Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Austin Commercial Real Estate Partner
Founded in 2007, Aquila has established itself as a leading commercial real estate firm deeply rooted in the Austin market. Our team combines local expertise with national-level capabilities to deliver tailored solutions for tenants, owners, developers, and investors. Through relentless market research and proprietary data analysis, we identify opportunities before they become visible to competitors. Our collaborative culture ensures seamless communication between brokers, property managers, and researchers, creating unique advantages for our clients. With a focus on tenant representation, project management, property management, and investment services, we handle every aspect of commercial real estate transactions and operations.Our agility allows us to respond swiftly to market changes while maintaining rigorous attention to detail. The firm's leadership team brings decades of combined experience in Austin's dynamic real estate landscape. We pride ourselves on transparency, ethical practices, and long-term relationships built through consistent delivery of exceptional results. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures clients benefit from the most current market intelligence. By combining deep local knowledge with comprehensive service offerings, we help clients maximize value across all property types including office, retail, industrial, and land.
Services
Tenant Representation
Project Management
Property Management
CRE Investment Services
Project Leasing
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We save clients money through superior market knowledge and negotiation expertise
- Our exclusive focus on Austin ensures unparalleled local market insights
- Full-service capabilities covering all aspects of commercial real estate
- Proven track record delivering projects on time and on budget
- Deep relationships with Austin's commercial real estate community
Associations and certifications
- Accredited Management Organization (AMO)
What people say
Instrumental in assembling the right team
Saved significant costs through vendor relationships
Delivered high-design space on time
Provided exceptional market research
Treated properties as their own
Services
Tenant Representation
Aquila's tenant representation services help businesses secure optimal commercial spaces with favorable lease terms. Our Austin-focused experts leverage deep market knowledge to identify properties matching specific business needs. Through strategic negotiations backed by proprietary market data, we consistently achieve cost savings for clients while ensuring long-term suitability of leased spaces.
Project Management
Our project management team oversees commercial real estate developments from concept to completion. We coordinate all aspects of construction and renovation projects, maintaining strict budget and timeline controls. By leveraging established vendor relationships and local market expertise, we deliver high-quality spaces while minimizing client involvement in complex logistical challenges.
Property Management
Aquila's property management services combine industry-leading standards with personalized local attention. We handle day-to-day operations, vendor coordination, and financial reporting for diverse property types. Our AMO-accredited team implements cost-saving strategies while maintaining property value through proactive maintenance and tenant relationship management.
CRE Investment Services
Our commercial real estate investment services guide clients through Austin's dynamic market opportunities. We provide strategic advice on property acquisitions, value-add opportunities, and disposition strategies. With comprehensive market analysis and deep local connections, we help investors maximize returns through data-driven decision making and comprehensive portfolio management.
Project Leasing
Aquila's project leasing specialists manage the complete leasing lifecycle for commercial properties. From marketing and tenant sourcing to lease negotiations and ongoing management, we optimize occupancy rates and rental income. Our approach combines strategic market positioning with personalized service to ensure long-term success for property owners.
People
Chad Barrett
Managing Principal
Chad Barrett leads Aquila's strategic direction with over 15 years of Austin commercial real estate experience, focusing on market expansion and client relationship development.
Bart Matheney
Managing Principal
Bart Matheney contributes extensive leasing and investment expertise, with a track record of managing some of Austin's most significant commercial real estate transactions.
Mike Murphy
Managing Principal
Mike Murphy specializes in tenant representation and market analysis, bringing deep insights into Austin's evolving commercial real estate landscape to client engagements.
Jay Lamy
Managing Principal
Jay Lamy focuses on investment services and strategic advisory, leveraging decades of experience in Austin's commercial property markets to deliver client value.
Chris Perry
Managing Principal
SIOR-certified Chris Perry leads major tenant representation initiatives, combining technical expertise with extensive local market knowledge to secure optimal real estate solutions.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does AQUILA offer in Austin?
AQUILA provides tenant representation, project management, property management, and commercial real estate investment services across Austin's office, retail, industrial, and land markets.
How does AQUILA's local expertise benefit clients?
Our exclusive focus on Austin gives us unparalleled market insights, established relationships, and real-time data that help clients secure better terms and identify emerging opportunities.
What makes AQUILA different from other real estate firms?
We combine deep local knowledge with full-service capabilities, maintaining collaborative culture and proprietary research that delivers measurable advantages to our clients.
Can AQUILA handle complex commercial real estate projects?
Yes, our team manages projects from initial planning through completion, maintaining strict budget and timeline controls while delivering high-quality results.
How does AQUILA approach property management?
We provide AMO-accredited property management with personalized attention, implementing cost-saving strategies and proactive maintenance to maximize asset value.
What experience does AQUILA have with Austin's commercial market?
Since 2007, we've built extensive experience across all property types in Austin, maintaining continuous market research and relationships that benefit our clients.
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