Avison Young
Global commercial real estate services.
🏛️ Ecosystem listing: Avison Young is a commercial real estate services firm, not a software product.
About Avison Young
Avison Young is a global commercial real estate advisory firm powered by people, creating real economic, social, and environmental value. The company provides a full range of CRE services including property sales and leasing, investment management, project management, and strategic consulting. Avison Young's commercial real estate listings include office, industrial, retail, multi-family, and hospitality properties, as well as specialized spaces for healthcare, automotive, and self-storage. The firm emphasizes thought leadership through market reports, industry insights via Avison Young Sightlines, and a collaborative culture focused on long-term client success.
✓ Pros
✓Global presence with deep local market expertise
✓Full-service platform covering all CRE needs
✓Avison Young Sightlines provides valuable market intelligence
✓Collaborative culture focused on client outcomes
✓Covers all asset classes including specialty properties
✗ Cons
✗Services are relationship-based, not self-service technology
✗Primarily serves enterprise and institutional clients
✗Less technology-focused than pure proptech platforms
Who This Is For
Property Types
Avison Young Features
✦ Property Sales
Investment sales advisory for commercial properties across all asset classes.
✦ Leasing Services
Tenant and landlord representation for office, industrial, retail, and specialty spaces.
✦ Property Search
Comprehensive listings database for commercial properties for sale or lease.
✦ Specialized Properties
Healthcare, automotive, self-storage, and hospitality property expertise.
✦ Investment Management
Real estate investment advisory and portfolio management.
✦ Project Management
Construction and development project management services.
✦ Valuation & Appraisal
Property valuation and appraisal services for informed decisions.
✦ Avison Young Sightlines
Expert insights and analysis on CRE market trends and dynamics.
✦ Market Reports
Comprehensive market research and reports across sectors and geographies.
✦ Thought Leadership
Industry blog and research for data-driven decision making.
Company Info
Company
Avison Young
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Employees
5000+
Funding
Privately held (principal-led)
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