Broker

A commercial real estate broker is a licensed professional who facilitates property transactions — including purchases, sales, and leases — on behalf of clients such as landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers. Brokers earn a commission, typically a percentage of the transaction value, paid at closing or lease execution.

Brokers provide market expertise, access to listings, negotiation support, and transaction management. In CRE, brokers often specialize by property type (office, industrial, retail, multifamily) or by role (tenant representation vs. landlord representation), and they are required to hold a valid real estate license in the states where they operate.