Experienced. Strategic. Connected. Creative.
At Grand Real Estate Advisors, our mission is to provide exceptional service and expertise to our clients, helping them achieve their goals in the complex world of commercial real estate. With decades of combined experience, our team of experts has worked on a wide range of projects across Minnesota, from development consulting to tenant representation.
Our Services
As a full-service commercial real estate firm, we offer a range of services designed to help clients achieve their goals. Our services include:
Development Consulting: We provide expert guidance on development projects, from site selection to project management, ensuring that your investment meets your business objectives.
Brokerage: Our experienced brokers have a deep understanding of the local market and can help you identify the best opportunities for acquisition, sale, or redevelopment of commercial real estate that meets your goals.
Tenant Representation: We advise clients through the entire process of site selection, lease negotiations, and project management, ensuring that your business achieves the best outcome from every transaction.
Project Management: Our team of experts can manage every aspect of a commercial real estate project, from site preparation to project close-out, ensuring that your project is completed on-time, on-budget, and to your satisfaction.
Asset Management: We can manage your commercial real estate investments, providing expertise in property management, accounting, and investment analysis to ensure that your assets generate maximum returns.
Our Team
Our team of experts brings decades of combined experience in development, finance, market analysis, valuation, negotiation, project management, property management, and community relations. Our principals, Joe Hughes, Judd Fenlon, and Ted LaFave, have a deep understanding of the Twin Cities commercial real estate market and are committed to delivering exceptional service and results.
Our Experience
From multi-family housing projects to office and industrial developments, our team has a proven track record of success in the following markets:
- Park 24 Osborn
- Luther Seminary
- Riverbend
About Our Principals
- Joe Hughes: With over a decade of experience as a broker, Joe specializes in tenant and landlord representation, working with office, non-profit, and industrial users.
- Judd Fenlon: With over 20 years of experience in real estate development, Judd has led a range of projects across the Twin Cities, including multifamily housing, senior housing, office, industrial, and retail developments.
- Ted LaFave: With 15 years of commercial real estate experience, Ted has a deep understanding of the Twin Cities market and has successfully negotiated hundreds of lease and sale transactions.
Contact Us
If you're looking for expert guidance and exceptional results in the complex world of commercial real estate, contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals.
Overview
Grand Real Estate Advisors (GREA) has received mixed reviews from its clients, with some expressing positive experiences and others expressing dissatisfaction.
Positive Reviews
- Professional and Friendly Service: Joe Hughes, a satisfied client, praises the entire team at GREA for their professionalism, friendliness, and great work. Zheng Zheng, another satisfied client, has had a good experience with Ted, who helped him find a tenant in St Paul.
Negative Reviews
- Poor Communication: Maria Tenenbaum, a former client, describes GREA's communication as poor, stating that it takes a while for anyone to get back to her. Beth Rozga is quite critical, accusing GREA of being a "money-grubbing business" that prioritizes profit over people and neighborhoods.
