How to Find a Commercial Real Estate Agent: A Guide
The commercial real estate agent you choose will have a profound impact on your transaction outcome — whether you're buying or selling. Here's a systematic approach to finding the right professional.
Specialization Is Everything
The most important criterion is specialization. A broker who focuses exclusively on multifamily properties in LA County will outperform a generalist on every dimension — market knowledge, deal access, buyer/seller relationships, and transaction expertise.
What to Look For
- Transaction Volume: How many deals have they closed in the past 12 months? In your target submarket?
- Market Rankings: Are they recognized by CoStar, Crexi, or other platforms?
- References: Can they provide client references who've completed similar transactions?
- Off-Market Access: Do they have a buyer/seller database or are they relying on public platforms?
- Team: Do they have support staff to manage transactions efficiently?
Questions to Ask Potential Agents
- How many multifamily transactions have you closed in [target neighborhood] in the past 2 years?
- What's your average list-to-close timeline?
- How do you market properties? What's your buyer pool size?
- How do you handle multiple offers?
Why Samimi CRE Advisors
Cameron Samimi has been ranked CoStar's #1 Multifamily Listing Agent AND #1 Buyers Agent in LA County for 5 consecutive years. With 347+ closed transactions and $624M+ in volume, no team in LA County has a deeper track record. Schedule a consultation today.