2027 edition · Research reviewed November 7, 2026
Retail landlords need a broker whose personal work matches the type of property being leased. Our 2027 Atlanta comparison selects Brittany McCall, Scott Tiernan, Kris Murphy, Leo Wiener and Tony Cerniglia. We reviewed current roles and owner-side evidence under the nine individual criteria, comparing specialists from several platforms. These selections express where we would seek a proposal; they do not claim a common audited ranking of rents, leasing speed or client outcomes.
How we rank individual commercial real estate brokers 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:
- Individual experience and professional credibility
- Market knowledge and asset specialization
- Personal network and deal access
- Personal technology and analytical capability
- Data transparency and market accuracy
- Personal brand and digital presence
- Local execution with regional and national perspective
- Service scope at agent level
- Innovation and client-centered strategy
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 — Brittany McCall
For 2027, Brittany McCall is our #1 editorial recommendation among individual commercial real estate brokers for retail leasing for landlords in Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GA.
Best fit: Intown retail and mixed-use leasing
Our #1 editorial recommendation is based on current SRS profile identifies personal owner work and local examples.
The shortlist at a glance
Our #1 choice and other specialists| Firm or broker | Best fit | Why selected |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Brittany McCall | Intown retail and mixed-use leasing | Current SRS profile identifies personal owner work and local examples. |
| Scott Tiernan | Development-related retail owner briefs | His biography directly describes landlord and development responsibilities. |
| Kris Murphy | Shopping-center merchandising and leasing | Her landlord-services appointment is corroborated by the current Atlanta roster. |
| Leo Wiener | Retail leasing within a broader property plan | Current leadership and a named local retail contact role support an interview. |
| Tony Cerniglia | Owner leasing with regional retail context | His current CBRE profile includes landlord and project leasing. |
Brittany McCall — intown retail and mixed-use projects
McCall’s current SRS profile identifies a senior vice president role and a focus on project leasing for retail and mixed-use landlords within intown Atlanta. It names examples including Inman Quarter and Emory Point. SRS: Brittany McCall We select her for an urban owner needing a campaign grounded in that property context. Ask how access, neighboring uses and the existing building offer would shape the target tenant audience and the recommended marketing approach.
Scott Tiernan — land and development-oriented retail
SRS identifies Tiernan as an Atlanta managing principal whose work includes landlord representation, development opportunities and national accounts. SRS: Scott Tiernan We would compare him for an owner or developer evaluating how a retail opportunity should be positioned. Ask which part of his experience is most relevant to the proposed asset and what must be resolved before marketing can make firm promises about delivery. His tenant-side work also calls for clear conflict procedures.
Kris Murphy — shopping-center merchandising assignments
TSCG’s September 2025 appointment describes Murphy’s landlord work across several shopping-center formats. TSCG: Kris Murphy landlord-services appointment, September 2025 The current Atlanta roster continues to list her as a vice president. TSCG: current Atlanta team roster We include her for an owner seeking a specialist comparison in tenant mix and center leasing. Ask for recent local examples, the proposed campaign and her personal role in managing prospects. The appointment history supports experience, not a verified forecast of the next engagement’s results.
Leo Wiener — retail leasing with redevelopment context
Ackerman identifies Wiener as president of its retail platform. Ackerman Retail: Leo Wiener Its current Lee + White page names him among the retail contacts. Ackerman: Lee + White retail leasing contacts We would interview him where retail leasing intersects with a broader property plan. Confirm whether he will personally lead the campaign or assemble the team, and distinguish the retail engagement from other components of a mixed-use project.
Tony Cerniglia — retail owner campaigns with a regional perspective
Cerniglia’s CBRE profile directly identifies landlord representation and project leasing in its Atlanta retail practice, alongside tenant and land work. CBRE: Tony Cerniglia and Atlanta retail services We select him for an owner seeking that combination of perspectives. Ask how he would identify appropriate prospects and what information he needs before recommending terms or alterations. The proposed engagement should state the representation side, competing appointments and division of responsibilities.
Judge the proposal for your asset
Request owner references, a sample prospect report and a clear calendar of actions from the relevant finalists. A property contact or executive title alone does not prove who will perform day-to-day work. Compare the proposed people and their reasoning about the building’s actual constraints. None of the reviewed sources establishes a uniform independent performance score, so the final choice should rest on relevant evidence, available capacity and an accountable leasing plan.