2024 CRE's Best Places to Work

In this era of remote work, it may seem counterintuitive to analyze which companies are the best places to work. But, of course, a company’s culture and work ethos is more than its four walls. It’s also more than its benefits packages and compensation ranges and flexibility politics, although let’s face it, those do matter. As we sat down to decide which companies met the criteria for our Best Places to Work nominations, we were considering a wide range of attributes that included most of the above along with the examples set by corporate leadership, the company’s spirit of giving back to the community and the affection in which employees held these firms. Even with this long and complex list, we had some hard choices to make. We hope you agree with our decisions as you read the following pages.

Agree Realty Corp.

Agree Realty is best described as a team where no task is beneath any employee, according to VP of due diligence Terra Stenerson. “You often witness senior…

American Landmark Apartments

American Landmark Apartments is a rapidly expanding multifamily owner-operator headquartered in Tampa with a portfolio spanning 34,000 units. The company…

Armada Hoffler

Armada Hoffler’s leadership trusts employees to advance the firm’s objectives and provides them with the tools they need to succeed. When director of corporate…

Avison Young

Avison Young has cultivated and maintained a unique people-first culture built around purpose, passion and partnership. The global full-services…

Berkadia

With more than 2,500 employees, Berkadia is a full-service CRE firm and brokerage that serves multifamily and commercial property clients. The firm keeps its…

B+E

B+E takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to work, prioritizing inclusivity among all of its brokers and total buy-in from the entire team. Specializing in net lease real…

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Capstone Advisors

Founded in 1996, diversified real estate investment and development company Capstone Advisors employs 15 people and has acquired five million square feet…

BKM Capital Partners

KM Capital Partners’ mission is to create a dynamic and collaborative work environment where teams can work at their full potential. Headquartered in…

Centennial Real Estate Management

In Centennial Real Estate Management’s 2023 employee survey, 90% of employees indicated they feel cared about as a person, not just as an employee. “One of…

CBRE

CBRE Group Inc. is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company that employs more than 45,000 people across more than 130 US offices. Globally, the firm employs…

Cityview

Cityview excels at supporting its employees’ career growth, building a strong company culture and creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. The vertically-…

Chatham Financial

Chatham Financial fosters a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes teamwork and prioritizes effective communication. Founded in 1991, the…

Colliers

The Colliers culture is underpinned by core values that empower enterprising employees, encourage collaboration, build relationships and develop experts in…

Cortland

Throughout Cortlandia – the nickname associates affectionately use to refer to multifamily investment, development and management firm Cortland – there is…

DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services

DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services is not just a workplace. It is a closely knit community of brokers and professionals…

Davis

Davis is a healthcare real estate firm that provides development, property management, brokerage, investment and consulting services to healthcare…

ElmTree Funds

ElmTree Funds’ leadership team has created a generous culture and a tight-knit group among its employees. “First and foremost, everyone here looks at…

EBI Consulting

EBI Consulting’s nearly 500 employees love working at the company due to its commitment to work-life flexibility, its unique and laid-back culture,…

Franklin Street

Integrated CRE services firm Franklin Street believes creating an environment that supports personal and professional growth is the best way to enhance the…

Greystar

Greystar’s 22,400 employees are key to the culture it has built on genuine relationships and shared values. The company continuously asks questions that help…

HKS Real Estate Advisors

Commercial real estate advisory firm HKS Real Estate Advisors’ biggest internal strength is its culture of collaboration and willingness to listen to every employee,…

Horvath & Tremblay

With 113 employees, Horvath & Tremblay is one of the fastest-growing real estate investment sales organizations in the country. Horvath & Tremblay empowers…

Housing Trust Group

While individual achievement is important, Housing Trust Group believes the most important function of employees is the contributions they make to the group…

Howard Building Corp.

Founded in 1983, general contracting firm Howard Building Corp. fosters an active and innovative culture that shapes its approach to employee ownership and…

Hudson Pacific Properties

Recognizing that promoting from within boosts morale, strengthens productivity and reinforces its commitment to employees, Hudson Pacific Properties promoted…

Lee & Associates NYC

Lee & Associates NYC’s 1,400 employees provide corporate advisory and CRE services, including office and retail brokerage, sales and investments, and…

Liberty Military Housing

Liberty Military Housing’s 1,500 associates bring a blend of property management and military experience to their roles that further their mission to serve those who…

Link Logistics

With 538 million square feet of property and more than 10,000 customers, Link Logistics is among the largest US-only owners and operators of last-mile…

Marcus & Millichap

A leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate and investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, Marcus & Millichap Inc.…

Meadows & Ohly

The driving force behind Meadows & Ohly’s success over more than five decades is its unwavering commitment to its core values of integrity, hard work and long-term…

Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate

Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate distinguishes itself as an exceptional 
workplace through a supportive culture, 
positive energy and an unwavering…

MMG Real Estate Advisors

A collaborative and transparent work environment is at the heart of investment sales and advisory firm MMG Real Estate Advisors, which employs 76 people in…

NewPoint Real Estate Capital

NewPoint Real Estate Capital is a relatively new company founded in mid-2021 with 94 employees and has enjoyed rapid growth and success. It now employs more…

Newmark Group Inc.

Founded in 1929, Newmark Group Inc. is built on strong values, employee engagement and ownership through equity stakes in the company. A world leader…

Olive Tree Holdings

Private investment company Olive Tree Holdings, founded in 2017, focuses on acquiring multifamily assets in high-growth markets and undertaking targeted…

Northmarq

When commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm Northmarq was founded more than 60 years ago, ensuring employee success was one of its foundational…

Prescriptive Data

Prescriptive Data’s 40 employees operate as one team with one mission, using data to answer questions, solve conflicts and build trust. The privately held, smart-…

Preservation Equity Fund Advisors

Preservation Equity Fund Advisors has built a team with a common, mission-based goal that creates a culture of purpose, excellence and teamwork. A real estate…

Presidium

There’s never a dull moment at Presidium, where office pranks are welcome and surprise treats in the lounge or movies in the conference room are a regular…

Taurus Investment Holdings

Taurus Investment Holdings’ 105 team members are influenced by the personality and values of its leadership. Notably, CEO Peter Merrigan is an ardent believer in…

The Designers Group

The Designers Group, a purpose-driven interior design firm, is committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, communication is open…

The Bromley Cos.

The Bromley Cos. is in a unique position as a growing company that maintains a tight-knit culture as it continues to expand, says marketing associate Andrew Augst.…

Trinity REIS

Trinity Real Estate Investment Services’ culture and environment focus on a commitment to employee growth, a supportive culture, continuing education…

The RMR Group

At a company town hall meeting eight years ago, the RMR Group president and CEO Adam Portnoy told employees the company wanted employees who are driven…

Vidalta Property Management

Vidalta Property Management fosters a sense of genuine commitment to employee well-being and growth, according to VP of asset management Hector Gonzalez.…

Universe Holdings

While Universe Holdings has a singular focus – multifamily properties in Southern California’s largest cities and most challenging markets – the firm prides…

Western National Property Management

Caring about people is part of Western National Property Management’s DNA. “WNPM is truly a company that cares…

Walker & Dunlop

Founded in 1937 as a small family-owned business, Walker & Dunlop has grown to become one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory firms in…

Windsor Communities

The past three years have been marked by significant growth and evolution for Windsor Communities, a property and asset management company that employs…

ZRS Management LLC

ZRS Management LLC, a stand-alone third-party management company, manages more than 75,000 units at more than 250 properties for institutional clients,…

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