Austin is home to several quality tenant representation firms, and we know it can be difficult to choose between them. Some are large national companies with hundreds of employees, while others are small, Austin-based brokerages.

While AQUILA Commercial provides excellent tenant representation services, we know that you may want to research other firms before choosing the one best for your needs. To make that process easier, we decided to give a comprehensive overview of the best tenant representation firms in Austin.

Read Now: The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Tenant Representation Broker

Below you will find the other firms that we feel do the best job for their clients in tenant representation transactions.

 

Major Commercial Tenant Representation Firms in Austin, Texas

We frequently get the question, “Who are the other major players in Austin?” This is why we have prepared a list of the best firms offering tenant representation services in Austin, Texas.

Aleshire Company

Years in Austin, TX: 14
HQ: Austin, TX
Tenant Rep Brokers in Austin: 1 to 5

Insider Insights: The Aleshire Company is a boutique tenant representation firm founded by Jon Aleshire. They offer assistance throughout the leasing process, and our brokers consider Mr. Aleshire to be very hard-working for his clients.

Avison Young

Years in Austin, TX: 3
HQ: Toronto, Canada
Tenant Rep Brokers in Austin: 5 to 10

Insider Insights: Avison Young is a full-service commercial real estate company with offices in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Mexico. They offer many tenant-specific services, such as consulting, situation analysis, and project implementation. Our brokers have enjoyed working with them in the past and say they are very friendly and professional.

CBRE

Years in Austin, TX: 33
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
Tenant Rep Brokers in Austin: 8 to 12

Insider Insights: CBRE has 30,000 employees across 170 U.S. offices. After helping thousands of clients, they are experts in tenant representation and will be able to help with any services you may need. They see a lot of deals throughout Austin and have several strong brokers on their team.

Cushman & Wakefield

Years in Austin, TX: 10
HQ: Chicago, IL
Tenant Rep Brokers in Austin: 8 to 12

Insider Insights: Cushman & Wakefield has 300 offices across over 70 countries. They specialize in every aspect of commercial real estate, from tenant representation to commercial real estate investment management and development.

Colliers International

Years in Austin, TX: 3
HQ:
Toronto, Canada
Tenant Rep Brokers in Austin: 5 to 10

Insider Insights: Colliers is a global real estate services company with 16,000 employees in 66 countries. They are newer to Austin than other companies, but still offer high-quality service to their clients. Our brokers have enjoyed working with their Austin office in the past and say they are a great group of people.

JLL

Years in Austin, TX: 10
HQ: Chicago
Tenant Rep Brokers in Austin: 10 to 15

Insider Insights: JLL began in 1783, and has grown into one of the largest commercial real estate companies in the country. With 70,000 employees across 80 countries, they are more than suited to help with your real estate needs.

 

Other Tenant Rep Brokerages in Austin, Texas

While the firms listed above are the major players, there are a handful of other firms that you may encounter during your search for a tenant rep broker.

Austin Office Space

Years in Austin, TX: 18
HQ: Austin
Tenant Rep Brokers in Austin: 1 to 5

Insider Insights: Austin Office Space is a small, Austin-centered firm focused solely on tenant representation. They specialize in helping small, local firms find office space.

HPI Real Estate Services & Investments

Years in Austin, TX: 20
HQ: Austin
Tenant Rep Brokers in Austin: 5 to 8

Insider Insights: HPI is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage operating in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. They have years of experience assisting tenants in Central Texas, and are a well-known company throughout Austin. Our brokers consider them to be a company with good connections, marketing and leads.

Savills Studley

Years in Austin, TX: 5
HQ: New York City
Tenant Rep Brokers in Austin: 1 to 5

Insider Insights: Founded in 1954, Savills Studley has 29 offices in the U.S. and Canada. They specialize in tenant representation and have the skills and resources to represent their clients effectively.

 

How to Choose the Best Tenant Rep Firm for You

Now that you know who the top firms are, how do you go about selecting the right firm for you? A few questions you should ask before selecting your firm include:

  • Does this broker work for a reputable firm?
  • How much experience does this broker have?
  • Does this broker have experience in my industry?

To find out more about how to make sure you hire the best tenant rep broker, read our article 5 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Tenant Representation Broker?

We are happy to help you decide which tenant representation company is right for you and your company’s needs, and we hope this list gave you a better understanding of the major players in the Austin market.

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If you would like to learn more about tenant representation firms in Austin, please schedule a consultation with our team.

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