2027 edition · Research reviewed November 7, 2026
An industrial owner should choose a listing team that understands the building’s location, usable configuration and likely occupier. For this Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim guide, we compared three practices with attributable industrial owner-side capabilities. We place particular weight on local execution and an explainable campaign under the nine brokerage criteria. The selections address different parts of the metro rather than claiming that one firm is automatically the best choice for every warehouse.
How we rank commercial real estate brokerage firms in Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CA
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 — DAUM Commercial
For 2027, DAUM Commercial is our #1 editorial recommendation among commercial real estate brokerage firms for industrial leasing for landlords in Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CA.
Best fit: Central and West LA industrial owner assignments
Our #1 editorial recommendation is based on freitag’s profile documents the location and landlord scope.
The shortlist at a glance
Our #1 choice and other specialists| Firm or broker | Best fit | Why selected |
|---|---|---|
| #1 DAUM Commercial | Central and West LA industrial owner assignments | Freitag’s profile documents the location and landlord scope. |
| Lee & Associates Orange | Mid-Counties and North Orange County industrial assets | Son’s biography establishes both geography and owner-side work. |
| CBRE North Los Angeles team | Industrial assets in northern LA submarkets | The published team scope includes industrial leasing for owners. |
DAUM — Central and West Los Angeles industrial assets
David Freitag’s DAUM profile identifies industrial work in Central and West Los Angeles and includes landlord representation. DAUM: David Freitag We select the practice for an owner who needs to assess an existing property’s position within those areas. Ask the proposed team how the premises compare with competing space on functional features, and what information should be verified before a campaign begins.
Lee & Associates Orange — Mid-Counties and North Orange County
Daniel Son’s biography identifies industrial landlord and tenant work in these markets. Lee & Associates Orange: Daniel Son This makes the Orange office a relevant comparison for a property in the eastern portion of this metro guide. Request a lead whose routine territory matches the asset. The proposal should explain which users are plausible for the space, not rely on a network-wide list of contacts.
CBRE — North Los Angeles industrial coverage
Mike Zugsmith’s CBRE team page describes industrial leasing for owners and occupiers, with a North Los Angeles focus. CBRE: Mike Zugsmith and North Los Angeles team We include that team as a national-company option for assets in its documented territory. Ask how the senior and day-to-day responsibilities would be allocated and which local evidence supports the proposed positioning. Do not extend that geographic evidence automatically to Long Beach or Anaheim.
Make the property information useful
Before comparing listing proposals, assemble a consistent description of loading, circulation, clear height, power, office proportion and the condition of major systems. Separate verified facts from matters that need an engineer, contractor or other specialist. Ask each team which missing information could eliminate a prospect or delay a decision. This gives the owner a way to assess the broker’s reasoning without relying on an unsupported estimate of how quickly the building will lease.
Use research at the right geographic scale
DAUM’s public research index separates multiple Los Angeles industrial areas from Orange County. DAUM: market research by submarket We regard that distinction as useful context for proposal review, not proof that any particular report is current enough for an asking-term decision. Have the listing team identify the dates, property filters and differences behind its comparable evidence. A metro headline should not substitute for the competitive set relevant to the actual building.
Evaluate campaign accountability
Request a prospecting plan, a system for recording tour objections and a schedule for reconsidering terms or presentation. Require competing proposals to show owner work and concessions explicitly. Confirm current staffing and conflicts with other listings. Public evidence supports these firms’ industrial service fit; it does not provide comparable audited leasing outcomes. Select the team that can connect its proposed actions to the decisions you will need to make as owner.