Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Retail Commercial Real Estate Partner in Omaha
Founded in 1985, The Lerner has established itself as a premier commercial real estate firm specializing exclusively in retail. With over 30 years of experience serving property owners and retailers across the Midwest, our team combines deep industry knowledge with a client-centric approach. We offer comprehensive services including brokerage, development, property management, and tenant representation, supported by our ChainLinks affiliation since 1993. Our expertise in demographic analysis, market strategy, and retail-specific challenges enables us to deliver tailored solutions for national and regional clients.By maintaining a singular focus on retail, we provide unparalleled insights into site selection, tenant needs, and market dynamics. Our commitment to long-term client success is reflected in our track record of representing major retailers like PetSmart, Chipotle, and Kohls while maintaining a strong presence in local markets. Through strategic partnerships and a network of industry professionals, we ensure clients receive both regional expertise and national-level service standards.
Services
Tenant Representation
Investment Sales
Property Management
Development Services
Market Research
Leasing Solutions
Retail Site Selection
Asset Management
Zoning Consultation
Commercial Brokerage
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of exclusive retail commercial real estate expertise
- Our team includes professionals with backgrounds in real estate law and development
- We maintain a 100% retail-focused approach unlike general commercial firms
- Our ChainLinks affiliation provides access to national retail industry networks
- We serve clients across 7 Midwestern states with localized market knowledge
Associations and certifications
- ChainLinks
Services
Tenant Representation
We represent retail tenants in commercial property leasing and development deals. Our team conducts demographic analysis, market strategy planning, and negotiates lease terms tailored to retailers' specific needs. With decades of retail industry experience, we help clients evaluate site potential, assess traffic patterns, and secure optimal locations for business success.
Investment Sales
Our investment sales services focus on commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions. We provide market valuation analysis, risk assessment, and capital solutions for property owners and investors. By understanding local market dynamics and retail trends, we help clients maximize returns through strategic property transactions and portfolio management strategies.
Property Management
We offer comprehensive property management services for retail properties including tenant relations, financial reporting, and maintenance coordination. Our approach focuses on tenant retention, revenue optimization, and property maintenance through customized management plans. We act as a liaison between landlords and tenants to ensure operational efficiency and long-term property success.
Development Services
Our development services cover all phases from site selection to grand opening. We assist with market identification, financial evaluation, zoning compliance, and construction oversight. We coordinate with architects and contractors to ensure retail development projects meet both client objectives and market demands while maintaining budget and timeline parameters.
Market Research
We provide detailed local market research to support real estate decisions. Our analysis includes demographic studies, competitive landscape assessments, and traffic pattern evaluations. This data-driven approach helps clients understand market potential, identify optimal locations, and make informed investment decisions based on current retail industry trends and consumer behavior patterns.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does The Lerner Company offer?
We provide tenant representation, investment sales, property management, development services, and retail market research tailored to commercial property owners and retailers.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service area includes Nebraska, Iowa, and the Upper Midwest states of Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
What makes your firm different from other real estate companies?
We exclusively focus on retail commercial real estate, combining 30+ years of local market expertise with national retail industry insights through our ChainLinks affiliation.
How do you help property owners find tenants?
We conduct demographic analysis, create targeted marketing strategies, and leverage our retail industry network to match properties with suitable tenants.
What types of retail properties do you specialize in?
We work with shopping centers, free-standing retail buildings, lifestyle centers, regional malls, and restaurant properties across various retail market segments.
