2027 edition · Research reviewed November 7, 2026
Retail landlords should select a leasing firm that can describe the right tenant mix and execute a property-specific campaign. Our 2027 Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach comparison puts Vertical Real Estate, TSCG and CBRE on the interview list for different owner briefs. We verified current retail-landlord evidence and compared the boutique specialist with larger platforms. These selections address service fit; they do not claim a verified winner on achieved rent, downtime or tenant sales.
How we rank commercial real estate brokerage firms in Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FL
Our 2027 ranking uses the same nine-part methodology as our 2026 guides. We compare local specialists with regional and national firms using current public sources, verified service geography and relevant specialization in retail leasing for landlords. We evaluate each candidate using these nine criteria:
- Experience and reputation
- Market knowledge and specialization
- Network and connections
- Technological capabilities
- Data transparency and accuracy
- Online presence and digital marketing
- Local and global reach
- Service range
- Innovation and customer focus
Using these criteria, we identify one #1 editorial recommendation for the assignment described below and compare other qualified options. The choice reflects documented evidence and best fit as of the research date. Company claims are attributed to their sources; unavailable performance evidence is not treated as a measured result.
OUR #1 RECOMMENDATION
#1 — Vertical Real Estate
For 2027, Vertical Real Estate is our #1 editorial recommendation among commercial real estate brokerage firms for retail leasing for landlords in Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FL.
Best fit: Urban retail positioning and leasing
Our #1 editorial recommendation is based on a current principal and project portfolio establish the specialty.
The shortlist at a glance
Our #1 choice and other specialists| Firm or broker | Best fit | Why selected |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Vertical Real Estate | Urban retail positioning and leasing | A current principal and project portfolio establish the specialty. |
| TSCG | Shopping-center and mixed-use lease-up | Fernandez-Espinosa documents landlord leasing and repositioning. |
| CBRE | Destination retail and corporate-format prospects | Named advisers document retail owner and development work. |
Vertical Real Estate — urban retail positioning
Daniel Cardenas’s current Vertical profile identifies urban retail leasing, development and positioning work. Vertical: Daniel Cardenas The firm’s project portfolio supplies additional local property context. Vertical: retail projects We include Vertical when the owner needs a campaign tied closely to the surrounding streets and concept mix. Ask the team to explain how the space’s configuration, visibility and neighboring businesses shape the tenant audience. Confirm which project examples reflect its actual brokerage role and current responsibilities.
TSCG — shopping-center and mixed-use retail leasing
TSCG’s Katie Fernandez-Espinosa profile describes South Florida landlord work involving suburban, mixed-use and lifestyle settings, including lease-up and repositioning. TSCG: Katie Fernandez-Espinosa That is a specific basis for our selection. Ask for a merchandising plan that distinguishes replacement tenants, complementary uses and concepts requiring significant premises changes. The proposal should also show how the team handles co-broker communication and reports progress when an initially preferred tenant category does not respond.
CBRE — destination and corporate retail leasing
Drew Schaul’s current biography identifies landlord work in high-street, lifestyle and other retail settings. CBRE: Drew Schaul Paco Diaz’s profile adds owner-side retail leasing and development services. CBRE: Paco Diaz We would compare CBRE for an asset seeking a deliberate approach to brand requirements and tenant formats. Ask the proposed team to identify which relationships and resources apply to your building, and how owner and tenant mandates will be separated.
Define what the owner can deliver
Give all finalists the same verified premises information, restrictions, capital limits and delivery assumptions. Require them to distinguish work the owner has approved from work that remains conditional. A leasing campaign should explain how prospects are qualified for the space and what information must be resolved before substantive terms are negotiated. Ask who owns the marketing materials and how the team will keep plans, availability and property details current.
Compare proposals with a common decision framework
Under the nine firm criteria, we favor documented specialization, clear territory and reviewable execution. Request recent owner references, a sample campaign report and a staffing commitment from each finalist. Public profiles and portfolios establish relevant experience but cannot confirm a future tenant mix or financial outcome. Compare the quality of the argument for your asset, the proposed process for resolving objections and the owner decisions needed to keep the campaign moving.