2027 edition · Research reviewed November 7, 2026
An Atlanta retail owner should choose a leasing firm for the property’s tenant audience and operating constraints. Our 2027 comparison selects TSCG, SRS Real Estate Partners and Ackerman Retail. These firms have current owner-side evidence and different strengths in shopping-center strategy, intown project leasing and integrated retail services. The nine-criterion review separates documented capabilities from our editorial judgment about when to interview each team.
How we rank commercial real estate brokerage firms in Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GA
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 — TSCG
For 2027, TSCG is our #1 editorial recommendation among commercial real estate brokerage firms for retail leasing for landlords in Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GA.
Best fit: Shopping-center merchandising and leasing
Our #1 editorial recommendation is based on atlanta owner services and a current landlord specialist are documented.
The shortlist at a glance
Our #1 choice and other specialists| Firm or broker | Best fit | Why selected |
|---|---|---|
| #1 TSCG | Shopping-center merchandising and leasing | Atlanta owner services and a current landlord specialist are documented. |
| SRS Real Estate Partners | Intown projects and development-related retail | McCall and Tiernan supply distinct personal owner-side evidence. |
| Ackerman Retail | Leasing coordinated with the retail property plan | Current owner services and named local retail contacts support the fit. |
TSCG — shopping-center merchandising and owner strategy
TSCG’s Atlanta practice describes shopping-center leasing, tenant-mix strategy, marketing, management and repositioning. TSCG: Metro Atlanta retail services and analytics Its current roster also confirms Kris Murphy’s Atlanta role, following an appointment specifically to landlord services. TSCG: current Atlanta team roster TSCG: Kris Murphy landlord-services appointment, September 2025 We include the firm for an owner who wants to consider the center’s overall offer while filling a vacancy. Ask how the campaign will account for existing tenant obligations, practical use restrictions and the type of trade area the property can serve.
SRS Real Estate Partners — intown retail and development briefs
Brittany McCall’s current SRS profile documents landlord leasing for retail and mixed-use projects within intown Atlanta. SRS: Brittany McCall Scott Tiernan’s profile adds owner-representation and development-related experience. SRS: Scott Tiernan We select SRS for an owner needing those specific perspectives. Ask the firm to distinguish the right lead for existing urban space from the right lead for a land or new-development assignment, rather than presenting all retail experience as equivalent.
Ackerman Retail — leasing considered with the property plan
Ackerman’s retail service identifies landlord leasing and related management work. Ackerman Retail: owner services Its current Lee + White page names retail contacts including Leo Wiener, whose biography identifies leadership of the retail platform. Ackerman: Lee + White retail leasing contacts Ackerman Retail: Leo Wiener We include it for an owner seeking a retail proposal that can discuss operating or redevelopment context. The mixed-use property example should be read carefully: it does not make the retail contacts the leasing team for every component of the project.
Make the leasing brief commercially specific
Give finalists the property’s verified physical conditions, existing tenant commitments, approved improvement budget and intended delivery timetable. Ask for an audience of realistic occupiers and an explanation of which uses require more investigation. A prospect list should distinguish brand interest from a qualified requirement with a feasible location, budget and schedule. The proposal should identify how the broker will communicate obstacles early enough for the owner to act.
Assess the campaign and the people
Request references from comparable owners and a sample leasing report with clear next steps. Compare proposed outreach, tour follow-up, decision authority and competing appointments. Public team biographies and service pages do not independently prove achieved rents, speed to lease or marketing conversion. Our shortlist offers different capabilities to test; the final appointment should be based on the building, the assigned people and an agreed process for evaluating the campaign.