2027 edition · Research reviewed November 7, 2026
Industrial landlords should ask whether the leasing strategy fits their specific submarket and building. CBRE’s Q3 2026 report describes stronger Burlington County occupancy alongside pressure on broader asking rents. CBRE: Philadelphia industrial Q3 2026, October 7 That combination argues for a property-level campaign, not a single regional pricing assumption. Our 2027 firm comparison selects NAI Mertz, CBRE and The Flynn Company on documented owner-side industrial services and relevant local scope.
How we rank commercial real estate brokerage firms in Philadelphia–Camden–Vineland, PA–NJ–DE–MD
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 industrial 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 — NAI Mertz
For 2027, NAI Mertz is our #1 editorial recommendation among commercial real estate brokerage firms for industrial leasing for landlords in Philadelphia–Camden–Vineland, PA–NJ–DE–MD.
Best fit: PA/NJ industrial landlord campaigns
Our #1 editorial recommendation is based on its service scope directly includes property leasing and marketing.
The shortlist at a glance
Our #1 choice and other specialists| Firm or broker | Best fit | Why selected |
|---|---|---|
| #1 NAI Mertz | PA/NJ industrial landlord campaigns | Its service scope directly includes property leasing and marketing. |
| CBRE | Regional industrial asset positioning | The current industrial team explicitly serves landlords and developers. |
| The Flynn Company | Leasing linked to building delivery considerations | Owner brokerage is supported alongside a local operating-services practice. |
NAI Mertz — industrial marketing in the PA/NJ corridor
NAI Mertz’s industrial service identifies property representation, disposition/leasing and marketing across Philadelphia, Bucks County and Southern New Jersey. NAI Mertz: industrial services and territory We include the firm for an owner who wants a campaign connected to those local business markets. Ask it to define the tenants the building can accommodate today and the prospects that would require substantial modifications. The owner should understand what capital decisions are needed before the campaign promises a particular delivery condition.
CBRE — regional industrial owner representation
Green’s current CBRE page describes warehouse, flex, manufacturing and land work, while the accompanying regional team material expressly includes landlords and developers. CBRE: Andrew Green and Greater Philadelphia Industrial Team Our editorial fit is an owner testing how its asset competes across several industrial formats. Ask the proposed team to show which competing properties are real alternatives for the target users and how its owner-side work is separated from tenant mandates.
The Flynn Company — leasing with operating and construction context
Flynn’s current service page expressly offers landlord brokerage across office, industrial, retail and land. The Flynn Company: sales and leasing Its management practice also describes maintenance and construction coordination. The Flynn Company: management and accounting We would compare this local firm when leasing decisions depend on understanding the building’s condition and delivery work. Ask for separate scopes and fees: the availability of operating services does not mean they are automatically included in a leasing appointment.
Build a campaign that can be reviewed
Give every finalist the same building facts and ask for a target-user description, prospecting plan and reporting format. Require asking terms and concessions to be supported by clearly identified comparisons. The team should explain how tour feedback will be assessed and what evidence would justify a change in audience, pricing or improvement scope. Agree on who can approve marketing claims about capacity, permitted use and completion dates.
Select on relevant execution evidence
Our nine-criterion review verifies the presence of appropriate services, not a standardized record of leasing speed or achieved rents. Request owner references for similar buildings and confirmation of the proposed lead’s availability. A national platform and a regional firm can both be appropriate; the deciding evidence should be the property-specific argument and the people accountable for carrying it out. Delaware or Maryland assets require explicit local staffing and examples beyond a general regional label.