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Transwestern

The privately held Transwestern companies have been delivering a higher level of personalized service and innovative real estate solutions since 1978. Through an integrated, customized approach that begins with good ideas, the firm drives value fo...

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Great Experience with Owners. Terrible Internal Leadership!

6/13/2023 - Property Manager at Baltimore, MD
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Ownership was professional and wonderful to work with

Cons

Leadership needs to be audited and reviewed often/consistently.
About Us

We've built our reputation on a common purpose - empowering good people to do extraordinary things together - and we've got the results and relationships to prove it. Investors, owners and occupiers of real estate need a partner that thinks holistically, considers future conditions, and provides options grounded in sound market intelligence. Fresh ideas and a well-executed real estate plan - whether it be local, national or global - help our clients achieve financial, cultural and operational goals.

Why Us

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

The decision of where to build your career is an important one. That’s why, since our founding in 1978, we’ve endeavored to be a real estate company with a comprehensive platform and a unique culture. As you learn more about Transwestern, you’ll discover thatExperience Extraordinary isn’t just a tagline.

Award-Winning Culture

Transwestern is consistently named a “best place to work” in markets around the country. In 2015, we were the only third-party, full-service commercial real estate firm named to the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials, 100 Best Workplaces for Women and the 50 Best Workplaces for Camaraderie by Great Place to Work® and Fortunemagazine.

Career Pathing

From college graduates to seasoned professionals, we believe strongly in continuous learning and career advancement for all team members. Managers work to understand each individual’s personal and professional goals, while programs such as summer internships, Transwestern Young Professionals, and service line workshops reinforce the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive benefits package to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week. Our comprehensive, flexible plans include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; 401(k); life and disability insurance; paid time off; professional development courses; and employee assistance resources.

Mentorship

Our national mentorship program aims to increase the effectiveness of high-value talent by driving performance, expanding business development and enhancing career opportunities. Participants are selected from a variety of service lines, geographies and job functions and formally guided through the program.

Wellness

Because the health and well-being of our team members is important, we have established a robust, companywide wellness program that combines education with personal and group fitness challenges throughout the year. Team members perform at their best when they are healthy and happy, and Transwestern views itself as a partner in this mission.

Sustainability

Transwestern is the recognized leader for real estate sustainability services. Whether in our own space or for our clients’ properties, we continually explore and incorporate groundbreaking best practices across our platform. We have LEED-certified more than 100 properties and have been nationally recognized by the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® program 13 years in a row.

Community Service

Our team members’ support enriches hundreds of philanthropic organizations around the country each year. In addition, Transwestern has a national partnership with Make-A-Wish® to grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Every office and business line participates in fun and creative fundraising efforts for this shared objective.

Innovation

While Transwestern has been successfully serving clients for decades, we’ve never rested on our laurels and recognize the best ideas have been born of interactions with clients and team members. Through our national Idea Bank initiative, we encourage all team members to contribute to the advancement of our business.

Our Teams

Agency Leasing

A holistic approach to building value. Where for a single property or a multimarket portfolio, we evaluate how each property fits in, as well as how to make it stand out. Subject matter experts in areas such as branding, tour strategy and workplace solutions collaborate to examine an asset from increase leasing velocity. 

Asset Services

The right environment makes to building value. Driving value through operational excellence, forward-thinking amenities and innovative programming makes Transwestern-managed properties the right place to be. Our quality service approach reflects our unique culture and has a lasting impact. From the tenant experience and financial accounting to capital planning and sustainability initiatives, we create a cohesive experience - whether for a single asset or across an entire portfolio. 

Capital Markets

The expertise and relationship to drive ROI. Transwestern brings a powerful combination of market knowledge, access to global capital sources and highly effective execution capabilities to transform assets into opportunities. Our advisors collaborate on disposition strategies and financing solutions to create value for private investors, corporations and institutional owners. 

Occupier Solutions

Achieving business objectives regarding culture, function and economics. An organization's real estate is an important contributor to a successful business plan and deriving value from owned or leased space requires more than executing transactions. Thoughtful front-end planning addresses many critical issues companies face, such as site selection, portfolio management, workplace strategy, labor analytics and location intelligence. Transwestern Real Estate Services assists clients from more than 200 offices in 37 countries through strategic alliances with France-based BNP Paribas Real Estate and Canada-based Devencore. 

Research & Investment Analystics

Data intelligence informs real estate decisions. Across geographies and service lines, research and analytics support real estate investment strategy, asset selection, valuation and portfolio management for Transwestern and its clients. Local market insights and proprietary real estate data continues to guiding decision-making by examining current conditions, predicting future scenarios and informing thought leadership. 


We are guided by our culture and our values, which blends passion with an ownership and service mentality to deliver The Transwestern Experience.

Transwestern Awards & Accolades

Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate™, Fortune Best Workplaces, 2022 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™, Fortune Best Workplaces, 2022 Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate™ 2022, Fortune Best Workplaces, 2022 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ 2022 (Large), Fortune Best Workplaces, 2022 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, Fortune's 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials, 2021