Business Details
Trusted Commercial Real Estate Brokers in Los Angeles
Commercial Brokers International (CBI) is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage committed to delivering client-focused solutions. With over 65 years of combined industry experience, we specialize in leasing, sales, and investment opportunities across diverse asset classes including office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and hospitality properties. Our team provides tailored financial and marketing strategies, leveraging in-house media production to enhance property visibility and accelerate transactions. We prioritize client interests through transparent negotiations, end-to-end debt placement services, and syndication investment options designed to maximize returns.Our expertise extends to property valuations, tenant and landlord representation, and strategic acquisition/disposition, ensuring clients achieve both short-term and long-term goals. Backed by a proven track record in commercial real estate, we combine market knowledge with innovative tools to deliver results-driven services that align with evolving industry demands.
Services
Commercial Leasing
Debt Placement
Real Estate Syndication
Property Analysis
Investor Relations
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of combined experience in commercial real estate brokerage.
- Our in-house media team produces high-quality marketing materials for property visibility.
- We specialize in tailored debt placement with major financial institutions and private lenders.
- Our syndication division offers diversified investment opportunities with clear performance metrics.
- We provide accurate property valuations and strategic acquisition/disposition expertise.
Services
Commercial Leasing
We specialize in representing landlords and tenants in commercial leasing across office, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties. Our team negotiates optimal terms, including rental rates and tenant improvements, while leveraging market insights to secure favorable deals. With local expertise in Southern California and nationwide coverage, we streamline the leasing process for businesses of all sizes.
Debt Placement
Our debt placement services connect clients with competitive financing options through major financial institutions and private lenders. We handle conventional loans, SBA programs, and private financing for purchases, refinancing, and business expansion. Our tailored approach ensures access to loans for multifamily, office, retail, and single-tenant net lease properties.
Real Estate Syndication
CBI's syndication division offers diversified commercial real estate investments focusing on STNL and retail assets. Investors participate in vetted opportunities with 90-95% initial funding contributions, targeting 5-7-year holding periods. We emphasize cash-on-cash returns of 5-7.5% and IRRs of 7-10%, aligning profits with investor performance.
Property Analysis
We provide accurate valuations for all commercial asset classes using discounted cash flow analysis, comparable sales, and market trends. Our experts assess properties to determine fair market value, supporting informed investment decisions. Services include third-party estimates and asset performance evaluations in a timely manner.
Investor Relations
CBI supports investors with transparent reporting, performance tracking, and strategic guidance for commercial real estate portfolios. Our services include business plan development, renovation cost analysis, and exit strategy planning. We emphasize co-aligned incentives, prioritizing investor returns through preferred distributions and fair profit-sharing structures.
People
George Pino
Co-Founder
George Pino has 32 years of experience in distressed asset dispositions, selling or marketing 6,000+ assets. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from USC, with expertise in strategic analysis and business development.
Joe Killinger
Co-Founder
Joe Killinger has spent 33 years in real estate development and repositioning. He has successfully launched five companies and syndicated investments with average returns of 8-12% cash-on-cash. Holds a California real estate license.
Bill Brown
Investor/Partner
Bill Brown brings 30 years of commercial real estate banking experience, focusing on lending, portfolio management, and loan administration. He graduated with honors from California Lutheran University, specializing in stakeholder relationship management.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide leasing, sales, debt placement, property analysis, and real estate syndication for office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and hospitality properties.
Do you offer financing options for commercial property purchases?
Yes, we connect clients with SBA loans, conventional financing, private lenders, and tailored debt placement solutions for purchases, refinancing, and business expansion.
What investment opportunities are available through your syndication division?
We focus on STNL and retail strip centers with $1.5M-$6M acquisition targets, targeting 5-7.5% cash-on-cash returns and 7-10% IRRs over 5-7 years.
How do you handle commercial property valuations?
Our agents analyze market trends, comparable sales, and discounted cash flows to provide accurate valuations for all commercial asset classes.
What markets do you serve?
We specialize in Los Angeles and Orange County, with nationwide and international brokerage capabilities for commercial real estate transactions.
Can you explain the difference between NNN and STNL leases?
NNN (Triple Net Lease) requires tenants to pay taxes, insurance, and maintenance, while STNL (Single-Tenant Net Lease) refers to properties occupied by a single tenant, often under NNN terms.
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