Due to years of experience, commercial real estate experts have more access and a vast network of connections — access to listings, resources, tools, and data that someone on their own would not be able to access; connections that have been fostered over years of working in the industry.
A commercial real estate broker is the expert intermediary between landlords and tenants. While they're always working to get the best outcomes for their clients, the roles and priorities of brokers change depending on which side of the transaction they're on.
What is a commercial brokerage? Commercial brokerage is a business activity in which a business entity (or broker) acts as a middleman between people (principals) who are buying and selling goods or providing services.
A real estate broker is a professional with a state real estate broker license who helps buy, sell and transfer property. They use their expertise and knowledge of the real estate industry to assist clients with paperwork, decision-making and legal compliance.
Complete 90 hours of Real Estate Broker Education at an approved real estate school. Pass the ADRE (Arizona Department of Real Estate) exam. Complete an approved Broker Management Clinic course. Complete a background check, including submitting your Social Security number and date of birth.
30 hours of ADRE-approved Continuing Education (CE) courses must be completed and uploaded at .az/webapp/dre every two years to renew a real estate license.
Both residential and commercial real estate agents require a license. However, commercial real estate firms often have specific strict hiring requirements.