Business Details
25 Years
experience
Commercial Real Estate Services in Boston
Founded in 2001, Boston Realty Advisors is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm built on principles of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and thought leadership. Our structure enables responsiveness and resourcefulness, with a focus on aligning client goals with market insights. Our data-driven approach combines real-time analysis of real estate trends, debt/equity markets, and institutional expertise to manage risk and maximize profitability. We specialize in tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, property consulting, and financing, leveraging 25+ years of local market experience to deliver tailored solutions.Our senior partners provide hands-on leadership across all transactions, ensuring strategic alignment with clients' business objectives. We prioritize mission-driven approaches, particularly for nonprofit clients, and maintain a track record of $3 billion in multifamily sales over five years. Our team's institutional knowledge and entrepreneurial agility position us as Boston's largest independent boutique firm with national and international market reach.
Services
Investment Sales
Tenant Representation
Landlord Representation
Corporate Leasing
Nonprofit Services
Retail Leasing
Office Leasing
Financing Solutions
Hospitality Real Estate
New Development Marketing
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in Boston commercial real estate.
- Our team provides senior partner involvement in every transaction.
- We specialize in mission-driven solutions for nonprofit organizations.
- Our data-driven approach optimizes market trends and investment returns.
- We maintain a $3 billion track record in multifamily sales over five years.
What people say
Market expertise
Responsive service
Strategic insights
Transaction success
Local knowledge
Services
Investment Sales
Our capital markets team executes office, retail, and multifamily investment sales across New England. With $3 billion in transactions over five years, we leverage a database of qualified investors to maximize asset value through targeted marketing campaigns and strategic disposition planning. Our institutional expertise ensures optimal pricing in dynamic market conditions.
Tenant Representation
We develop real estate strategies aligned with clients' business objectives, specializing in site planning, financial analysis, and lease negotiations. Our market insights help businesses optimize operational efficiency through space solutions that balance cost containment with long-term growth requirements in evolving post-pandemic environments.
Landlord Representation
We provide technology-driven solutions for Class A/B office and retail properties, combining senior-level attention with proactive marketing strategies. Our team ensures buildings remain competitive through tailored tenant acquisition programs that emphasize value creation and yield optimization in Boston's dynamic real estate market.
Nonprofit Services
Our dedicated Nonprofit Practice Group offers real estate planning expertise to 501(c)(3) organizations. Services include site selection, lease negotiation, capital structuring, and mission-aligned acquisitions. With $800,000+ in charitable contributions, we combine 25 years of sector experience with customized solutions that address financial constraints while supporting organizational sustainability.
Financing Solutions
We facilitate mortgage brokerage services connecting clients with life insurance companies, banks, and agency lenders. Our team structures acquisition financing, bridge loans, and refinancing solutions that align with investment objectives, utilizing market knowledge to secure competitive rates and terms for commercial real estate transactions.
People
Jason S. Weissman
Founder & Senior Partner
Co-founder of Boston Realty Advisors with 25+ years of commercial real estate experience. Specializes in strategic advisory services and client relationship management for institutional clients across Boston's commercial real estate market.
William H. Catlin
Managing Director & Senior Partner
Co-founder with deep expertise in capital markets and investment sales. Leads major transactions while maintaining client-focused approach to real estate advisory services throughout New England's evolving market.
Christopher McMahon
Managing Director
Nonprofit Practice Group leader with specialized knowledge in mission-driven real estate solutions. Directs strategic planning initiatives for religious, educational, and community service organizations seeking sustainable property solutions.
Nicholas M. Herz
Managing Director & Partner
Capital markets specialist overseeing multifamily and office investment sales. Leverages extensive investor relationships to execute complex transactions while maintaining focus on client-centric service delivery models.
Whitney Gallivan
Managing Director & Partner
Retail real estate expert directing landlord and tenant representation strategies. Develops comprehensive leasing solutions for prominent retail assets throughout Boston's urban core and suburban markets.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does Boston Realty Advisors offer?
We provide tenant representation, landlord representation, investment sales, financing solutions, and specialized nonprofit real estate services across Greater Boston and New England markets.
How does BRA handle multifamily property transactions?
Our capital markets team has completed $3 billion in multifamily sales over five years, utilizing targeted marketing and investor connections to secure optimal pricing for apartment buildings and development sites.
Can BRA assist with nonprofit real estate needs?
Yes, our dedicated Nonprofit Practice Group offers 25+ years of experience in mission-driven real estate planning, including site selection, lease negotiation, and capital structure analysis.
What makes BRA different from other Boston real estate firms?
We combine institutional expertise with entrepreneurial agility as Boston's largest independent boutique firm, offering personalized senior partner involvement in every transaction.
Does BRA provide financing options for real estate investments?
Yes, we arrange acquisition financing, bridge loans, and refinancing through relationships with major capital providers to meet diverse investment objectives for commercial properties.
How does BRA approach tenant representation in Boston's office market?
We develop strategic real estate plans balancing cost containment and growth requirements, leveraging deep market knowledge to negotiate optimal lease terms for evolving workspace needs.
