2027 edition · Research reviewed November 7, 2026
A Dallas–Fort Worth retailer may need one location, a replacement store or a coordinated expansion program. Those are different assignments, and a useful adviser should explain how the process changes with the objective. This 2027 comparison selects four practices with explicit retail tenant evidence. We applied the nine brokerage criteria and compared regional specialists with a national platform, without treating company size as proof of better client results.
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 tenant representation. 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 tenant representation in Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX.
Best fit: Single-store or broader Texas requirements
Our #1 editorial recommendation is based on explicit retail tenant scope and DFW coverage.
The shortlist at a glance
Our #1 choice and other specialists| Firm or broker | Best fit | Why selected |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Weitzman | Single-store or broader Texas requirements | Explicit retail tenant scope and DFW coverage. |
| The Retail Connection | A coordinated expansion process | Retailer strategy and named DFW tenant practice. |
| SHOP Companies | Specialty concepts and merchandising fit | Named specialists and territory-specific tenant roster. |
| CBRE | National-platform site-selection comparison | Identifiable DFW retail tenant specialist. |
Weitzman — a Texas-focused retail search
Weitzman describes tenant work ranging from a single location to relocation, resizing and market entry, with Dallas–Fort Worth among its markets. Weitzman: tenant representation We select it when the business wants to compare several ways of meeting its premises requirement. Ask which local specialist will lead and how the search will distinguish the concept’s essential needs from preferences.
The Retail Connection — a retailer’s expansion process
The Retail Connection describes site selection and lease negotiation organized around retailer strategy. The Retail Connection: tenant representation Its Dallas broker Brandon Brawner identifies DFW tenant assignments. The Retail Connection: Brandon Brawner We include the practice when the client needs a sequence of location decisions. Ask how the team will prioritize areas, track competing opportunities and maintain consistency as the brief evolves.
SHOP Companies — specialty concepts and defined territories
SHOP’s tenant roster identifies brand-specific territories and responsible brokers, including DFW assignments. SHOP Companies: tenant services and territories Brittney Austin’s profile describes specialty retail, service and boutique-fitness expansion. SHOP Companies: Brittney Austin We select this practice when the concept needs a tailored merchandising and location discussion. Confirm that the proposed broker’s territory and current availability match the intended search.
CBRE — named retail site-selection experience
CBRE identifies Robert Aycock with DFW retail site selection and tenant work for TJX brands. CBRE: Robert Aycock We include this as a national-platform comparison. Ask which resources would be available for your assignment and whether the proposed process fits a local operator, a regional rollout or a larger corporate requirement.
Ask for a disciplined location screen
Define the customer, operating model, delivery needs, visibility, physical requirements and opening timetable. Ask each finalist to show the assumptions it would investigate before recommending a trade area. Request a consistent way to compare locations, including reasons to eliminate an option. Qualified advisers should address technical suitability and approval questions that cannot be settled by a property tour.
Evaluate the appointment as well as the property
Clarify conflicts, compensation, reporting and who will do the work. A proposal should distinguish confirmed costs from allowances and explain how delays or a change in the brief affect the search. Published services and current profiles support this shortlist, while comparable audited occupancy savings, store performance and execution quality are unavailable. Use references and a concrete work plan to assess the remaining evidence gaps.