2027 edition · Research reviewed November 7, 2026
Our #1 editorial choice for a Phoenix industrial landlord is CBRE’s named local industrial practice. LevRose and Transwestern are the selected alternatives. The nine-criterion review favors clear owner-side responsibility, an appropriate geographic focus and a leasing plan that can be examined before appointment. A firm’s success selling investments does not by itself establish that it is the right team to lease an industrial vacancy.
How we rank commercial real estate brokerage firms in Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale, AZ
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 — CBRE
For 2027, CBRE is our #1 editorial recommendation among commercial real estate brokerage firms for industrial leasing for landlords in Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale, AZ.
Best fit: A dedicated industrial-owner appointment
Our #1 industrial-landlord choice has a named Phoenix practitioner with explicit industrial-owner leasing responsibility, giving the owner a direct service match and a dedicated local industrial team to evaluate.
The shortlist at a glance
Our #1 choice and other specialists| Firm or broker | Best fit | Why selected |
|---|---|---|
| #1 CBRE | A dedicated industrial-owner appointment | The named Phoenix practitioner explicitly represents industrial owners in leasing. |
| LevRose | Central Phoenix, Sky Harbor and Tempe industrial assets | McKernan identifies these locations and an owner-oriented industrial practice. |
| Transwestern | Industrial leasing connected to asset operations | Its Phoenix offering includes industrial agency leasing and asset services. |
CBRE — our #1 for industrial owner representation
Cooper Fratt’s current Phoenix biography identifies industrial building owners as clients and separates leasing from sales and occupier services. CBRE: Cooper Fratt, Phoenix industrial users and owners We favor that explicit owner scope for a landlord evaluating a dedicated industrial team. Ask who will lead the property campaign and which competing buildings the team represents. The proposal should explain how the premises will be positioned for likely users and how prospects will be qualified.
LevRose — a focused central-Valley alternative
Landon McKernan’s current LevRose biography emphasizes industrial owner representation in Central Phoenix, Sky Harbor and Tempe, with specific outreach methods. LevRose: Landon McKernan and industrial owner practice We recommend comparing that practice when the property falls within those areas. Require a discussion of the building’s practical uses and the evidence behind the proposed campaign. A tightly described territory can be useful, while an outer-Valley asset calls for directly relevant additional examples.
Transwestern — leasing with a wider operating context
Transwestern’s Phoenix office identifies agency leasing and asset services with industrial coverage. Transwestern: Phoenix brokerage and asset services We include it when ownership wants to evaluate leasing alongside the condition and operation of the asset. Ask the proposed team to separate recommendations about marketing from work requiring a contractor, engineer or property manager. Related services can support the campaign, but they should have defined responsibility and a visible cost.
Compare the property argument
Provide every finalist the same verified building facts and anticipated delivery condition. Ask them to explain which user requirements the property satisfies now and what work would broaden its appeal. Review how they would present loading, power, parking and the usable configuration. A campaign that ignores an operational limitation may generate inquiries that cannot become workable leases. Ask what information is missing before accepting the proposed target audience.
Agree an owner review rhythm
Compare how teams will report meaningful prospects, reasons for rejection and changes to the competitive set. Set an approval process for alterations to the campaign and for offers with different assumptions. CBRE is first for the stated industrial-owner brief because the individual practice supplies direct landlord evidence within a dedicated local industrial offering. LevRose may be the sharper comparison for a central-Valley asset, and Transwestern for operating coordination. Public biographies and service pages do not establish comparable achieved rents or leasing speed, so those outcomes are not presented as measured reasons for the ranking.