Bennett Williams Commercial

What Bennett Williams Commercial does

Bennett Williams Commercial is a privately held, full-service commercial real estate brokerage founded in 1956 and headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The firm operates four core service lines: Landlord Representation (serving REITs such as Kimco and ShopCore alongside regional and local property owners), Tenant Representation (providing site selection and lease negotiation to over 50 national retailers in Central Pennsylvania, including Starbucks, Aldi, Five Guys, Dunkin, and AT&T), Investment Sales (handling single-tenant, multi-tenant, sale-leaseback, and 1031 exchange transactions), and Property Management (covering a portfolio of over 4 million square feet of industrial, medical, office, and retail assets under an AMO designation from IREM).

The firm operates from six offices across Pennsylvania and New Jersey (Lancaster HQ, York, Exton, Moorestown NJ, State College, and West Chester), is licensed in five states (PA, MD, VA, DE, SC), and maintains a national retail leasing reach spanning Texas to Massachusetts through affiliations with the Retail Brokers Network, CMRE, and ICSC. It employs over 25 licensed real estate professionals alongside property management, accounting, and administrative staff.

Revenue is generated through two streams: transactional brokerage commissions (sales and leasing fees from landlord, tenant, and investment sales mandates) and recurring property management fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the firm also references NNN (triple net) lease structures for retail space. Customer acquisition is driven by direct field sales through the licensed broker team, a website-based property listing platform (694 active listings), email property alerts, social media, and active participation in ICSC events. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, or third-party channel partnerships are disclosed; the business operates as a traditional, relationship-driven regional brokerage.

Name

Bennett Williams Commercial

Legal name

Bennett Williams Commercial

Website

https://bennettwilliams.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bennett Williams Commercial is a privately held, full-service commercial real estate brokerage founded in 1956, headquartered in Lancaster, PA, serving landlords, national retailers, and investors across Pennsylvania and beyond via landlord representation, tenant representation, investment sales, and property management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Tenant Representation & Corporate Services Brokerage (BPAJABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail Brokerage (BPAJABAB), Investment Sales Brokerage (BPAJABAI), Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB), Retail Property Management (BPAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Retail leasing services
• Commercial property management
• Investment sales
• Tenant representation

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Brokerage Commissions: Commissions from sales and leasing transactions for both landlords and tenants. Services include landlord representation, tenant representation, and investment sales. NNN lease structures referenced for retail properties.
2. Property Management Fees: Fees for managing commercial properties including retail, industrial, medical, and office properties. Company holds AMO designation and provides comprehensive property management including lease compliance, inspections, work order tracking, budgeting, financial reporting, and tenant communications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bennett Williams Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm offering four core services: Landlord Representation, Tenant Representation, Investment Sales, and Property Management. The company serves landlords (including large REITs such as Kimco and ShopCore), national retailers, and commercial property investors across Central Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region, while also handling retail investment transactions nationally.

Product overview

Bennett Williams Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm offering a unified platform of four core services: Landlord Representation, Tenant Representation, Investment Sales, and Property Management. The company, founded in 1956, serves the Central Pennsylvania region and beyond with operations spanning sales, leasing, consulting, and property management. Their Landlord Representation platform works with major REITs and regional property owners, while their Tenant Representation team serves over 50 national retailers. The Investment Sales group handles retail transactions for buyers and sellers nationwide, and Property Management covers over 4 million square feet of commercial real estate. The firm holds the AMO (Accredited Management Organization) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landlord Representation Full-service landlord representation platform serving large REITs (Kimco, ShopCore), regional and local property owners for commercial property leasing.
• Tenant Representation Full-service tenant representation providing site selection, lease negotiation, and expansion services to over 50 national retailers throughout Central Pennsylvania, executed by over 25 licensed real estate professionals.
• Investment Sales Retail investment sales services for all categories of retail investments for both institutional and local buyers and sellers, including single tenant and multi-tenant transactions, sale leasebacks, and 1031 exchanges.
• Property Management Commercial property management services with certified property managers providing lease compliance, property inspections, work order tracking, budget preparation, emergency response, tenant communications, and monthly reporting. The firm holds the AMO (Accredited Management Organization) designation from IREM.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 National Retailers served through Tenant Representation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Retail Brokers Network (RBN)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBennett Williams is a member of the Retail Brokers Network, a national network of independent commercial retail real estate offices providing local expertise to retailers, developers, and investors within the United States. Adam Hagerman serves as Chair of the Northeast Region.
• Capital Markets Real Estate Network (CMRE)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of CMRE, a nationwide network of professionals dedicated to capital markets segment of commercial real estate. CMRE is comprised of highly-qualified, best-experienced independent Capital Market real estate professionals offering superior service and unmatched expertise.
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of ICSC. Agents attend all northeast conventions and national Las Vegas convention annually. Chad Stine, Brad Rohrbaugh, and other team members are active ICSC members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm with strong retail, investment sales, and property management practices. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for national retailer rollouts and landlord mandates in overlapping geographies.
• Colliers International: Global commercial real estate services firm with strong retail brokerage, investment sales, and property management capabilities. Direct comparable for retail tenant rep, landlord rep, and investment sales services across similar asset classes.
• Newmark Group: Global full-service commercial real estate services firm offering investment sales, leasing, and property management across all major property types. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for institutional mandates that Bennett Williams also pursues.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global commercial real estate services and investment management firm offering brokerage, leasing, and property management. Competes with Bennett Williams for institutional mandates and large national retailer accounts.
• CBRE Group: Largest global commercial real estate services firm offering investment sales, leasing, and property management. Competes with Bennett Williams for national retailer and REIT mandates, with significantly greater geographic reach and headcount.

Direct peers

• NAI Global: Network of independent commercial real estate firms offering brokerage, property management, and investment services. Comparable in structure to Bennett Williams as a regional member firm delivering full-service CRE capabilities.
• SVN International: Commercial real estate franchise with strong retail and investment sales focus. Comparable to Bennett Williams in offering full-service CRE brokerage and property management through a network of regional offices.
• KW Commercial (Keller Williams Commercial): Commercial real estate division of Keller Williams, providing brokerage services across retail, office, industrial, and investment sales. Comparable as a competitor serving similar mid-market landlords, tenants, and investors.
• Marcus & Millichap: Large national commercial real estate investment sales brokerage with a strong focus on retail and net-lease properties. Closely comparable to Bennett Williams' investment sales platform and serves similar institutional and individual investor clients across the U.S.

Emerging players

• Compass Commercial: Technology-driven commercial real estate brokerage leveraging the Compass platform. Comparable as a competitor pursuing retail and CRE mandates, with a differentiated technology-first GTM that traditional firms like Bennett Williams do not match.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bennettwilliams
• Facebookfacebook.com/bennett-williams-realty-285017783809
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bennett-williams-realty-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/bennettwilliamscommercial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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