2027 edition · Research reviewed November 7, 2026
Lee & Associates is our #1 editorial choice among these five firms for an industrial landlord who needs a clearly defined local submarket team in San Diego County. Colliers, CBRE, Voit and Kidder Mathews provide alternative owner practices. We applied all nine firm criteria, focusing on identifiable landlord work and the territory actually served. An industrial leasing appointment should begin with the building and intended users, not a county-wide claim that every warehouse requires the same strategy.
How we rank commercial real estate brokerage firms in San Diego–Carlsbad, 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 — Lee & Associates
For 2027, Lee & Associates is our #1 editorial recommendation among commercial real estate brokerage firms for industrial leasing for landlords in San Diego–Carlsbad, CA.
Best fit: An industrial campaign grounded in a specific local submarket
Our #1 for a submarket-led industrial owner campaign has named Central San Diego and North County landlord practices, including an explicitly identified Kearny Mesa portfolio assignment, giving the owner concrete local execution evidence to evaluate.
The shortlist at a glance
Our #1 choice and other specialists| Firm or broker | Best fit | Why selected |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Lee & Associates | An industrial campaign grounded in a specific local submarket | Named Central and North County owner practices establish a clear geographic match. |
| Colliers | Warehouse and distribution owner requirements | Current landlord evidence and a dated team appointment establish the present platform. |
| CBRE | North County industrial property leasing | Yahn’s profile identifies local landlord responsibility. |
| Voit Real Estate Services | Industrial leasing connected with an owner investment plan | Local owner services and an industrial/investment practitioner are identified. |
| Kidder Mathews | Industrial/flex leasing with property-use considerations | Bier documents local landlord and entitlement-related work. |
Lee & Associates — our #1 for a specific local territory
Abernathy’s current profile identifies landlord work in Kearny Mesa, Miramar and Sorrento Valley and names a Kearny Mesa portfolio assignment. Lee: Michael Abernathy, Central San Diego industrial practice Knoke supplies separate North County industrial owner evidence. Lee: Daniel Knoke, North San Diego industrial practice We favor Lee for the clarity of those local practices. Ask which team is appropriate for the property and how the campaign reflects its direct competition. The named assignment supports service relevance, not a claim about its achieved results.
Colliers — industrial leasing with current team evidence
Lewkowitz’s current Colliers profile covers San Diego warehouse, manufacturing and distribution leasing and development. Colliers: Mark Lewkowitz, San Diego industrial leasing Colliers also announced the arrival of Greg Lewis, Andy Irwin and Ryan Spradling from JLL on November 3, 2026. Colliers: Lewis, Irwin and Spradling appointment, November 3, 2026 We include the current firm rather than carrying an old employer attribution into this edition. Ask for the actual leasing lead; Spradling is identified in the announcement as the capital-markets specialist.
CBRE — a North County landlord comparison
Yahn’s current biography expressly includes industrial landlord representation with a North County emphasis. CBRE: Weston Yahn, North County industrial users and owners We select this practice for owners in that territory. Request a prospect definition, competing-building analysis and a clear follow-up plan. A relevant local mandate is more useful than a general statement about a firm’s worldwide footprint.
Voit Real Estate Services — industrial owner marketing
Voit’s San Diego landlord page specifically includes industrial leasing, while LaChance’s current profile identifies an industrial and investment practice. Voit: local landlord services by property type Voit: Randy LaChance, current industrial and investment role We recommend comparing the proposed local team where leasing and an investment plan must be coordinated. The service page contains undated market commentary; ask for current supporting evidence before accepting a pricing or demand assumption.
Kidder Mathews — industrial/flex and property-use decisions
Bier’s current Kidder Mathews profile documents San Diego industrial/flex landlord representation alongside development and permitting coordination. Kidder Mathews: Mary Kay Bier, San Diego corporate services We include the firm when the leasing plan depends on understanding the intended use. Define where brokerage advice ends and technical confirmation begins. A possible use should not be advertised as established until the relevant requirements have been checked.
Compare campaigns against the same property facts
Lee leads for the submarket-led brief because the evidence distinguishes actual Central and North County practices. Require each finalist to explain outreach, listing accuracy, tour feedback and the conditions that would trigger a change in strategy. Agree on owner reporting and conflict handling. These choices are qualitative; the sources do not provide an audited common measure of leasing speed or achieved terms.