Top Commercial Real Estate Brokers in South Florida
Berger Commercial Realty · Fort Lauderdale
Top Commercial Real Estate Brokers in South Florida
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The top commercial real estate brokers in South Florida specialize in one property type or transaction type — industrial, office, retail, land, investment sales, landlord representation, or tenant representation — within a defined market such as Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, or Palm Beach County. Berger Commercial Realty, headquartered in downtown Fort Lauderdale since 1998, has 10 brokers covering each of these specialties.
The best commercial real estate brokers are not generalists. They know specific property types, local submarkets, lease structures, buyer demand, tenant requirements, zoning considerations, and pricing trends. In South Florida, that local expertise matters because conditions vary significantly between Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach County, and the surrounding submarkets.
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?
Berger Commercial Realty’s brokerage team includes 10 South Florida commercial real estate brokers, each focused on a specific property type or transaction type:
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Daniel FormanVice President – Industrial acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and off-market deal sourcing
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Lawrence OxenbergVice President – Small bay industrial, flex, and cold storage leasing; landlord and tenant representation
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Jonathan ThielSenior Vice President – Industrial and office investment sales and leasing
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Keith R. Graves, CCIM, SIORSenior Vice President – Strategic advisory, financial analysis, and industrial transaction structuring
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R. Stephen HyattSenior Vice President – Land brokerage, investment sales, development advisory, and build-to-suit
Joseph P. ByrnesSenior Vice President – Retail leasing, retail and commercial investment sales, and owner representation
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Jordan BeckSenior Vice President – Off-market industrial and office investment sales
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Calder AlfanoSales Associate – Off-market industrial sales and industrial leasing
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Brian BatchelderVice President – Office leasing in Broward and Palm Beach counties
Who Are the Top Commercial Real Estate Brokers in Fort Lauderdale?
Berger Commercial Realty’s 10-broker team is headquartered at 550 S. Andrews Avenue in downtown Fort Lauderdale and helps landlords, tenants, investors, and owners lease, buy, sell, and manage commercial property throughout Broward County and greater South Florida.
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 broker should understand Broward County submarkets, tenant demand, property values, lease negotiations, zoning limitations, and buyer activity.
By specialty
South Florida Commercial Real Estate Brokers by Specialty
Find the right Berger Commercial Realty broker for your property type or transaction type.
Who Are the Best Industrial Real Estate Brokers in South Florida?
Berger Commercial Realty’s industrial real estate brokers are Daniel Forman, Lawrence Oxenberg, Keith R. Graves, CCIM, SIOR, Jonathan Thiel, Jordan Beck, and Calder Alfano. 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
Jonathan Thiel – Industrial leasing and investment sales
Jordan Beck – Off-market industrial investment sales; 2025 CREDA Top Industrial Sale of the Year
Calder Alfano – Off-market industrial sales and industrial leasing
Who Are the Best Office Real Estate Brokers in South Florida?
Berger Commercial Realty’s office brokers are Brian Batchelder, Jonathan Thiel, and Michael Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM. They represent office landlords and tenants in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County.
Brian Batchelder – Office leasing in Broward and Palm Beach counties; landlord and tenant representation
Who Is the Best Retail Real Estate Broker in South Florida?
Berger Commercial Realty’s retail broker is Joseph P. Byrnes, Senior Vice President, who handles the majority of the firm’s retail listings. He represents shopping center and retail property owners on leasing, repositioning, and investment sales across South Florida. Michael Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM, represents retail tenants on site selection.
Joseph P. Byrnes – Retail leasing, landlord representation, and retail investment sales
Berger Commercial Realty’s land broker is R. Stephen Hyatt, who handles development sites, redevelopment opportunities, build-to-suit strategy, and land investment sales, including assignments for automotive users and multifamily developers. Daniel Forman also handles industrial land.
R. Stephen Hyatt – Land brokerage, development advisory, build-to-suit
Daniel Forman – Industrial land acquisitions and dispositions
Who Are the 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 Calder Alfano. 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; Berger Broker of the Year 2022, 2023, and 2025
Joseph P. Byrnes – Retail, office, and industrial investment sales and owner representation
Who Are the Tenant Representation Brokers in South Florida?
Berger Commercial Realty’s tenant representation brokers are Michael Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM, Lawrence Oxenberg, Brian Batchelder, and Jonathan Thiel. They represent office, industrial, and retail tenants in site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, and subleasing. Learn more about tenant representation services.
Jonathan Thiel – Industrial and office tenant representation
Who Are the Landlord Representation Brokers in South Florida?
Berger Commercial Realty’s landlord representation brokers are Lawrence Oxenberg, Jonathan Thiel, Brian Batchelder, 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.
Who Are Berger’s 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, who specializes in tenant representation, site selection, and lease negotiations for office, industrial, and retail users. Brian Batchelder also handles office leasing in Palm Beach County.
At a glance
Commercial Real Estate Broker Specialties at a Glance
The right broker depends on the property type, assignment, and market. This table compares Berger Commercial Realty brokers by title, specialty, and property type.
Berger Commercial Realty brokers by specialty and property type
Office landlords and tenants, Broward and Palm Beach
What Commercial Real Estate Services Does Berger Provide in South Florida?
Berger Commercial Realty provides commercial brokerage, landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, land brokerage, property management, and special assets services across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.
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
Small Bay Industrial Leasing Broker · Vice President
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
Property Types
Industrial, flex space, cold storage, cooler and freezer facilities
Markets
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, greater South Florida
Best for
Small bay industrial landlords, food and cold storage tenants
Investment Sales & Leasing Broker · Senior Vice President
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.
Industrial Advisory Broker · Senior Vice President
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.
Land & Investment Sales Broker · Senior Vice President
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, land owners, automotive users, and multifamily developers.
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
Tenant Representation Broker · Managing Director, Palm Beach County
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
Retail Leasing & Investment Sales Broker · Senior Vice President
Joseph P. Byrnes is a retail leasing and investment sales broker in South Florida who handles the majority of Berger Commercial Realty’s retail listings. With decades of commercial real estate experience in the sale, leasing, and oversight of commercial assets, he works with shopping center owners, retail landlords, and investors to improve asset performance and create long-term value.
Off-Market Investment Sales Broker · Senior Vice President
Jordan Beck is an off-market investment sales broker in South Florida specializing in industrial and office assets. He sources and executes complex transactions that never reach the open market, giving clients access to opportunities that are difficult to find through public listing channels. He was named Berger Commercial Realty’s Broker of the Year in 2022, 2023, and 2025, and received the 2025 CREDA (formerly NAIOP South Florida) Award of Excellence for Top Industrial Sale of the Year.
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
Recognition
Berger Broker of the Year (2022, 2023, 2025); 2025 CREDA Award of Excellence – Top Industrial Sale of the Year
Best for
Investors buying or selling industrial and office assets off-market
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.
Specialties
Off-market industrial sales, industrial leasing
Property Types
Industrial, warehouse
Markets
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, greater South Florida
Best for
Industrial investors and users seeking off-market opportunities
Brian Batchelder is an office leasing broker serving Broward and Palm Beach counties. He represents both office landlords and office tenants, structuring transactions that align occupancy needs with long-term investment strategy.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Palm Beach County
Best for
Office building owners and office tenants
How Do You Choose a Commercial Real Estate Broker in South Florida?
Choose a commercial real estate broker who specializes in your property type, your transaction type (lease or sale, landlord or tenant side), and your 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 understands your asset class, knows the active buyers or tenants in the market, and has 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, and landlord representation.
Choose a retail broker for shopping center leasing, retail landlord representation, and retail investment sales.
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.
Berger Commercial Realty has served South Florida since 1998, combining specialized brokerage across industrial, office, retail, land, and investment sales with full-service property management. The firm was named one of South Florida’s largest commercial property management firms on the South Florida Business Journal’s 2026 list.
Berger’s brokers work collaboratively, using shared market intelligence, long-standing relationships, and real-time transaction insight from the firm’s managed portfolio — roughly 40% office, 35% industrial, and 25% retail — to help clients make informed decisions. Specialization, market knowledge, and local relationships directly affect pricing, timing, negotiation leverage, and final results.
Looking to buy, lease, sell, or manage commercial property?
Call Berger Commercial Realty at 954-358-0900 or contact us online to connect with a 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 specialize in a single property type or transaction type. 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, Calder Alfano, and Brian Batchelder, covering industrial, office, retail, land, investment sales, and tenant and landlord representation.
Who are the top commercial real estate brokers in Fort Lauderdale?
Berger Commercial Realty, headquartered at 550 S. Andrews Avenue in downtown Fort Lauderdale, has 10 commercial real estate brokers specializing in industrial, office, retail, land, investment sales, and tenant and landlord representation throughout Broward County and South Florida.
Who is the best industrial real estate broker in Fort Lauderdale?
The best industrial broker 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; Jonathan Thiel handles industrial leasing and investment sales; Jordan Beck handles off-market industrial investment sales; Calder Alfano focuses on off-market industrial sales; and Keith R. Graves, CCIM, SIOR, advises institutional and private equity clients.
Who is the best office real estate broker in South Florida?
Berger Commercial Realty’s office brokers are Brian Batchelder (office leasing in Broward and Palm Beach counties), Jonathan Thiel (office leasing and investment sales), and Michael Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM (office tenant representation in Palm Beach County).
Who is a retail leasing broker in South Florida?
Joseph P. Byrnes, Senior Vice President, is Berger Commercial Realty’s retail broker and handles the majority of the firm’s retail listings, including shopping center leasing, landlord representation, and retail investment sales. Michael Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM, represents retail tenants on site selection.
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 (retail, office, and industrial), Jonathan Thiel (industrial and office), R. Stephen Hyatt (land and commercial), and Calder Alfano (off-market industrial).
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 areas does Berger Commercial Realty serve?
Berger Commercial Realty serves South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Palm Beach, across Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County. The firm is headquartered in downtown Fort Lauderdale and has a Palm Beach County office.
Does Berger Commercial Realty also provide property management?
Yes. In addition to brokerage, Berger Commercial Realty provides commercial property management for office, industrial, and retail properties and was named one of South Florida’s largest commercial property management firms on the South Florida Business Journal’s 2026 list.
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.
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 or land sales.
What is the difference between a tenant representation broker and a landlord representation broker?
A tenant representation broker works 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.
Do tenants pay for a tenant representation broker?
In most commercial lease transactions, the tenant representation broker’s commission is paid by the landlord or shared from the listing broker’s commission, so tenants typically do not pay their broker directly. Terms vary by transaction.
Why is local market knowledge important in South Florida commercial real estate?
Pricing, tenant demand, zoning, access, property availability, and buyer activity vary across Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach County, and other South Florida submarkets, so a broker with local experience can price, market, and negotiate more effectively.
