2027 edition · Research reviewed November 7, 2026
A retail owner should compare leasing firms around the decisions facing the property: a vacancy, a new project, a change in tenant mix or the reuse of a larger space. Our Dallas–Fort Worth selections cover three distinct practices and consider a fourth specialist alternative. We reviewed all nine brokerage criteria, with owner-side retail evidence central to the comparison. The recommendations are editorial choices for interviews, not audited rankings of rent or leasing speed.
How we rank commercial real estate brokerage firms in Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX
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 — Weitzman
For 2027, Weitzman is our #1 editorial recommendation among commercial real estate brokerage firms for retail leasing for landlords in Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX.
Best fit: Shopping-center tenant mix
Our #1 editorial recommendation is based on explicit DFW project-leasing process.
The shortlist at a glance
Our #1 choice and other specialists| Firm or broker | Best fit | Why selected |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Weitzman | Shopping-center tenant mix | Explicit DFW project-leasing process. |
| The Retail Connection | Leasing within a mixed-use or retail plan | Named owner advisory and project experience. |
| CBRE | Project leasing and larger-space alternatives | Published anchor and project-leasing scope. |
Weitzman — shopping-center tenant mix and project leasing
Weitzman explicitly describes DFW project leasing and a process connecting a center’s physical features with retailer needs. Weitzman: retail project leasing We select the firm for an owner seeking a coherent tenant-mix proposal. Ask how the campaign would account for the existing occupants, available configurations and improvements ownership is willing to consider.
The Retail Connection — mixed-use and retail asset positioning
Jake Burns’ current Dallas profile identifies landlord advisory and project leasing at developments including The Gates of Prosper and Cypress Waters. The Retail Connection: Jake Burns We include this practice when leasing needs to fit a broader project strategy. These examples establish reported experience; ask for a plan specific to your property’s stage of delivery and operating conditions.
CBRE — project leasing and anchor-space decisions
CBRE identifies Dan Shoevlin with retail project leasing and anchor disposition, with Dallas-area assignments in his profile. CBRE: Dan Shoevlin We select the practice for an owner evaluating a larger vacancy or a change in how a center is leased. Ask which alternatives merit investigation and what additional information is needed before selecting a strategy.
A specialty-retail alternative
SHOP Companies’ Brittney Austin describes landlord representation and specialty retail work. SHOP Companies: Brittney Austin Owners seeking a merchandising-focused comparison can request a proposal from that practice. Confirm the particular team’s experience with the asset’s location and format. A national or statewide client list should not replace evidence about the building and audience under consideration.
Make the leasing brief concrete
Provide accurate plans, delivery assumptions, known restrictions and the owner’s objectives. Ask each finalist which uses appear plausible and what must be verified before approaching those operators. A strategy should explain how the proposed occupants fit the property rather than rely on a generic list of attractive brands. Establish responsibility for technical questions, property access and the evaluation of requested improvements.
Require decisions from the reporting process
Agree how qualified interest, tours, proposals and reasons for rejection will be reported. Ask what evidence would justify changing the tenant strategy or premises configuration. Review references, conflicts, fees and the named lead’s availability. The sources support current practice and relevant experience, but do not provide common independently verified measures of tenant sales, retention or net leasing economics. Keep those outcomes unscored and assess execution through the proposal and references.