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Trusted Commercial Real Estate Services in Southeast Michigan
At Thomas Duke, we have dedicated ourselves to building lasting relationships with clients, partners, and communities across Southeast Michigan for over four decades. Our approach combines the premium services of a global firm with the personalized attention that only a locally rooted team can provide. With five generations of collective commercial real estate experience, we have established ourselves as a regional leader by prioritizing collaboration, innovation, and client success. Our team leverages a sophisticated database of market insights and a century of regional expertise to deliver tailored solutions for property owners, investors, and tenants. We specialize in matching properties with the right buyers or tenants quickly, utilizing our deep understanding of local market dynamics and strategic relationships. Our commitment to excellence extends to property management, where we focus on maximizing asset value through customized plans, cutting-edge technology, and cost-saving strategies.From land brokerage to multi-family market solutions, we provide comprehensive services backed by a proven track record of over 120 years of Dukes in Detroits commercial real estate landscape. Our team of certified professionals brings transparency, expertise, and a dedication to resolving complex challenges, ensuring clients achieve their investment goals. We measure our success by the growth and satisfaction of our clients, as reflected in our decades-long partnerships and award-winning service. This philosophy has allowed us to maintain a reputation for integrity, reliability, and results-driven performance in every transaction and management endeavor.
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Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Property Management
Land Brokerage
Retail Representation
Industrial Services
Office Tenant Representation
Multi-Family Solutions
Strategic Planning
Construction Management
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Highlights and features
- We offer five generations of commercial real estate expertise in Southeast Michigan.
- Our collaborative team approach accelerates client success through shared market insights.
- We leverage a sophisticated database rivaling top brokerage firms for faster property matches.
- Award-winning property management team optimizes asset value and tenant retention.
- Strategic solutions combine technology, financial modeling, and 120+ years of local experience.
What people say
Successfully sold properties
Creative financing strategy
Award-winning management
Expert local insights
Proven track record
Services
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Our brokerage services connect property owners with qualified buyers or tenants. We utilize a proprietary database and regional market expertise to facilitate transactions for office, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties. Our team's deep local knowledge ensures optimal pricing and strategic positioning in Southeast Michigan's competitive commercial real estate market.
Property Management
We maximize property value through comprehensive management solutions. Services include financial planning, tenant retention programs, construction oversight, and 24/7 maintenance support. Our customized strategies focus on increasing operating income while implementing cost-saving measures to enhance client ROI for commercial properties across multiple asset classes.
Land Brokerage
Specializing in vacant land transactions, we represent landowners, developers, and users. Our team balances complex requirements to facilitate sales, acquisitions, and development opportunities. With over 100 years of combined experience, we provide strategic guidance for land parcels ranging from urban infill sites to large-scale development tracts across Southeast Michigan.
Strategic Property Planning
We develop customized growth strategies using advanced financial modeling and market data. Our approach combines property assessments with economic trends to create actionable plans for asset optimization. This service helps investors maximize returns through targeted improvements and market-timed transactions based on comprehensive regional insights.
Construction Management
Our team coordinates all aspects of property development and renovation projects. We provide vendor management, budget oversight, and timeline coordination to ensure successful execution. This service supports value-add initiatives and property enhancements that increase market competitiveness and long-term asset performance for commercial real estate investments.
People
Thomas A. Duke
Senior Partner
Fourth-generation leader with CCIM designation, specializing in commercial real estate strategy. Combines family legacy with modern market expertise to guide client investments and team development.
Mark W. Szerlag
Senior Partner
CCIM-designated expert in property sales and investment analysis. Leverages direct marketing background to deliver systematic solutions for clients across Southeast Michigan's commercial real estate market.
Steve Valli
Partner
Completed 500+ transactions totaling over $500 million. Focuses on strategic brokerage solutions, combining market knowledge with client relationship management to achieve optimal investment outcomes.
James Porth
Partner
Specializes in student-housing markets with $100M+ in transactions. Represents leading management companies in Washtenaw County, applying niche expertise to multifamily investment strategies.
John Bridges
Director of Management Solutions
CPM award-winning property management leader with 13.9M sq ft experience. Develops customized strategic plans balancing income potential with operational expenses for commercial real estate portfolios.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide brokerage, property management, land brokerage, retail representation, industrial services, office tenant representation, multi-family solutions, strategic planning, and construction management.
How does your brokerage team find properties quickly?
Our proprietary database and 40+ years of regional expertise allow us to match properties with qualified buyers or tenants faster than traditional methods.
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on Southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County, Farmington Hills, Grosse Pointe, Novi, and Troy commercial real estate markets.
How do you handle property management differently?
We create customized strategic plans combining financial modeling, tenant retention programs, and 24/7 maintenance to maximize asset value and ROI.
Can you help with complex real estate transactions?
Yes, our team specializes in resolving challenging deals through creative financing strategies, market analysis, and problem-solving expertise developed over decades.
What makes your company a regional leader?
Five generations of local experience, a collaborative team approach, and a proven track record of over 120 years of Dukes in Detroit's commercial real estate market.
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