Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Real Estate Solutions Worldwide
Founded in 1987, SVN International has redefined commercial real estate brokerage through a collaborative model built on shared data, transparency, and global connectivity. Our organization operates as a network of independently owned offices across 3 countries, leveraging collective expertise to deliver strategic insights and localized market knowledge. With 200+ global offices and 2,000+ advisors, we specialize in 18 core services including investment sales, leasing, and property management while maintaining industry leadership through research-driven analysis and technology integration.Our culture emphasizes cooperative competition, evidenced by our 50/50 commission-sharing policy and 9.6% Report that tracks market performance metrics. As a Public Benefit Corporation, we prioritize client-centric solutions while maintaining rigorous professional standards through designations like CCIM, SIOR, and CPM held by our leadership team.
Services
Investment Sales
Leasing Services
Property Management
Market Research
Asset Valuation
Development Consulting
Portfolio Strategy
Tenant Representation
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Our 200+ global offices provide unmatched market coverage across 3 countries
- We implement a patented 50/50 commission-sharing model for collaborative success
- 35+ years of experience with $15.5B in total transaction value since 1987
- Our 9.6% Report provides proprietary market performance analytics
- We maintain industry-leading designations including CCIM, SIOR, and CPM
Services
Investment Sales
Our investment sales specialists facilitate commercial real estate transactions across retail, office, industrial, and multifamily sectors. With 200+ global offices and 2,000+ advisors, we leverage our 50/50 commission-sharing model to maximize exposure and achieve optimal pricing. Our data-driven approach combines local market expertise with proprietary analytics from the 9.6% Report to identify emerging trends and investment opportunities.
Leasing Services
We provide comprehensive leasing solutions for landlords and tenants across all commercial property types. Our advisors combine local market knowledge with global network resources to negotiate favorable terms and identify strategic locations. The SVN platform's shared data system ensures comprehensive visibility of available properties while our research team tracks occupancy and rental rate trends to inform decision-making.
Property Management
Our property management services cover portfolio optimization, tenant relations, and operational efficiency for commercial assets. With specialized teams handling retail, office, industrial, and multifamily properties, we implement technology-driven solutions to maximize returns. The SVN network's collaborative approach enables cross-market resource sharing while maintaining localized execution through our independently owned offices.
Market Research
SVN Research delivers actionable market intelligence through proprietary tools like the 9.6% Report, tracking macroeconomic factors affecting commercial real estate values. Our analysts monitor occupancy rates, rental trends, and valuation metrics across 18 service categories. The research division supports advisors with data visualization tools and predictive analytics to inform investment strategies and market positioning.
Asset Valuation
We provide comprehensive valuation services for commercial properties using industry-standard methodologies and market data analysis. Our certified professionals combine local expertise with network-wide transaction data to deliver accurate assessments. The valuation process incorporates macroeconomic factors tracked in our monthly reports and considers both current market conditions and projected trends for informed decision-making.
People
Lukas Krause
Chief Executive Officer
Lukas Krause leads SVN International's strategic direction with extensive commercial real estate experience. He oversees global operations and network expansion while maintaining the organization's collaborative culture.
Mark Van Ness
Founder
As founder of SVN International, Mark Van Ness established the collaborative brokerage model in 1987. His vision for industry transformation through shared success continues to shape the organization's cooperative approach.
Sarah Vincent
Chief Growth Officer
Sarah Vincent drives SVN's expansion strategy with a focus on client-centric solutions. She leads growth initiatives while emphasizing the organization's core covenant of prioritizing client interests above all else.
Perry Laufenberg
Managing Director
Perry Laufenberg serves as Managing Director for SVN Desert Commercial Advisors with 18+ years of Arizona real estate experience. He specializes in transaction management and marketing for commercial properties.
Amy Miller
Executive Managing Director
Amy Miller oversees property management and financial operations for SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate. With 20+ years of experience, she holds the Certified Property Manager designation and leads community engagement initiatives.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does SVN offer?
We provide investment sales, leasing, property management, market research, and valuation services across retail, office, industrial, multifamily, and specialty property types.
How does SVN's collaborative model work?
Our 50/50 commission-sharing policy encourages network-wide cooperation, with advisors sharing listings and expertise through our shared data platform to benefit client outcomes.
In which geographic areas do you operate?
We have 200+ offices across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Romania with advisors specializing in local markets while leveraging global network resources.
What makes SVN different from other real estate firms?
Our collaborative culture, transparent data sharing, and 35-year track record with $15.5B in transactions combine with independent office ownership for unique market advantages.
How can I access SVN's market research?
Our proprietary 9.6% Report and other research tools are available through local advisors, tracking macroeconomic factors and market trends affecting commercial real estate values.
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