Hunt Commercial Real Estate

What Hunt Commercial Real Estate does

Hunt Commercial Real Estate is a privately held, boutique commercial real estate brokerage firm headquartered at 832 Georgia Avenue STE 330 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm provides full-service brokerage, tenant representation, commercial brokerage, investment services, site selection, lease negotiation, and property redevelopment. Its primary customer segments are enterprise tenants pursuing strategic expansion and site selection, landlords and owners seeking sale or leasing representation, and investors and buyers requiring acquisition and disposition assistance. Named enterprise clients include Chambliss, Baker Donelson, New York Life, and Northwestern Mutual, reflecting a focus on law firms and insurance/financial services tenants rather than SMB volume.

The firm operates on a commission-based transaction-fee model with no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML tooling, and no disclosed subscription or recurring revenue streams. Distribution is direct and relationship-driven, delivered by a small team of 1–10 people led almost entirely by founder and principal broker R. Steve Hunt, who has been continuously licensed in commercial real estate since 1982. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with national coverage achieved through co-broker relationships in markets including Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, Louisville, Greenville SC, Orlando, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Dallas. Marketing is conducted primarily via a static company website and professional affiliation channels (NAR, Tennessee Realtors, BOMA Chattanooga, Greater Chattanooga Realtors, Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Chattanooga Alliance).

Hunt CRE's institutional track record is anchored by the redevelopment portfolio carried over from its predecessor partnership, Berry & Hunt (1988–2022), which repositioned over 274,000 sq ft of downtown Chattanooga office and parking assets, including the 281,000 sq ft Republic Centre and the 201,712 sq ft Liberty Tower (LEED Gold). Following the 2022 dissolution of the Berry & Hunt partnership, Steve Hunt rebranded and formed new capital partnerships to continue both third-party brokerage and principal redevelopment activity, including the recent acquisition of approximately 130,000 sq ft of warehouse space in Chattanooga. The firm has no disclosed funding, no institutional investors, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Hunt Commercial Real Estate

Legal name

Hunt Commercial Real Estate

Website

https://huntcommre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hunt Commercial Real Estate is a Chattanooga-based boutique commercial real estate brokerage providing tenant representation, investment services, site selection, lease negotiation, and property redevelopment for enterprise tenants, landlords, and investors across the United States, led by founder R. Steve Hunt.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

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 industry

Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Tenant representation services
• Property acquisition disposition
• Lease negotiation services
• Investment real estate advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Brokerage: Commission-based brokerage services for commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, tenant representation, leasing, and investment services. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on completed deals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Hunt Commercial Real Estate is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm offering real estate brokerage, tenant representation, commercial brokerage (landlord/owner representation), and investment services. The firm assists clients with site selection, lease negotiation, acquisitions, dispositions, and property redevelopment for office, industrial, and land transactions across the United States.

Product overview

Hunt Commercial Real Estate is a full-service commercial real estate firm offering an integrated portfolio of services. The core offerings include Real Estate Brokerage, Tenant Representation, Commercial Brokerage, and Investment Services, supported by ancillary services such as Site Selection, Lease Negotiation, and Property Redevelopment. The firm serves clients across the United States from its headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a focus on office, industrial, and land transactions. The services are designed to work together as a unified commercial real estate solution for investors, buyers, tenants, owners, and landlords.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate Brokerage
• Tenant Representation
• Commercial Brokerage (Landlord/Owner Representation)
• Investment Services
• Property Redevelopment

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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 minor.

• Chattanooga Chamber of CommerceminorOthersProfessional membership affiliation supporting the local business community.
• National Association of RealtorsminorOthersProfessional membership affiliation providing access to NAR resources, listings, and industry standards.
• Tennessee RealtorsminorOthersState-level professional membership organization for real estate professionals in Tennessee.
• BOMA ChattanoogaminorOthersBuilding Owners and Managers Association local chapter membership for commercial real estate professionals.
• Greater Chattanooga RealtorsminorOthersLocal real estate association membership providing networking and professional development opportunities.
• Downtown Chattanooga AllianceminorOthersLocal business improvement district organization focused on downtown Chattanooga development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Colliers International: Global commercial real estate services firm providing brokerage, tenant representation, and investment sales. Overlaps directly with Hunt CRE's core service offerings including office, industrial, and land transactions.
• SVN International: Commercial real estate franchise specializing in brokerage, investment sales, and tenant representation. Similar to Hunt CRE in offering core brokerage services with a network-driven growth model.
• NAI Global: Commercial real estate brokerage network connecting independent offices worldwide. Comparable to Hunt CRE's broker model and use of co-broker arrangements to extend geographic reach.
• Marcus & Millichap: Specialized commercial real estate investment sales brokerage firm with a similar boutique-to-mid-sized structure and focus on investment transactions. Most comparable peer given Hunt CRE's investment services and commission-based transaction model.
• Avison Young: Privately-held commercial real estate services firm offering brokerage, tenant representation, and investment services across North America. Comparable to Hunt CRE in service mix and mid-sized boutique positioning, though at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Newmark Group: Commercial real estate services firm providing investment sales, leasing, and tenant representation. Comparable service mix with broader geographic coverage than Hunt CRE.
• CBRE Group: Largest global commercial real estate services firm offering brokerage, investment sales, and tenant representation across all major markets. Represents the dominant incumbent Hunt CRE competes against for enterprise mandates.
• JLL: Global commercial real estate services firm with major presence in brokerage, capital markets, and tenant representation. Provides broader competition across Hunt CRE's service categories.
• Walker & Dunlop: Commercial real estate services firm focused on investment sales and capital markets, particularly multifamily. Adjacent competitor with similar commission-based transaction economics and enterprise client focus.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Major global commercial real estate services firm offering brokerage, investment sales, and tenant representation. Competes with Hunt CRE for institutional and enterprise clients in office and industrial markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/huntcre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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