Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in CT & South Florida
At Rand Real Estate, we specialize in tenant and buyer representation across Connecticut and South Florida. With 30 years of experience in Connecticut and 15 years in South Florida, our firm focuses on empowering businesses through strategic real estate decisions. We assist clients in evaluating costs and obligations at current locations or during potential moves, ensuring landlords' advantages are neutralized to create balanced negotiations.Our expertise fosters stronger relationships between parties while delivering transparent, obligation-free consultations. As principals in investment property acquisitions, we actively pursue value-add retail opportunities in Southern Florida, operating as all-cash buyers to streamline transactions.
Services
Tenant Representation
Buyer Representation
Investment Property Acquisition
Cost Evaluation
Commercial Leasing
Value-Add Retail Investments
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of expertise in Connecticut commercial real estate.
- Our South Florida office provides 15 years of regional market knowledge.
- We advocate exclusively for tenants and buyers during negotiations.
- We operate as all-cash buyers for investment property acquisitions.
- We provide confidential, no-obligation consultations for all clients.
Services
Tenant Representation
We advocate exclusively for commercial tenants in lease negotiations, leveraging market expertise to secure favorable terms. Our services include space evaluation, cost analysis, and strategic relocation planning. With deep regional knowledge in Connecticut and South Florida, we ensure balanced negotiations that protect tenant interests.
Investment Property Acquisition
Our firm pursues value-add retail properties in Southern Florida priced $2M$20M. As all-cash buyers, we streamline acquisition processes for sellers while identifying high-potential investment opportunities. Our team conducts thorough market analysis to ensure strategic property purchases aligned with investor goals.
Buyer Representation
We represent commercial buyers in property acquisitions, focusing on cost optimization and long-term value. Our services include site selection, market comparables analysis, and negotiation strategy development. With decades of combined experience, we ensure buyers receive maximum value in Connecticut and South Florida markets.
People
Jim Randel
President and CEO
Leading Rand Real Estate for 30 years, Jim established the Connecticut office and expanded operations to South Florida 15 years ago, building a reputation for tenant advocacy.
Charlie Manuel
Executive Vice President
Managing the South Florida office for 15 years, Charlie specializes in connecting businesses with optimal commercial spaces while facilitating investment property acquisitions across the region.
DJ Smith
Vice President
DJ provides tenant representation services in Connecticut, leveraging 20+ years of local market expertise to help businesses evaluate leasing options and negotiate favorable terms.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on Connecticut and South Florida commercial real estate markets, with 30 years of experience in Connecticut and 15 years in South Florida.
Do you represent both tenants and landlords?
We exclusively represent tenants and buyers to ensure unbiased advocacy during leasing or purchasing decisions.
What investment properties do you pursue?
Our firm acquires value-add retail properties in Southern Florida priced between $2 million and $20 million, operating as all-cash buyers.
Can you help evaluate current lease obligations?
Yes, we analyze costs and obligations at existing locations to help businesses make informed real estate decisions.
