IBA and the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO). In 2013 she was named one of the 51 most influential Women in Business by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal. Truly passionate about helping to better the lives of children less fortunate, Lisa is Chairman of the Board of Connections to Independence (www.c2iyouth.org) and serves as a Guardian ad Litem in Hennepin County. When she is not working, volunteering, or spending time with her husband and teenage son and daughter, you might find Lisa on the golf course, by the pool or on the beach in Southwest Florida.

Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.

Full Bio: Erik Coglianese is an Associate/Analyst for Transwesterns Minneapolis-St. Paul capital markets and investment sales practice. Erik is partnered with Harrison Wagenseil. He provides brokerage services, marketing, deal execution, and financial analysis for the disposition and acquisition of single- and multi-tenant office, medical office, industrial, and retail properties.

Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.

Full Bio: Ben is a key member of the Transwesterns Occupier Solutions group, primarily focusing on market intelligence and transaction management services. Over the course of his career, Ben has specialized as a partner for occupiers exclusively, and has utilized his market expertise and attention to detail to ensure the success and timeliness of his clients requirements. Ben has partnered with clients locally throughout Minneapolis/St. Paul, and also on numerous projects throughout the country, which includes working with several Fortune 500 companies.

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.

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

Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.

Full Bio: Brian Fogelberg is Transwesterns Minneapolis St. Paul Managing Director of Occupier Solutions. He has 27 years of professional experience in the real estate and legal industry providing advisory and transaction services for organizations across a broad spectrum of industries. Brians services include local and national tenant representation as well as national account portfolio and transaction management. He utilizes a strategic approach to exceed the clients objectives through measurable KPIs. Brian also uses his experience as an attorney to ensure clients receive appropriate counsel throughout the process.

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.

Brief Bio: We represent tenants, property owners/investors and developers to buy, sell and lease commercial real estate.

Full Bio: Marilyn Fritze joined Christianson & Company in 2015, bringing more than 8 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. At Christianson & Company, Marilyns focus is on transaction details and client relations. Prior to joining Christianson & Company, Marilyn was at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), where a large portion of her time was spent on property marketing, financial analysis, and sale and leasing transactions. Prior to JLL, Marilyn worked for CBRE. Marilyn also has an extensive marketing background, working in several industries as a marketing executive. Marilyn graduated from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management with a B.S. in Business/Finance. She is a member of Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR) and Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women (MNCREW). Marilyn enjoys golfing, traveling, cooking, fishing, and spending time with her husband and children. Marilyn often volunteers her time and fundraises for a variety of non-profit organizations.

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.

Brief Bio: Minneapolis commercial real estate broker.

Full Bio: Minneapolis commercial real estate broker.

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.

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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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.

Brief Bio: Minneapolis commercial real estate broker.

Full Bio: Minneapolis commercial real estate broker.

Brief Bio: Minneapolis commercial real estate broker.

Full Bio: Minneapolis commercial real estate broker.

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.

Brief Bio: <p data-end="553" data-start="172">North Star Commercial Real Estate Advisors is a collaborative, relationship-driven brokerage led by Scott Naasz, serving clients across Minnesota. We combine decades of market expertise with modern marketing tools to help brokers and clients succeed. Our team culture emphasizes integrity, mentorship, and the freedom to grow your business with real support.</p>

Full Bio: Why Work With North Star Commercial Real Estate Advisors At North Star Commercial Real Estate Advisors, we believe success in this business comes down to collaboration, integrity, and expertise. Led by Scott Naasz, a seasoned broker with decades of experience in Minnesota’s commercial markets, our team combines deep market knowledge with a modern, relationship-driven approach to brokerage. We’re not a traditional, high-pressure firm — we’re a tight-knit, entrepreneurial team that values creativity, transparency, and professional growth. Each broker here has the independence to build their business, backed by marketing, operational, and leadership support designed to help you thrive. When you partner with North Star, you gain: Hands-on mentorship and leadership from experienced brokers who have built long-term client trust across Minnesota. Collaborative culture focused on sharing insights, leads, and opportunities — not competition. Modern marketing and digital tools that help you stand out in today’s CRE landscape. Brand credibility under a respected name known for results, ethics, and community involvement. Whether you’re an experienced broker or looking to grow your career in commercial real estate, North Star offers the resources, structure, and freedom to build something meaningful — together.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Brief Bio: Tenant representation in the Minneapolis market.

Full Bio: Stephanie Severson, J.D. and Principal, joined Avison Young’s Enterprise Solutions and Tenant Advisory groups in 2015. Ms. Severson consults with large corporate users and manages corporate real estate portfolios on a global basis. Clients such as Thrivent Financial, CenturyLink, and Great Clips, Inc. benefit from her 17 years of experience, best-in-class process, national market knowledge and relevant legal expertise. Ms. Severson manages an average of 100 transactions per year for her clients. Ms. Severson entered the commercial real estate industry in 2001 at the Twin Cities Grubb & Ellis office. She then joined Northstar Partners / Cushman & Wakefield’s Office Services group in 2004 before becoming a Director on Cushman & Wakefield / Northmarq’s Corporate Advisory Services team.

Brief Bio: Minnesota commercial real estate broker.

Full Bio: Harrison Wagenseil is a Managing Director and team lead for Transwesterns Minneapolis-St. Paul capital markets and investment sales practice. Harrison has executed significant deals across the nation, working principally on behalf of family offices, trusts, private equity shops, real estate funds and middle-market institutional and private investors. His team provides advisory and brokerage services primarily in the disposition of multi-tenant and single tenant office, medical office, industrial, and retail properties nationwide.

Brief Bio: We are a boutique CRE firm focused on Tenant/Buyer representation for office and industrial clients nationally & in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN marketplace.

Full Bio: My team and I have built up our end user focused practice first working with one of the global "big three" commercial real estate firms and in 2013 splitting off and starting our own firm tailored around the unique needs of local, regional and national tenant clients. We look forward to continuing to build our network of brokers in different markets in which our clients have needs and in being a resource to brokers or businesses with real estate needs in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. We are continuing to strategically grow our team and look forward to being a part of the TBL community.

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.