What a Commercial Real Estate Broker Does
A commercial real estate broker is a licensed professional who facilitates the buying, selling, and leasing of commercial property. Unlike residential agents, CRE brokers work with investment properties, office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and land. They bring market expertise, deal structuring knowledge, and access to on- and off-market opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate commercial properties for buyers and investors
- List and market properties for sellers
- Negotiate Letters of Intent (LOI) and Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSA)
- Conduct market analysis, cap rate studies, and property valuations
- Coordinate due diligence with attorneys, inspectors, and lenders
- Represent landlords or tenants in commercial lease negotiations
When You Need One
At the start of any commercial real estate transaction — whether you're buying your first NNN property, selling a retail center, or leasing office space. A good broker is involved from initial strategy through closing.
Typical Cost
Commission-based, typically 3-6% of transaction value, paid at closing (often by the seller).
How MaxLife Works With Them
As a licensed Florida commercial real estate broker, MaxLife Development represents clients across NNN investments, land, retail, office, and development deals throughout Central Florida. We bring deep market knowledge of Orlando, Melbourne, and the I-4 corridor, along with a network of tenant reps, lenders, and attorneys to execute deals efficiently.