Pittsburgh Commercial Real Estate

Pittsburgh Retail

Commercial Real Estate Retail Pittsburgh

Jared Imperatore and J. R. Yocco, under the direction of Jack O'Donoghue, lead the Grant Street Associates Retail Services Group. They understand the opportunities and challenges of the Pittsburgh marketplace. Their industry knowledge and market expertise have helped numerous companies to create a successful retail presence in the region.

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John F. O'Donoghue

412.391.2621 Office

412.337.0105 Mobile

jodonoghue@gsa-cw.com

 

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Jared S. Imperatore

Jared S. Imperatore

412.697.1660 Office

412.651.2949 Mobile

jimperatore@gsa-cw.com

 

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2008 Power Broker Award

 

Thomas D. Yocco, Jr.

J. R. Yocco

412.391.1997 Office

412.559.1224 Mobile

jryocco@gsa-cw.com

 

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2008 CoStar Power Brokers 

 

Claritas Pittsburgh

ESRI Pittsburgh Retail

 

International Council of Shopping Centers 

 

Dealmakers Pittsburgh

Loopnet Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

 

We deliver integrated solutions by actively advising, implementing and managing on behalf of landlords, retail tenants and investors through every stage of the real estate process.

 

Because we value our longstanding relationships, Grant Street Associates develops a detailed knowledge of our clients to ensure that they consistently receive excellent service and advice. So, wherever you want to go or want to be, we understand your objectives and will help you meet them.

Owner Representation Services

Agency Leasing — We create maximum asset value by positioning your property in the marketplace, identifying suitable prospects, creating customized marketing and financial strategies and managing all steps associated with leasing your retail space. Drawing on our unmatched local market knowledge, the leasing team develops a property-specific marketing plan designed to maximize benefits and value for the client. The plan details strategies to attract, retain and meet the needs of tenants.

 

Investment Sales — We assist retail clients in formulating and executing fiscally sound transactions to control and finance their real estate. This helps clients to achieve specific cash flow and financial statement objectives, promote efficient use of capital and credit resources and mitigate tax burdens.

 

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Tenant Representation

Grant Street Associates' integrated resources help retailers meet their objectives in Western Pennsylvania. Whether you are considering expanding in the Pittsburgh market, entering a new market or planning a new store location, we can leverage our local market expertise with Cushman & Wakefield's vast retail knowledge and global perspective to maximize your goals.

 

Strategic Planning — We evaluate and identify the essential factors that will most efficiently support and promote your goals, such as:

  • Socioeconomic and demographic data
  • Transport and accessibility
  • Pedestrian and traffic flow
  • Tourist counts
  • Existing distribution networks
  • Store size factor in sales productivity
  • Gross occupancy cost analysis
  • Urban and suburban expansion considerations

Site Selection & Acquisition — Market insight support by strategic planning forms the foundation of a program to expand into new markets. Our retail professionals will compile a highly screened list of location recommendations for your new or expanding retail operation. All locations are thoroughly evaulated and ranked according to essential benchmarks identified in the strategy and planning phase.

 

Site Disposition — Our retail experts can assist with all aspects of disposition, from initial planning to implementation. Specific site disposition services include:

  • Initiation of landlord negotiations
  • Property positioning and marketing
  • Document preparation and distribution
  • Updating of national databases
  • Offer solicitation and review
  • Contract negotiation and execution

For more information about Tenant Representation, view What is a Tenant Broker?

 

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News & Research

Research Services — Our retail brokerage professionals, supported by Cushman & Wakefield's outstanding domestic and international capabilities in market research and analytics, provide in-depth market intelligence specifically customized for our clients, including:

  • Market and submarket studies
  • Investment trends
  • Demographic and economic trend analyses
  • Real estate forecasts
  • Custom-tailored reports

 

Current News & Research

 

Real Estate Notes - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 7, 2010

 

Empire Palace opens second location in McCandless Township

 

Lawrenceville's Doughboy Square could see $30 million in commercial, residential development - PopCity, February 10, 2010

 

Exclusive Rights - How exclusive use clauses benefit both landlords and tenants - Smart Business Magazine, November 2009

 

Consumption down worse than you thought - InvestmentWatch - July 28, 2009

 

Turning up the heat:  Japanese steak houses are thriving and expanding in the Pittsburgh area - Pittsburgh Business Times, July 17, 2009

 

Mid-Year 2009 Retail Marketbeat Report

 

Grant Street Associates broker Jared Imperatore wrestles with the daily grind -- Pittsburgh Business Times, June 12, 2009

 

Downtown Pittsburgh Retail Market Analysis

 

Downtown Pittsburgh property gets major makeover, new tenants along Ross St. – PopCity, May 13, 2009

 

Year-End 2008 Retail Marketbeat Report

 

Mid-Year 2008 Retail Marketbeat Report

 

Cushman & Wakefield Americas Year-End 2008 Retail Marketbeat Report

 

Crazy Mocha's growth continues with Downtown, Northside and Cranberry locations -- PopCity, April 1, 2009

 

Crazy Mocha Coffee Co. adding two stores - MSN Money.com

 

36 years and still styling:  Hair Plus finds new home in downtown Frick Building - PopCity, February 12, 2009

 

Moody's ranks Pittsburgh the nation's best commercial real estate market - City of Pittsburgh Mayor's Office

 

 

Retail Resources

 

Looking In, Looking Out (LILO) Pittsburgh

 

Retail Traffic Magazine

 

The Dealmakers

 

International Council of Shopping Centers