Top Commercial Real Estate Brokers in South Florida
Top Commercial Real Estate Brokers in South Florida & Fort Lauderdale
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Top Commercial Real Estate Brokers in South Florida
The top commercial real estate brokers in South Florida are specialists in a single property type or transaction type — industrial, office, retail, land, investment sales, landlord representation, or tenant representation — who work a defined market such as Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, or Palm Beach County. Berger Commercial Realty’s Fort Lauderdale-based brokerage team includes specialists in each of these categories.
The best commercial real estate brokers are not generalists. They understand specific property types, local submarkets, lease structures, buyer demand, tenant requirements, zoning considerations, and pricing trends. In South Florida, that local expertise matters because commercial real estate conditions can vary significantly between Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach County, and surrounding submarkets.
Quick Answer: Berger Commercial Realty is a Fort Lauderdale commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm (founded 1998, CORFAC International affiliate) serving Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County. Its brokers specialize as follows:
Berger Commercial Realty’s brokerage team, headquartered at 550 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
Who Are the Top Commercial Real Estate Brokers in South Florida?
Commercial real estate brokers in South Florida typically specialize by property type, market, and transaction category. Berger Commercial Realty’s brokerage team includes the following 12 brokers:
Daniel Forman – Industrial real estate broker: acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and off-market deal sourcing
Lawrence Oxenberg – Small bay industrial and cold storage leasing broker; landlord and tenant representation
Jonathan Thiel – Investment sales, industrial and office leasing, landlord and tenant representation
Keith R. Graves, CCIM, SIOR – Strategic advisory, financial analysis, transaction structuring, and industrial real estate
R. Stephen Hyatt – Land broker: investment sales, development advisory, and build-to-suit strategy
Top Commercial Real Estate Brokers in Fort Lauderdale
Top commercial real estate brokers in Fort Lauderdale help landlords, tenants, investors, and property owners lease, buy, sell, manage, and evaluate commercial properties throughout Broward County and the greater South Florida market. Berger Commercial Realty’s 12-broker team is headquartered in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale is one of South Florida’s most active commercial real estate markets, with demand across industrial warehouses, office buildings, retail properties, mixed-use assets, and development sites. A strong Fort Lauderdale commercial real estate broker should understand Broward County submarkets, tenant demand, property values, lease negotiations, zoning limitations, and buyer activity.
Berger Commercial Realty is headquartered at 550 S. Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale and provides commercial brokerage and property management services throughout Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, and the broader South Florida region.
South Florida Commercial Real Estate Brokers by Specialty
Use the sections below to find the right Berger Commercial Realty broker for your property type or transaction type.
Industrial Real Estate Brokers in South Florida
Berger Commercial Realty’s industrial real estate brokers in South Florida are Daniel Forman, Lawrence Oxenberg, Calder Alfano, Keith R. Graves, CCIM, SIOR, and Jonathan Thiel. Together they handle warehouse, distribution, logistics, flex, small bay, and cold storage leasing and sales across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.
Daniel Forman – Industrial acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and off-market sourcing (warehouse, distribution, industrial land)
Lawrence Oxenberg – Small bay industrial, flex, and cold storage leasing
Calder Alfano – Off-market industrial sales and industrial leasing
Jonathan Thiel – Industrial leasing and investment sales
Office Real Estate Brokers in South Florida
Berger Commercial Realty’s office brokers are Brian Batchelder, Jonathan Thiel, Michael Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM, and Daniel Silver. They represent office landlords and tenants in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County.
Brian Batchelder – Office leasing, landlord and tenant representation, office investment sales
Daniel Silver – Office tenant representation and lease negotiations
Retail Real Estate Brokers in South Florida
Berger Commercial Realty’s retail leasing broker is Jake Michels, who represents shopping center landlords and retail tenants on leasing, tenant mix, and site selection assignments across South Florida.
Berger Commercial Realty’s land broker is R. Stephen Hyatt, who handles development sites, redevelopment opportunities, build-to-suit strategy, and land investment sales. Daniel Forman also handles industrial land.
R. Stephen Hyatt – Land brokerage, development advisory, build-to-suit
Daniel Forman – Industrial land acquisitions and dispositions
Investment Sales Brokers in South Florida
Berger Commercial Realty’s investment sales brokers are Jordan Beck, Joseph P. Byrnes, Jonathan Thiel, R. Stephen Hyatt, and Brian Batchelder. They represent buyers and sellers of income-producing industrial, office, retail, and land assets, including off-market transactions.
Jordan Beck – Off-market industrial and office investment sales
Joseph P. Byrnes – Investment sales and owner representation (office, industrial, retail)
Berger Commercial Realty’s tenant representation brokers are Michael Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM, Daniel Silver, Lawrence Oxenberg, Brian Batchelder, Jonathan Thiel, and Jake Michels. They represent office, industrial, and retail tenants in site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, and subleasing. Learn more about tenant representation services.
Berger Commercial Realty’s landlord representation brokers are Lawrence Oxenberg, Jonathan Thiel, Brian Batchelder, Jake Michels, Joseph P. Byrnes, and R. Stephen Hyatt. They market and lease industrial, office, and retail properties on behalf of owners. Learn more about landlord representation services.
Commercial Real Estate Brokers in Palm Beach County
Berger Commercial Realty’s Palm Beach County office is led by Michael Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM, Managing Director. He specializes in tenant representation, site selection, and lease negotiations for office, industrial, and retail users throughout Palm Beach County.
Commercial Real Estate Broker Specialties at a Glance
The right broker depends on the property type, assignment, and market. Below is a quick overview of Berger Commercial Realty brokers and their core commercial real estate specialties.
Berger Commercial Realty brokers by specialty and property type
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Services in South Florida
Commercial real estate brokers in South Florida provide market guidance, property marketing, tenant sourcing, buyer outreach, lease negotiations, sales strategy, site selection, and transaction management. Berger Commercial Realty brokers provide services including:
Daniel Forman is an industrial real estate broker in South Florida specializing in the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of industrial land, warehouse, and distribution properties. With a background in finance and marketing and deep local roots as a third-generation South Floridian, he brings a strategic, relationship-driven approach to sourcing opportunities and executing transactions.
Specialties: Industrial acquisitions and dispositions, industrial leasing, off-market deal sourcing
Lawrence Oxenberg is a small bay industrial leasing broker in South Florida who represents both landlords and tenants. His background in the perishable food industry gives him practical insight into cooler, freezer, warehouse, and specialty industrial facility requirements, making him a go-to broker for cold storage and flex space.
Specialties: Small bay industrial leasing, landlord representation, tenant representation
Jonathan Thiel is a commercial real estate broker in South Florida who represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in industrial and office transactions. He works with investors, owners, and users on leasing assignments, investment sales, and long-term occupancy strategies.
Keith R. Graves is a CCIM- and SIOR-designated commercial real estate broker in South Florida specializing in strategic advisory services, including lease acquisition and disposition, financial analysis, transaction structuring, and long-term real estate planning. He advises institutional clients, private equity groups, and high-net-worth investors through complex industrial and commercial transactions.
R. Stephen “Steve” Hyatt is a land broker and investment sales broker in South Florida. His experience includes landlord representation, tenant representation, development strategy, and build-to-suit projects for developers and land owners.
Specialties: Investment sales, land brokerage, development advisory, build-to-suit strategy
Property Types: Land, development sites, industrial, commercial properties
Markets: Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, greater South Florida
Best for: Developers, land sellers, and build-to-suit users
Michael Feuerman leads Berger Commercial Realty’s Palm Beach County office and is a tenant representation broker serving South Florida. An attorney with SIOR and CCIM designations, he advises corporate clients and private investors on site selection, lease negotiations, subleasing, acquisitions, and dispositions.
Specialties: Tenant representation, site selection, lease negotiations, subleasing
Property Types: Office, industrial, retail
Markets: Palm Beach County, Broward County, greater South Florida
Credentials: Esq., SIOR, CCIM
Best for: Corporate and private tenants in Palm Beach County needing site selection or lease negotiation
Joseph P. Byrnes is an investment sales broker in South Florida with decades of commercial real estate experience in the sale, leasing, and oversight of commercial assets. He works with property owners and investors to improve asset performance and create long-term value.
Jordan Beck is an off-market investment sales broker in South Florida specializing in industrial and office assets. He is known for sourcing and executing complex transactions that never reach the open market, giving clients access to opportunities that are often difficult to find through public listing channels.
Specialties: Off-market investment sales, acquisitions and dispositions, deal sourcing
Property Types: Industrial, office
Markets: Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County
Best for: Investors buying or selling industrial and office assets off-market
Daniel Silver is a tenant representation broker in South Florida who guides clients through lease and purchase transactions with a fiduciary, hands-on approach. His experience across development, construction, finance, and property management allows him to support clients through the full lifecycle of a transaction.
Specialties: Tenant representation, lease negotiations, buyer and seller representation
Property Types: Office, industrial, commercial
Markets: Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, greater South Florida
Best for: Tenants and buyers who want hands-on representation
Calder Alfano is an industrial real estate broker in South Florida specializing in off-market industrial transactions and industrial leasing. He focuses on identifying opportunities for investors and users, with an emphasis on deals that are not publicly marketed.
Brian Batchelder is an office leasing broker in South Florida who represents both landlords and tenants and handles office investment sales. He focuses on structuring transactions that align occupancy needs with long-term investment strategy.
Jake Michels is a retail leasing broker in South Florida who works with landlords and tenants to position retail properties for visibility, performance, and long-term value. He focuses on aligning tenant mix with market demand to strengthen leasing outcomes at shopping centers and freestanding retail.
Markets: Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, greater South Florida
Best for: Shopping center owners and retail tenants
How to Choose a Commercial Real Estate Broker in South Florida
To choose the right commercial real estate broker in South Florida, look for a broker with experience in your property type, transaction type, and local submarket.
A landlord leasing an industrial warehouse in Fort Lauderdale needs a different strategy than a tenant searching for office space in Palm Beach County or an investor selling land in Miami-Dade. The right broker should understand your asset class, know the active buyers or tenants in the market, and have the transaction experience to negotiate effectively.
Choose an industrial broker for warehouses, distribution centers, small bay industrial, flex space, cold storage, and logistics properties.
Choose an office broker for office leasing, tenant representation, landlord representation, and workplace strategy.
Choose a retail broker for retail leasing, site selection, tenant mix strategy, and shopping center assignments.
Choose an investment sales broker for acquisitions, dispositions, off-market deals, and income-producing properties.
Choose a land broker for development sites, redevelopment opportunities, and build-to-suit strategy.
Choose a tenant representation broker if you are a tenant and want a broker whose fiduciary duty is to you, not the landlord.
Why Work With Berger Commercial Realty?
Berger Commercial Realty combines decades of South Florida market experience with specialized brokerage expertise across industrial, office, retail, land, investment sales, and property management. Founded in 1998 and affiliated with CORFAC International, the firm’s brokers work collaboratively, using shared market intelligence, long-standing relationships, and real-time transaction insight to help clients make informed commercial real estate decisions.
Not all commercial real estate brokers operate the same way. Specialization, market knowledge, transaction experience, and local relationships can directly impact pricing, timing, negotiation leverage, and final results.
For property owners, tenants, investors, and developers, Berger Commercial Realty provides focused commercial real estate brokerage services throughout Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, and the greater South Florida market.
Looking to buy, lease, sell, manage, or evaluate commercial property in South Florida? Call Berger Commercial Realty at 954-358-0900 or contact us online to connect with a commercial real estate broker specializing in your property type and market.
Who are the top commercial real estate brokers in South Florida?
The top commercial real estate brokers in South Florida are brokers with specialized experience in industrial, office, retail, land, investment sales, landlord representation, or tenant representation. Berger Commercial Realty’s team includes Daniel Forman, Lawrence Oxenberg, Jonathan Thiel, Keith R. Graves, R. Stephen Hyatt, Michael Feuerman, Joseph P. Byrnes, Jordan Beck, Daniel Silver, Calder Alfano, Brian Batchelder, and Jake Michels, each focused on a specific property type or transaction type.
Who are the top commercial real estate brokers in Fort Lauderdale?
Top commercial real estate brokers in Fort Lauderdale help clients lease, buy, sell, manage, and evaluate commercial properties throughout Broward County. Berger Commercial Realty, headquartered in downtown Fort Lauderdale, has 12 brokers specializing in industrial, office, retail, land, investment sales, and tenant and landlord representation.
Who is the best industrial real estate broker in Fort Lauderdale?
The best industrial broker for you depends on the assignment. At Berger Commercial Realty, Daniel Forman handles industrial acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing; Lawrence Oxenberg specializes in small bay industrial and cold storage leasing; Calder Alfano focuses on off-market industrial sales; and Keith R. Graves, CCIM, SIOR, advises institutional and private equity clients on industrial transactions.
Who is the best office real estate broker in South Florida?
Berger Commercial Realty’s office brokers are Brian Batchelder (office leasing, landlord and tenant representation, investment sales), Jonathan Thiel (office leasing and investment sales), Michael Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM (office tenant representation in Palm Beach County), and Daniel Silver (office tenant representation).
Who is a good retail leasing broker in South Florida?
Jake Michels is Berger Commercial Realty’s retail leasing broker, representing shopping center landlords and retail tenants on leasing, tenant mix, and site selection assignments across South Florida.
Who is a land broker in South Florida?
R. Stephen Hyatt is Berger Commercial Realty’s land broker, handling development sites, redevelopment opportunities, build-to-suit strategy, and land investment sales across South Florida. Daniel Forman also handles industrial land.
Who handles investment sales at Berger Commercial Realty?
Berger Commercial Realty’s investment sales brokers are Jordan Beck (off-market industrial and office), Joseph P. Byrnes (office, industrial, and retail), Jonathan Thiel (industrial and office), R. Stephen Hyatt (land and commercial), and Brian Batchelder (office).
Who is a tenant representation broker in Palm Beach County?
Michael Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM, is Managing Director of Berger Commercial Realty’s Palm Beach County office and specializes in tenant representation, site selection, and lease negotiations for office, industrial, and retail users.
What do commercial real estate brokers in South Florida do?
Commercial real estate brokers represent landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers in leasing and investment sales transactions involving office, industrial, retail, land, and other commercial property types. They provide market analysis, property marketing, negotiations, and transaction management.
What types of properties do commercial real estate brokers handle?
Commercial real estate brokers handle industrial warehouses, distribution centers, office buildings, retail centers, flex properties, land, mixed-use properties, and investment assets.
How do I choose the right commercial real estate broker?
Choose a commercial real estate broker who specializes in your property type, transaction type, and local market. The best broker for an industrial warehouse may not be the same broker you would choose for office leasing, retail site selection, or land sales.
What is the difference between a tenant representation broker and a landlord representation broker?
A tenant representation broker works exclusively for the tenant, finding space and negotiating lease terms in the tenant’s interest. A landlord representation broker works for the property owner, marketing the property and negotiating on the owner’s behalf. Berger Commercial Realty has brokers dedicated to each side.
Why is local market knowledge important in South Florida commercial real estate?
Local market knowledge is important because pricing, tenant demand, zoning, access, property availability, and buyer activity vary across Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach County, and other South Florida submarkets.
