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CBRE has been ranked the world's leading firm for global commercial real estate investment sales in 2025, marking the 15th consecutive year it has held the top position, according to data released by MSCI Real Assets. The advisory firm recorded a 25% global market share across property types in 2024, maintaining an 800-basis-point lead over its nearest competitor. CBRE also secured the highest rankings across all three major geographic regions Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)with regional market shares of 23%, 35% and 22% respectively. The firm additionally led transaction activity across key asset classes including office, industrial, multifamily and retail properties. The ranking reflects CBRE's role in facilitating large-scale capital market transactions globally and highlights continued institutional investment activity across major commercial real estate sectors.
CBRE has retained its position as the world's leading firm for global commercial real estate investment sales for the 15th consecutive year, according to rankings released by MSCI Real Assets for 2025. Advertisement
The property consultancy recorded a 25% global market share across all property types in 2024, placing it significantly ahead of competitors in commercial real estate investment transaction advisory. MSCI Real Assets data indicated that CBRE maintained an 800-basis-point lead over the second-ranked firm in global investment sales activity.
In addition to securing the top global position, CBRE ranked first across each of the three major geographic regions tracked by MSCI Real Assets. In the Americas, the firm accounted for 23% of total commercial real estate investment sales. In the Asia Pacific region, CBRE held a 35% share, while in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) it recorded a 22% share of market activity.
The firm also ranked first globally across several major commercial property sectors. According to MSCI Real Assets, CBRE led transaction activity in the office sector with a 25% market share. In the industrial and logistics sector, it recorded a 30% share of global investment sales. The consultancy also led transactions in the multifamily residential segment with a 22% share and the retail sector with a 22% share.
The rankings reflect the firm's involvement in facilitating investment transactions across multiple asset classes, including office buildings, logistics parks, residential rental portfolios and retail properties. Global commercial real estate investment markets continued to see activity from institutional investors, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds and other capital sources seeking exposure to income-generating property assets.
Greg Hyland, head of capital markets for Asia Pacific at CBRE, stated that the firm's performance across major property sectors in the region reflects its role in advising investors navigating evolving economic conditions. He noted that access to market intelligence and cross-border investment capabilities allows the company to support clients in pursuing investment opportunities and managing portfolio strategies.
The Asia Pacific region has remained an important component of global real estate capital flows, with investors targeting markets such as Japan, Australia, Singapore and India for office, logistics and residential assets. Institutional investors have increasingly sought diversification across geographies and property sectors while adapting to changing interest rate environments and capital market conditions.
CBRE's continued leadership in investment sales activity reflects its extensive global brokerage network and capital markets advisory platform. The firm provides transaction advisory services for property acquisitions and disposals, as well as financing, valuation and investment strategy services for real estate investors and developers.
MSCI Real Assets compiles annual rankings based on reported commercial real estate investment transaction volumes across global markets, covering a wide range of property types and geographic regions. The rankings are widely used by investors, developers and property owners to assess the scale and market share of global real estate advisory firms.
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