Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Richmond, VA
Commonwealth Commercial Partners has been a leader in commercial real estate since 1996, driven by core values of innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Our firm offers a fully integrated platform with expertise in asset management, property management, investment sales, and specialized services like forestry consulting and hospitality management. With over 225 professionals and offices across 13 states, we deliver tailored solutions for clients ranging from small businesses to institutional investors. Our vertically integrated approach ensures comprehensive support for office, industrial, retail, multi-family, and rural land markets.We prioritize client relationships through transparent communication and a boutique-style service model that emphasizes accountability and professionalism. Backed by decades of experience, our team combines market adaptability with systematic strategies to maximize property value and client returns. Case studies demonstrate measurable outcomes, including occupancy growth and cost savings, validating our commitment to excellence in every transaction and management project.
Services
Asset Management
Forestry Consulting
Hospitality Management
Investment Sales
Property Management
Rural Land Sales
Project Management
Facility Management
Land Development
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 28+ years of specialized forestry consulting experience in Virginia
- Our integrated platform covers 9 commercial real estate disciplines
- 225+ professionals provide hands-on service across 13 states
- Proven results with 37% lease term increases and 15% occupancy growth
- Client-centric approach with transparent communication and accountability
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Services
Asset Management
Our asset management division enhances real estate investments through systematic owners advocacy. We provide turnkey oversight for commercial properties including retail, office, and industrial assets. With 10 dedicated team members managing 4.3 million square feet across 13 states, we focus on portfolio protection, risk mitigation, and customized reporting to maximize client returns.
Forestry Consulting
Broadleaf Forestry offers professional forestry services with 28 years of Virginia timber industry expertise. We help landowners optimize timber value through market analysis, harvest planning, and reforestation coordination. Our services include timber appraisals, sale management, and access to 220+ qualified buyers for maximum returns.
Hospitality Management
Commonwealth Lodging Management specializes in nationally franchised hotel assets. Our team provides full-service management, renovation project oversight, and strategic consulting. With expertise in franchise relations and hotel finance, we deliver profitable results through quality talent development and guest experience optimization.
Investment Sales
Our investment sales team facilitates informed commercial real estate transactions through market expertise and strategic relationships. We offer portfolio analysis, acquisition sourcing, and transaction management services. With access to institutional buyers and off-market opportunities, we deliver tailored solutions for REITs, pension funds, and private investors.
Property Management
As our founding service, property management remains our core focus. We manage commercial properties with emphasis on tenant relations, budgeting, and maintenance optimization. Our team handles office, industrial, and multi-family assets, ensuring property value preservation and operational efficiency for owners nationwide.
People
Mark W. Claud
Chief Executive Officer | Partner
With extensive commercial real estate experience, Mark W. Claud leads Commonwealth Commercial's strategic direction as CEO. He oversees operations across 13 states and manages key client relationships while maintaining active involvement in major transactions.
Willis McCrickard
Head of Business Development
Willis McCrickard drives business growth initiatives and client acquisition strategies. He specializes in connecting institutional investors with Commonwealth Commercial's comprehensive real estate services and market expertise.
Brian C. Reinhart
Managing Director - Forestry Consulting
Brian C. Reinhart leads the forestry consulting division with specialized knowledge of Virginia's timber industry. He oversees timber sales, harvest operations, and land management strategies to maximize client returns.
Scott E. Holman
Managing Director - Florida & Georgia
Scott E. Holman manages commercial real estate operations across Florida and Georgia. He focuses on property management, investment sales, and client relations while maintaining regional market expertise.
Kenneth S. Strickler
President | Partner
Kenneth S. Strickler serves as President and Partner, guiding Commonwealth Commercial's leadership team. He maintains active involvement in major transactions and strategic decision-making for the firm's continued growth.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide a full range of services including asset management, property management, investment sales, forestry consulting, hospitality management, and land development across 13 states.
How long has Commonwealth Commercial been in business?
Since 1996, we've built a reputation as a trusted commercial real estate partner with over 28 years of industry experience.
In which states do you operate?
Our services cover 13 states with offices in Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Missouri.
What makes your forestry consulting service unique?
With 28 years of Virginia timber industry experience, we offer advanced GIS mapping, inventory analysis, and access to 220+ qualified timber buyers for maximum returns.
How do you handle hotel management?
Our Commonwealth Lodging Management division specializes in nationally franchised hotel assets, providing operations management, renovation oversight, and strategic consulting services.
What experience do your investment sales professionals have?
Our brokers combine deep market knowledge with long-standing relationships, serving institutional clients including REITs, pension funds, and opportunity funds nationwide.
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