Northwest Tenant Group

What Northwest Tenant Group does

Northwest Tenant Group is a Portland, Oregon-based independent commercial real estate advisory firm founded in 2021 by Stanford Scriven, SIOR. The firm provides conflict-free tenant representation services, meaning it exclusively represents occupiers (tenants) and does not represent building owners, eliminating the dual-agency conflicts of interest common at large global CRE firms. Its service portfolio spans the full commercial real estate transaction lifecycle through seven core offerings: Workplace Strategy, Commercial Site Selection, Purchase & Lease Advisory, Subleasing & Downsizing, Real Estate Contract Review, Space Planning & Design, and Construction & Relocation Management. The firm is compensated through landlord-paid commissions under standard CRE brokerage structures, and explicitly markets its services as free to the tenant client.

The customer base spans organizations of all sizes from startups and SMBs to Fortune 150 enterprises, including Siemens, Burns McDonnell, Amica Insurance, Pella Windows, Kimley Horn, Genesis Financial Solutions, Glascock Street Waxler LLP, and Delap, with the founder reporting career management of over $0.5B in client real estate budgets. Northwest Tenant Group has built a curated global partnership network spanning nearly 100 markets across North America, Europe, and Australia through regional channel partners, allowing its small team (3-10 employees) to deliver multi-market representation without the cost base of a multi-office global firm. Headcount is led by Founder & Principal Stanford Scriven, VP of Brokerage Becca Cameron, and VP of Project Management Kara Unger.

The go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise field sales driven by client referrals and word-of-mouth, supplemented by published Pacific Northwest market research for inbound lead generation. The firm does not develop or sell proprietary technology; its 'data-driven' claim refers to commercial negotiation methodology rather than machine learning or software. Geographic emphasis is on Portland and Vancouver, WA with national and international deal capability delivered through partner firms.

Name

Northwest Tenant Group

Legal name

Northwest Tenant Group

Website

https://nwtenantgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northwest Tenant Group is an independent, conflict-free commercial tenant representation firm based in Portland, Oregon, serving SMBs through Fortune 150 enterprises with brokerage, site selection, negotiation, and project management services compensated via landlord-paid commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Tenant Representation Services

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Tenant Representation (BPAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Logistics Tenant Representation (BPAJALAC), Retail Tenant Representation (BPAJALAB)

Keywords

• Tenant representation services
• Commercial real estate advisory
• Lease negotiation services
• Workplace strategy consulting
• Site selection advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tenant Representation Commissions: Northwest Tenant Group provides conflict-free tenant representation at no additional cost to the tenant. The company is compensated through commissions paid by landlords and building owners, similar to traditional commercial real estate broker compensation models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Northwest Tenant Group provides conflict-free, independent commercial tenant representation services, helping companies lease, purchase, sell, or sublet office, industrial, and retail real estate. The firm delivers seven integrated service lines—workplace strategy, site selection, purchase and lease advisory, subleasing and downsizing, contract review, space planning and design, and construction and relocation management—at no additional cost to the tenant, with compensation received via landlord-paid commissions.

Product overview

Northwest Tenant Group offers a suite of conflict-free, independent tenant representation services for commercial real estate. The company provides seven core service offerings: Workplace Strategy (consulting on work models including hybrid/remote), Commercial Site Selection (location advisory), Purchase & Lease Advisory (data-driven negotiation), Subleasing & Downsizing (lease exit strategies), Real Estate Contract Review (agreement analysis with legal counsel), Space Planning & Design (workspace customization), and Construction & Relocation Management (project coordination from build to move-in). The company serves as a free service to tenants, representing their interests in commercial real estate transactions without conflicts of interest from building ownership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workplace Strategy Advisory service that helps organizations determine optimal work models, including in-office, remote, and hybrid configurations. The firm partners with workplace strategy consultants to create customized solutions tailored to each client's operational needs.
• Commercial Site Selection Advisory service that helps businesses identify opportunities to lease or purchase commercial real estate, simplifying the location selection process by considering cost, quality, flexibility, accessibility, transit, and other factors relevant to the tenant's needs.
• Purchase & Lease Advisory Data-driven negotiation services that protect businesses and maximize savings on commercial real estate purchases and leases, using proprietary negotiation methodologies to achieve optimal terms and maximum leverage on behalf of tenants.
• Subleasing & Downsizing Service that helps businesses reduce operating costs by identifying the fastest and cheapest ways to exit office or industrial leases through subleasing or landlord buyout negotiations.
• Real Estate Contract Review Service that reviews purchase or lease agreements (often over 70 pages) in partnership with legal counsel to identify areas for additional landlord concessions and minimize costly mistakes.
• Space Planning & Design Service that partners with trusted design firms to tailor commercial spaces to client needs and budgets, including analyzing space requirements and identifying cost-reduction opportunities through layout optimization.
• Construction & Relocation Management Service that helps businesses build and move into new workspaces on time and on budget, providing all-in cost calculations for construction, furniture, and moving, and eliminating industry jargon and surprises through project coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed over $0.5B in real estate budgets for clients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Global Tenant Representative NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthwest Tenant Group has established a global network of tenant representative partners spanning nearly 100 major markets across North America, Europe, and Australia. The network enables the company to provide clients with best-in-class, conflict-free representation regardless of geographic location.
• Cherry & Speir (Nashville, TN)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for tenant representation services in the Nashville, Tennessee market.
• Peachtree CRE (Atlanta, GA)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for tenant representation services in the Atlanta, Georgia market.
• MACLW (Austin, TX / Denver, CO)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for tenant representation services in Austin, Texas and Denver, Colorado markets.
• The Tenant Agent (Toronto, Ontario)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partner for tenant representation services in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
• NB Property (Sydney, Australia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partner for tenant representation services in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
• The Levy Group (London, UK)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partner for tenant representation services in London, United Kingdom.
• Montlake Partners (Seattle, WA)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for tenant representation services in the Seattle, Washington market.
• Madison Street Partners (Los Angeles, CA / Irvine, CA / Newport Beach, CA / Orange County, CA)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner for tenant representation services in multiple California markets including Los Angeles, Irvine, Newport Beach, and Orange County.
• Solly Gubbay Consultants (Paris, France)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational partner for tenant representation services in Paris, France.
• Space Planning and Design FirmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with trusted space planning and design firms integrated into the tenant representation process to help clients design their ideal workspace.
• Construction and Relocation Management PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with construction and relocation management providers who can determine project costs and help clients build and move into new spaces on time and on budget.
• Commercial Real Estate Law PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with commercial real estate attorneys to provide comprehensive contract review services alongside the firm's advisory support.
• Workplace Strategy ConsultantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with top workplace strategy consultants to help create custom in-office, fully remote, and hybrid work models for clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CBRE: World's largest commercial real estate services firm. Tenant representation is one offering within a vast portfolio; competes for Fortune 500 occupier accounts that Northwest Tenant Group also targets.
• Savills: Global real estate services firm with a strong tenant-rep practice. Competes for the same enterprise occupier mandates as Northwest Tenant Group but offers a much broader suite of advisory and capital-markets services.
• Colliers: Global real estate services and investment firm with tenant-representation and occupier services. Competes in the same enterprise occupier segment as Northwest Tenant Group.
• Transwestern: Privately held commercial real estate firm offering tenant representation alongside agency leasing, capital markets, and property management. Overlaps with Northwest Tenant Group on occupier-side mandates.
• JLL: Global CRE services platform with significant tenant-rep capability. Competes head-to-head on enterprise occupier mandates and benefits from integrated capital markets, project management, and workplace offerings.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global full-service CRE firm with a dedicated occupier services / tenant rep practice. Comparable in serving enterprise occupiers but with a much wider service catalog.
• Newmark: Full-service commercial real estate advisory firm with a tenant-rep practice. Competes for occupier mandates, particularly with mid-market and enterprise clients similar to Northwest Tenant Group's roster.

Direct peers

• Cresa: The largest pure tenant-representation firm globally. Most directly comparable to Northwest Tenant Group's exclusive tenant-side, conflict-free model, serving occupiers across multiple asset classes and geographies.
• T3 Advisors: Independent tenant-rep and advisory firm focused exclusively on occupiers. Closely mirrors Northwest Tenant Group's conflict-free positioning and full-service platform from workplace strategy through relocation.
• Lee & Associates: Commercial real estate brokerage with strong tenant-rep practices across regional offices in the U.S. and Canada. Comparable mid-market occupier focus with a partner-driven model similar in spirit to Northwest Tenant Group's lean team structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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