NAI Robert Lynn

What NAI Robert Lynn does

NAI Robert Lynn is a privately-held, full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with additional offices in Fort Worth and Houston. Founded in 1962 as Echols & Lynn, the firm operates as a member of NAI Global, a worldwide network of 350+ offices across 65 countries. The company serves property owners, tenants, developers, and corporate clients with multi-location real estate needs across the office, retail, industrial, land, and investment property segments, with submarket specialization across nine DFW submarkets supported by over 100 brokers holding 1,200+ combined years of DFW market experience and 14 active SIOR designations.

The firm's underlying technology is a proprietary market-tracking database that records every available property, every user of space, and every completed transaction in its markets, supplemented by REALTrac Online transaction management for portfolio and project tracking. Distribution is amplified through CoStar, LoopNet, and CreXi commercial listing platforms, with the firm consistently ranked as a Top 5 Power Brokerage in DFW by CoStar and #1 for retail listings in DFW with over 450 retail listings. The core operational model is broker-led deal execution rather than a software platform, with structured training for new associates and centralized oversight by CEO George Dutter and President Mark Miller.

NAI Robert Lynn's revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee brokerage commissions on sale and lease closings, supplemented by property management fees, consulting engagements, and capital markets financing intermediation. Pricing is custom-quoted per transaction and is not publicly disclosed. In 2023, the firm completed 1,096 sale and lease transactions covering over 46 million square feet, with 35% of business sourced from repeat customers. Customer segments span SMBs, mid-market enterprises (e.g., SHOP Companies, Hillwood), and large multi-location corporates served through the Corporate Services group using the NAI Global network.

Name

NAI Robert Lynn

Legal name

NAI Robert Lynn

Website

https://nairl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NAI Robert Lynn is a privately-held, full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in Fort Worth and Houston. Founded in 1962, it serves property owners, tenants, developers, and corporate clients across office, retail, industrial, land, and investment segments through its NAI Global network affiliation.

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

Warehousing & Logistics Facilities Brokerage (BPAJACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing & Heavy Industrial Facilities Brokerage (BPAJACAB), Real Estate M&A / Joint Venture Advisory (Platform Deals, Partnerships) (BPAJANAF)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Property management services
• Office leasing sales
• Industrial real estate brokerage
• Retail property leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transactional Brokerage Commissions: Traditional real estate brokerage commissions on sale and lease transactions for commercial properties including office, retail, industrial, and land. Revenue is earned as a percentage of transaction value upon closing.
2. Property Management Fees: Ongoing property management services including maintenance, operations, accounting, rent collection, tenant retention programs, and asset management.
3. Consulting Services: Non-transactional real estate consulting services including market reports, opinions of value, advisory services, tax abatements, and portfolio administration.
4. Capital Markets Financing: Commercial mortgage lending technology matching clients with lenders for financing needs, serving as intermediary in capital stack arrangements for commercial real estate projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAI Robert Lynn is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that sells, leases, and manages office, retail, industrial, and land properties across the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston markets. It earns transactional commissions on sale and lease deals, recurring fees from property management, financing placement through its Capital Markets group, and fees for corporate real estate, site selection, and consulting services. Backed by the NAI Global network of 350+ offices in 65 countries, it provides both local market specialization and international reach for corporate clients.

Product overview

NAI Robert Lynn is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm offering traditional transactional brokerage, corporate services, and specialized support across multiple property types. The firm operates as a single integrated service organization rather than a modular software platform, providing Office, Retail, Industrial, Land, and Investment brokerage services through specialized divisions. Additional services include Property Management, Capital Markets (financing and investment sales), Site Selection/Data Centers, Corporate Services, and Consulting. The firm leverages the NAI Global network (350+ offices worldwide) for international transactions and maintains proprietary market research capabilities including the Linneman Letter access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office Brokerage Services Commercial office space leasing, sales, tenant representation, and landlord representation services across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The firm tracks over 383 million square feet of commercial office space and deploys SIOR-credentialed agents across the practice.
• Retail Brokerage Services Retail property leasing, sales, and tenant representation for retailers, franchisors, and shopping center owners. Ranked #1 by CoStar for most retail property listings in DFW with 450+ listings; proactive local specialists in each trade area across Dallas and Fort Worth.
• Industrial Brokerage Services Industrial real estate services including user representation, acquisition, disposition, build-to-suit, and design-build transactions. The firm tracks over 700 million square feet of industrial space in DFW and serves Houston Industrial operations as well.
• Land Brokerage Services Commercial land sales and acquisition services for developers, investors, and tenants seeking land for office parks, industrial facilities, or custom facility lots.
• Property Management Services Comprehensive commercial property management including maintenance, accounting, rent collection, tenant retention programs, construction management, and risk management for owners of office, retail, and industrial assets.
• Capital Markets Services Commercial real estate financing, investment sales, and debt/equity placement. The group matches clients with lenders, banks, life companies, private debt funds, REIT funds, and CMBS sources for capital stack solutions.
• Site Selection / Data Centers Services Specialized site selection, labor market analysis, incentive negotiation, and economic impact analysis for data centers, contact centers, and service center operations. Assignments on over 9 million square feet of contact center space, creating 70,000+ jobs and $13 billion in economic value over 10-year leases.
• Corporate Real Estate Services Multi-location corporate real estate transaction management, portfolio tracking, and international coordination through NAI Global's network of 350+ offices and 5,800 professionals, with REALTrac Online used for portfolio and project tracking.
• Consulting Services Non-transactional real estate consulting including market reports, property valuations (opinions of value), tax abatement negotiations, financial analysis, and demographic mapping services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,096 transactions totaling 46 million square feet completed in 2023
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAI GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNAI Robert Lynn is a member of NAI Global, one of the largest commercial real estate networks with 350+ offices in 65 countries and 5,800+ professionals worldwide. This partnership enables the firm to serve clients with multi-location real estate needs across the globe while maintaining local market expertise in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
• Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS (SIOR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAI Robert Lynn has 14 active SIOR designees, with NAI Global having more SIOR designees (243) than any other brokerage firm worldwide. SIOR members must meet demanding educational, professional, and transactional standards. The company's agents work toward or maintain this prestigious designation.
• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvolvement in CCIM enhances agents' knowledge of current market conditions and provides insight into innovative selling and leasing techniques. NAI Robert Lynn agents hold CCIM designations alongside SIOR.
• North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors (NTCAR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll NAI Robert Lynn agents are active members of NTCAR, the primary commercial real estate professional association in the North Texas region.
• CoStar GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationNAI Robert Lynn uses CoStar as a primary property listing and market research platform. The company is ranked in the Top 5 Power Brokerage Firms by CoStar and #1 for retail listings in DFW.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CBRE Group: Largest global commercial real estate services firm with full-service offerings across investment sales, leasing, valuation, and mortgage origination. Competes with NAI Robert Lynn on Texas institutional mandates and corporate services accounts, particularly multi-market engagements.
• Marcus & Millichap: National investment real estate brokerage firm focused on commercial investment property sales, financing, and research. Comparable on the investment sales and capital markets side of NAI Robert Lynn's business, particularly for private capital and 1031 exchange clients.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm operating across brokerage, valuation, and property management. Overlaps directly with NAI Robert Lynn on institutional owner mandates, capital markets transactions, and corporate occupier accounts in Texas.
• Walker & Dunlop: Large commercial real estate finance company originating loans and servicing institutional capital. Comparable to NAI Robert Lynn's Capital Markets practice as a competing source of debt placement for Texas commercial real estate transactions.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate services and investment management firm with brokerage, capital markets, and advisory offerings. Competes for the same enterprise occupiers and investors in Texas and overlaps in office and industrial leasing mandates.
• Newmark Group: Full-service commercial real estate advisory firm with growing capital markets and leasing operations. Competes on Texas office and industrial leasing as well as investment sales mandates against NAI Robert Lynn's brokerage and Capital Markets divisions.

Direct peers

• Colliers International: Global full-service commercial real estate services firm with strong U.S. operations including Texas. Comparable as a competing full-service CRE platform offering brokerage, capital markets, valuation, and property management to similar investor and occupier clients.
• Transwestern Commercial Services: Texas-headquartered commercial real estate firm offering brokerage, property management, and capital markets across office, industrial, and retail. Highly comparable given overlapping Texas footprint, similar service mix, and like-for-like competition on DFW and Houston mandates.

Regional players

• Henry S. Miller Brokerage: Dallas-headquartered commercial real estate firm with brokerage, property management, and investment services across North Texas. A close regional competitor on DFW office, retail, and industrial mandates with similar client mix.
• Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services: Dallas-based commercial real estate firm offering sales, leasing, and management across office, retail, industrial, and land. Comparable regional competitor serving similar owner and tenant clients in the DFW market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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