Commercial Real Estate in London, Ontario
Finding the right commercial real estate professional in London
Commercial real estate covers a different set of problems than a house sale. Agents and brokers in this category handle office leasing, retail plazas, industrial buildings, multi-unit apartment blocks, and land for development, from the stretch of warehouses near the airport to storefronts along Richmond Row and Wharncliffe. The work involves reading zoning bylaws, running lease comparables, understanding cap rates and NOI, and knowing which stretches of the city are zoned for the use a buyer or tenant actually needs. London has 92 businesses working in this space, ranging from solo brokers who specialize in one property type to larger firms handling everything from small strip malls to full-scale industrial parks.
Before hiring anyone, ask how many deals they closed in your specific property type in the last year, whether they can pull recent comparable lease or sale data for the area you're targeting, and how well they know the municipal side: site plan control, parking requirements, and how long London's planning department typically takes to process an application. A broker who only sells houses part-time is not the same as one who spends most of their week on commercial files.
Our scores weigh responsiveness, depth of local market knowledge, transaction history, and how clearly a professional explains the numbers behind a deal. See exactly how we calculate this on the methodology page, or jump straight to the ranked list of London's top commercial real estate professionals to compare names side by side.
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All commercial real estate, ranked by score and relevance
We found 92 businesses offering commercial real estate; 17 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is commercial real estate, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about commercial real estate
- How much does it cost to hire a commercial real estate agent in London, Ontario?
- Commission is usually paid by the seller or landlord, not the buyer or tenant, and typically runs a percentage of the sale price or total lease value, often split between listing and buyer-side brokers. Rates vary by property type and deal size, so ask for the commission structure in writing before signing a listing or representation agreement.
- How long does a commercial real estate transaction usually take?
- Expect a longer timeline than residential. A straightforward lease can close in a few weeks, but a purchase involving financing, environmental due diligence, or a zoning or site plan review with the city can take several months from offer to closing.
- What should I expect during the buying or leasing process?
- Expect due diligence steps that go beyond a home inspection: environmental site assessments, a review of existing leases and tenant history if the property is income-producing, and a check of zoning to confirm your intended use is permitted. Your agent should walk you through financing options and connect you with a commercial lawyer for the closing.
- How do I judge whether a commercial real estate agent is good at their job?
- Look at their recent transaction history in the property type you need, whether they can explain cap rates and net operating income clearly, and how quickly they respond to questions during the early stages. A good sign is an agent who pulls current comparables for you rather than relying on general market talk.