Venerable takes on the tough, difficult listings that require different marketing and promotion strategies than the norm. These are the types of listings we seek and without exception, Venerable brokerage staff have stepped up to successfully sell or lease these challenging properties to our niche market.
Our philosophy is to work with a select number of listings at a time so that we can develop personal relationships with our clients, such that our listing responsibility becomes a personal obligation. As evidence of our high standards of service, we have repeat examples of representing one party in a transaction and then acquiring the other party as a client for future transactions.
In 2006 and 2007, Venerable completed over $50 million in leasing and sales transactions in areas like the Old Town neighborhood, Northwest Portland, the Financial District and close-in Eastside Portland. We’ve become a leader in bringing creative services, retail, office tenants and owner/users to these areas; introducing new business vitality to Portland’s evolving neighborhoods. We are one of the select few brokerage firms with a contract for sales acquisition and leasing with the Portland Development Commission.
“When I need results, I call Venerable.”
John Wagner, CCIM/CPM, Vice President, U S Bank Real Estate Services
Our brokers network and are active members of professional organizations including COMP (a group of independent commercial brokers in Metro Portland), NAR (National Association of Realtors), CAR (Commercial Association of Realtors) and BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association).
No brokerage firm is more intimate with the Central Business District since we have owned, redeveloped, sold and leased properties in the area for the last 17 years.
Services we provide:
- Investment sales-whether you are seeking to sell or invest in commercial real estate; we will help you formulate strategies to achieve your objective. We specialize in historic properties, but also have experience in purchasing and selling retail, office, land and mixed-use properties. Another strategy we have employed for clients numerous times is successful 1031 tax deferred exchange transactions.
- Leasing representation of both Landlords and Tenants: Venerable is differentiated from many other brokerage firms because of the broad spectrum of clients we serve, from artists looking for 300 sq ft studio spaces, to corporate clients like JELD-WEN and Miller Paint, to institutional clients such as the University of Oregon
- Landlord representation-Venerable has built a solid reputation for honesty and quality service. We offer our clients extensive market knowledge and experience. Because we acquire, lease and sell so many properties for our own portfolio, our approach is from an owner’s perspective, thereby giving our clients additional protection of their interests. Our goal is to market your property, locate and qualify prospective tenants and meet the client’s objectives.
- Tenant representation-We analyze our client’s needs, timing, space and budget requirements. With our knowledge of the market, we prepare a list of suitable properties and offer our analysis, recommendations and negotiating skills. We have a proven track record in negotiating lease terms consistent with the client’s current and future objectives.
“Venerable and Craig Kelly, specifically, have represented Miller Paint Company on more than 20 transactions in the past seven plus years. I would recommend Venerable and Craig Kelly for all your commercial needs.”
Steve Dearborn, President & CEO, Miller Paint Co. Inc.
Venerable has carved a unique niche in the Portland real estate market with the ability to integrate our representation with possible project development designed to suit the client.
Venerable excels in locating and listing historic properties that are in “gentrifying” neighborhoods. Much of our experience demonstrates Venerable’s integrated services providing development services in conjunction with our client’s need for leasing representation.
Venerable has a long history of successes in Old Town and other close-in neighborhoods. Please click here to see examples of buildings we have leased and sold.
Contact Our Brokers:
Craig Kelly-503-943-6091
Steven Robinson-503-943-6092
Carolyn Pantier-503-943-6097
Arthur DeMuro, Principal Broker-503-943-6090
