King Capital Commercial Real Estate

What King Capital Commercial Real Estate does

King Capital Commercial Real Estate is a privately held commercial real estate brokerage headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded by Clayton King and operating with a team of approximately 10 professionals. The firm provides tenant representation, landlord representation, buyer/seller representation, investment sales, site selection, and development services, with a geographic specialization in the New Mexico market. Its customer base is anchored by national retail and restaurant brands (including Raising Cane's, Starbucks, Burger King, T-Mobile, AT&T, Dunkin, Dutch Bros, Wingstop, and Whataburger) seeking market entry, site selection, and statewide expansion support, alongside commercial property owners and investors requiring leasing, disposition, and development advisory.

The firm's underlying technology stack is minimal: there is no proprietary platform, no API or SDK, and no data or AI infrastructure — operations rely on standard brokerage tools, direct broker engagement, and digital marketing channels (Instagram, Facebook, podcast, YouTube). Core differentiation comes from human expertise: brokers with 17-20+ years of commercial real estate experience, including CCIM-designated professionals, who are native or long-term New Mexico residents with deep local relationships. The firm extends its reach nationally through its ChainLinks affiliation and executes development projects via partnerships with L&B Acquisitions, LLC and Renaissance Acquisitions, LLC using build-to-suit, ground lease, and reverse build-to-suit deal structures.

King Capital generates revenue through transaction-based commissions on commercial real estate sales and leases, supplemented by professional services fees from development partnerships. The go-to-market motion is relationship-driven and sales-led, with heavy reliance on referrals through ICSC, NAIOP, and CARNM professional networks, supported by thought leadership content via The CRE Project Podcast. Pricing is bespoke and tied to transaction value rather than standardized tiers, and the firm also offers business brokerage services through a partnership with Brio Brokers Group.

Name

King Capital Commercial Real Estate

Legal name

King Capital Commercial Real Estate

Website

https://kingcapitalcre.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

King Capital Commercial Real Estate is an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based commercial real estate brokerage serving national retail and restaurant brands with tenant representation, landlord representation, investment sales, site selection, and development services across the New Mexico market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Brokerage (BPAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tenant Representation & Corporate Services Brokerage (BPAJABAJ), Investment Sales Brokerage (BPAJABAI)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Tenant representation services
• Landlord representation services
• Investment property sales
• Retail site selection

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Commissions: Commission-based revenue from representing buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in commercial real estate transactions. Revenue is generated through commissions on completed property sales and lease transactions, typically calculated as a percentage of transaction value.
2. Development and Redevelopment Services: Revenue from development partnerships and redevelopment projects including build-to-suit, ground lease, and reverse build-to-suit deal structures for national retail tenants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

King Capital Commercial Real Estate is a New Mexico-based commercial real estate brokerage that represents tenants, landlords, buyers, and sellers in retail, industrial, and land transactions. The firm provides site selection, investment sales, and development services including build-to-suit, ground lease, and reverse build-to-suit projects for national retail and restaurant tenants. Revenue is generated primarily through commissions on completed transactions and professional fees on development engagements.

Product overview

King Capital Commercial Real Estate operates as a unified commercial real estate services platform offering Tenant Representation, Landlord Representation, Buyer/Seller Representation, Investment Sales, Site Selection, and Development Services. The company specializes in New Mexico commercial real estate with a network spanning nationally. Development services include ground lease, build-to-suit, and reverse build-to-suit deal structures for national retail clients. Business Brokerage services are delivered through a partnership with Brio Brokers Group. The firm also produces The CRE Project Podcast as an industry thought leadership content platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tenant Representation Represents tenants in commercial real estate lease negotiations, providing market knowledge, deal structuring, and access to on-market and off-market properties. Primarily serves national retailers, restaurants, and regional businesses entering or expanding within New Mexico.
• Landlord Representation Represents property owners and landlords in marketing and leasing commercial spaces, including tenant prospecting, qualifying prospects, and relationship management. Targets retail shopping centers, pad sites, and multi-tenant buildings in New Mexico.
• Buyer/Seller Representation Represents buyers and sellers of commercial real estate assets, providing due diligence, market analysis, valuation, and transaction management services for retail, industrial, and land properties.
• Investment Sales Facilitates the sale of income-producing commercial properties with in-depth underwriting, valuation analysis, and access to a broad network of buyers in New Mexico.
• Site Selection Assists retailers and businesses in identifying optimal commercial locations based on market knowledge, occupancy costs, and demographic analysis across New Mexico.
• Development Services Handles ground-up development and redevelopment projects including land acquisition, build-to-suit, and reverse build-to-suit deal structures for national retail tenants. Delivered with development partners such as L&B Acquisitions and Renaissance Acquisitions.
• Business Brokerage Provides business valuation, buyer/seller representation, and transaction services for business acquisitions and sales, delivered through a partnership with Brio Brokers Group.
• The CRE Project Podcast A podcast hosted by Clayton King featuring interviews with commercial real estate professionals covering industry topics, strategies, and insights. Available on Spotify and YouTube.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lia Armstrong represents over 500,000 square feet of retail space throughout New Mexico

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ChainLinkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation providing comprehensive market knowledge, credibility with property owners, and understanding of retailer site selection processes. Functions as extension of retailer's internal real estate department for market penetration and expansion.
• L&B Acquisitions, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for 1440 Rio Rancho Blvd Dutch Bros Coffee project. Partnership involved build-to-suit deal structure with land acquisition date 4/8/2019 and construction commencement 4/1/2020.
• Renaissance Acquisitions, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for 5101 Gibson Blvd Burger King project and 3475 E. Main Street Slim Chickens redevelopment. Involved ground lease and reverse build-to-suit deal structures.
• ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)coreOthersProfessional affiliation providing national networking, education, and industry standards. Multiple team members are active members including Clayton King and Kyla Stoker.
• NAIOP NMcoreOthersProfessional affiliation for commercial real estate development and investment. Team members Clayton King, Lia Armstrong, and Alex Zannes are members.
• CARNM (Commercial Association of REALTORS NM)coreOthersRegional commercial real estate association providing networking, education, and advocacy. Hosted 2022 NM State Chair for the Next Gen program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NAI Sun Vista: New Mexico-based commercial real estate brokerage affiliated with the NAI Global network. Most directly comparable peer — same New Mexico geography, similar retail/office/land brokerage services, similar team size, and competing for the same local landlord and tenant accounts.
• Marcus & Millichap: Specialized commercial real estate investment sales brokerage focused on retail, multifamily, and net-lease properties nationwide. Comparable as a competitor for investment sales mandates in the New Mexico retail market and as a benchmark for how specialized retail-focused brokerage firms scale outside their core geography.
• Lee & Associates: Privately held commercial real estate brokerage firm organized as an ownership-share structure of regional offices. Similar mid-sized, entrepreneurial brokerage model with strong retail/industrial presence; competes for the same landlord and tenant representation business across multiple US markets.
• SRS Real Estate Partners: National commercial real estate brokerage exclusively focused on retail tenant representation, landlord representation, and investment sales. Closely aligned business model — retail-only focus, QSR/restaurant tenant book, brokerage plus investment sales — and likely a competitor for the same national retail accounts King Capital serves in New Mexico.
• SVN International: Commercial real estate franchise network with regional offices providing brokerage, investment sales, and property management. Comparable model as a mid-market brokerage platform where individual offices serve local markets with shared brand, technology, and national reach — analogous to King Capital's ChainLinks affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• CBRE Group: Largest global commercial real estate services firm offering brokerage, property management, valuation, and capital markets. Represents the dominant incumbent that national retail accounts default to; competes with King Capital for major tenant mandates and investment sales in New Mexico.
• Newmark Group: Global commercial real estate advisory and services firm with capital markets, leasing, and investment sales capabilities. Competes with King Capital for institutional investment sales and national tenant representation mandates in the New Mexico market.
• JLL: Global commercial real estate services and investment management firm. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering integrated brokerage, capital markets, and advisory services to the same national retail and restaurant client base that King Capital serves.
• Colliers International: Global commercial real estate services and investment management firm with strong retail and investment sales capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same national retail accounts and landlord mandates in mid-sized US markets.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm with full-service brokerage, valuation, and asset management capabilities. Competes with King Capital for national tenant representation mandates and represents the scale and service breadth the firm must defend against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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