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Joseph P. Byrnes

Senior Vice President

BERGER COMMERCIAL REALTY  •  SOUTH FLORIDA

Joseph P. Byrnes

Senior Vice President
Investment Sales, Leasing & Owner Representation – South Florida

Joseph P. Byrnes is a Senior Vice President at Berger Commercial Realty with nearly 35 years of South Florida commercial real estate experience spanning development, construction, finance, property management, investment sales, leasing, and the representation of property owners in the sale, lease, and oversight of their assets.

Primary Focus
Investment Sales & Owner Representation

Market
Broward County & South Florida

Property Types
Office, Industrial & Retail

Experience
Nearly 35 Years

South Florida Investment Sales, Leasing & Owner Representation

Joe advises commercial property owners and investors on the sale, leasing, positioning, and oversight of office, industrial, and retail assets throughout South Florida.

His broad background in development, construction, finance, property management, sales, and leasing gives him a practical perspective on both transaction execution and long-term asset performance. Joe works with owners to evaluate market opportunities, position properties for sale or lease, structure transactions, and pursue strategies designed to strengthen occupancy, marketability, and value.

Professional Experience

Joseph Byrnes, Senior Vice President of Berger Commercial Realty, has nearly 35 years of commercial real estate experience in development, construction, finance, property management, and sales and leasing in South Florida.

He provides a full range of commercial real estate and brokerage services, including the representation of property owners in the sale, lease, and oversight of their assets.

Joe’s experience across multiple disciplines gives him a broader view of how leasing, ownership, capital decisions, and asset operations can influence property performance over time.

Education & Industry Background
University of South Florida
Bachelor’s Degree · Sociology

Florida Real Estate Broker
State of Florida Real Estate Broker License

Commercial Brokerage Leadership
Past President, Commercial Industrial Real Estate Broker Association

Selected Sales & Leasing Transactions

Griffin Commerce Center · Dania Beach · 2025
$5.9 Million Industrial Land Sale · 3.47 Acres
Joe and Daniel Forman represented the seller in the sale of Griffin Commerce Center, an industrial land parcel in southeast Broward County.
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Wells Fargo · Fort Lauderdale · 2025
10-Year Lease · 3,997 SF
Joe and Jake Michels represented the landlord in a 10-year Wells Fargo lease at 1207 SE 17th Street, a prominent Fort Lauderdale retail and office corridor.
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Bridge Point 595 · Davie · 2021
176,947-SF Industrial Lease
Joe and Keith Graves represented the landlord in a major lease with The Tire Rack at Bridge Point 595, a Class A industrial distribution facility.
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Bridge Point 595 · Davie · 2022
98,012-SF Lease · Full Occupancy
Joe and Keith Graves represented Bridge Industrial in a 98,012-square-foot lease that brought the 677,318-square-foot logistics park to full occupancy.
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Best Aligned With

Commercial Property Owners
Private Investors
Landlords

Asset Owners
Investment Sellers
Long-Term Ownership Groups

Property & Service Focus

Office Properties
Industrial Properties
Retail Properties

Investment Sales
Agency Leasing
Asset Oversight Strategy

Professional & Community Leadership

Professional Credentials
State of Florida Real Estate Broker License; Past Certified Commercial Investment Member
Industry Leadership
Member, South Florida Office Brokers Association; Past President, Commercial Industrial Real Estate Broker Association; Broward Economic Development Board
Athletics & Community Service
Administrator, Plantation Athletic League; Commissioner, Tackle Football
Community Memberships
President, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity; Member, Fort Lauderdale Country Club; Member, the Hundred Club

About Joe’s Practice

What does Joseph Byrnes specialize in?

Joe specializes in investment sales, leasing strategy, owner representation, agency leasing, and the sale, lease, and oversight of commercial real estate assets throughout South Florida.

Does Joseph Byrnes represent commercial property owners?

Yes. Owner representation is a core part of Joe’s practice. He advises owners on property sales, leasing, positioning, asset oversight, and strategies designed to improve occupancy and long-term property performance.

What property types does Joseph Byrnes work with?

Joe works across office, industrial, and retail commercial real estate, with experience in investment sales, agency leasing, landlord representation, and commercial asset oversight.

Does Joseph Byrnes handle industrial leasing?

Yes. Joe has represented industrial landlords in major South Florida lease transactions, including large Class A logistics leases at Bridge Point 595 in Davie.

Work With Joseph Byrnes

For investment sales, commercial property leasing, landlord representation, owner representation, and strategic asset oversight across office, industrial, and retail properties throughout South Florida.