Washburn & Associates

Name

Washburn & Associates

Legal name

Washburn & Associates

Website

https://washburn-associates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Washburn & Associates is a Macon, Georgia-based commercial and investment real estate brokerage founded in 1975, offering buyer, seller, tenant, and landlord representation plus specialized advisory services (1031 exchanges, valuations, expert witness) throughout Georgia, serving SMBs, public sector, investors, and residential clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Buyer Representation (FSAEAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG), Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Investment property services
• Buyer seller representation
• Site selection consulting
• 1031 exchange brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Macon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Brokerage Commissions: Commission-based revenue from Buyer, Seller, Tenant, and Landlord Representation across commercial and investment real estate throughout Georgia. Includes deal sizes ranging from small family-owned businesses to multi-parcel school board acquisitions and 10,000 SF light manufacturing leases.
2. Residential Real Estate Commissions: Brokerage commissions on residential homes and land transactions, with Betty Browher specializing in residential real estate including land sales/purchases and family-oriented home buying/selling.
3. Specialized Real Estate Services: Fees from specialized engagements including Expert Witness Testimony, Estate Settlement, Consulting, Valuations, Site Selection, Investment Location, 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges, Triple Net Leasing, and Disposition of Troubled Assets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Washburn & Associates is a Macon, Georgia-based commercial and investment real estate brokerage that has operated continuously since 1975, providing buyer, tenant, seller, and landlord representation services across the state. The firm also delivers specialized advisory and transactional services including valuations, 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, triple net leasing, site selection, investment location, expert witness testimony, estate settlement, consulting, and disposition of troubled assets, alongside a secondary residential homes and land practice led by associate Betty Browher.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial & Investment Real Estate Brokerage Core brokerage service offering buyer, seller, tenant, and landlord representation for commercial and investment real estate throughout Georgia, serving local SMBs, regional investors, out-of-state buyers, and institutional clients across deal sizes ranging from family-owned businesses to multi-parcel acquisitions and 10,000 SF light manufacturing leases.
• Real Estate Representation Services Distinct sides of the brokerage offering: Buyer Representation for purchasers of commercial, investment, and residential real estate; Seller Representation for owners selling commercial, investment, residential, and land assets; Tenant Representation for tenants seeking leased space including site selection and lease negotiation; and Landlord Representation for owners including leasing strategy and tenant placement.
• Residential Homes & Land Brokerage Brokerage for residential home buying and selling as well as land purchases and sales in Middle Georgia, with primary emphasis on residential real estate handled by Realtor Betty Browher, including family homes, second homes, retirement homes, and land transactions.
• Valuations Real estate valuation services for property owners, buyers, sellers, estate matters, and legal proceedings, supporting transaction pricing, estate settlement, and expert witness engagements.
• 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges Brokerage support for 1031 tax-deferred exchange transactions, including identification and acquisition of replacement properties, helping investors defer capital gains taxes on qualifying real estate sales.
• Triple Net Leasing Brokerage Specialized brokerage services for triple net (NNN) lease transactions, supporting landlords and tenants in single-tenant net lease investment property deals.
• Site Selection Services Site selection services to identify and evaluate locations for commercial, industrial, or investment uses, supporting clients such as religious institutions, school boards, and industrial authorities in acquiring suitable parcels.
• Investment Location Services Advisory on location of investment-grade real estate opportunities for regional and out-of-state investors, including acquisition of existing commercial properties such as Dollar General, Walgreens, Family Dollar, and McDonald's locations.
• Disposition of Troubled Assets Brokerage assistance for disposing of distressed or troubled real estate assets, helping owners and lenders manage the sale of underperforming or problem properties.
• Expert Witness Testimony Provision of expert witness testimony in real estate-related legal matters, leveraging the firm's deep market knowledge and Principal Broker's credentials to support litigation involving property valuation, transactions, or brokerage practices.
• Estate Settlement Real Estate Services Real estate brokerage and valuation services to support estate settlement processes, helping executors, heirs, and attorneys dispose of or transfer real property held in estates.
• Real Estate Consulting General consulting services related to real estate transactions and strategy, providing clients with advisory support across acquisition, disposition, and portfolio decisions.
• Acquisition and Re-purposing of Existing Properties Acquisition advisory and re-purposing services for existing properties, including identification of alternate-use opportunities and repositioning of commercial assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Continuous operation in commercial real estate since 1975 (~50 years)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Emerging players

• Crexi: Digital commercial real estate marketplace and brokerage platform. Comparable in that it serves commercial investors and brokers seeking CRE listings and deal flow in Georgia — but competes through technology rather than relationships, representing a structural threat to relationship-driven local brokerages like Washburn.

Direct peers

• Fickling & Company: Long-established Macon, GA-based real estate firm offering commercial, residential, and property management services in Middle Georgia. Directly comparable as a similarly sized, locally entrenched brokerage operating in the same Macon/Warner Robins market.

Broad incumbents

• Colliers International: Global commercial real estate services and investment management firm. Overlaps with Washburn in buyer/seller representation, investment sales, and 1031 exchange advisory, but competes in capital markets and institutional segments beyond Washburn's niche.
• CBRE Group: Global commercial real estate services giant offering brokerage, advisory, valuations, and specialty services. Comparable because Washburn offers many of the same service categories (valuation, expert witness, troubled asset disposition) but at a vastly smaller scale and regional scope.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm with brokerage, valuation, and advisory capabilities. Comparable service-line overlap (valuation, brokerage, landlord/tenant representation) and competes for institutional mandates that Washburn also targets, e.g., industrial authority and school district clients.
• Coldwell Banker Commercial: National commercial brokerage franchise network. Comparable as a competing commercial and investment real estate brand with Georgia affiliates, offering similar buy/sell/lease representation and 1031 exchange support.
• RE/MAX Commercial: Commercial division of the RE/MAX network offering brokerage and investment sales across the U.S. Comparable commercial/investment representation model with a franchise footprint that competes for the same Georgia-based SMB and investor clients.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate services and investment management firm offering brokerage, valuations, and consulting. Overlaps with Washburn's tenant representation, site selection, and investment location services, especially for out-of-state investors seeking Southeast exposure.

Regional players

• Bull Realty: Atlanta-headquartered commercial real estate brokerage with deep Georgia presence, offering buyer/seller/tenant/landlord representation and investment sales across the state — directly comparable to Washburn's Georgia-focused commercial brokerage model but with significantly larger bench and broader geographic reach.
• NAI Earle Furman: South Carolina-based affiliate of NAI Global providing commercial brokerage, property management, and advisory services in the Southeast. Comparable as a regional, full-service commercial CRE firm competing for similar SMB and mid-market investor mandates, though operating in adjacent geographies.

Market position

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WashburnAsso

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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