Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Commercial Real Estate Services in Denver & Boulder
Guidance Corporate Realty Advisors was founded in 1994 by Norm DeHart, an experienced commercial broker with a corporate management background. We specialize in tenant and buyer representation for mid-sized and large companies, government entities, and nonprofits across Colorado and global markets. Our fiduciary responsibility is solely to clients, avoiding conflicts of interest by never representing landlords. We leverage 30 years of experience to save clients 10-40% on lease transactions through competitive negotiations and market expertise. Our principal-led teams provide personalized service, handling complex transactions from site selection to project management. We maintain client confidentiality while delivering cost-effective solutions that enhance business productivity.With 65% of our business coming from repeat clients and referrals, our reputation for integrity and results has been built through documented processes and transparent communication. We focus on long-term client relationships rather than one-time transactions, ensuring our fees are typically paid by landlords to maximize client value. Our expertise spans lease renewals, facility dispositions, adaptive reuse projects, and build-to-suit developments. We combine analytical rigor with industry-leading negotiation skills to protect client interests in lease and purchase agreements.
Services
Tenant Representation
Buyer Representation
Development Consulting
Government Brokerage
Project Management
Adaptive Re-use Consulting
Lease Renewal Negotiations
Facility Disposition
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Exclusive tenant/buyer representation with no landlord conflicts of interest
- Fiduciary responsibility solely to client interests in all transactions
- Landlord-paid fees in most transactions for cost-effective representation
- Principal-led teams with 30+ years of combined commercial real estate experience
- 65%+ client retention rate through documented, results-driven processes
What people say
Relentless on our behalf
Professional and courteous
Saved money and time
Documented process
Industry-leading expertise
Services
Tenant Representation
We exclusively represent commercial tenants in lease transactions, ensuring no conflicts of interest. Our team negotiates favorable terms while maintaining client confidentiality. Services include market analysis, lease audits, and renewal negotiations. Clients benefit from our principal-led approach and industry-leading success rate in securing cost-effective solutions.
Buyer Representation
Specializing in commercial property purchases for corporate clients, we provide unbiased representation throughout the transaction. Our services include site selection, due diligence coordination, and contract negotiations. We leverage market expertise to identify value opportunities while protecting client interests through comprehensive documentation and analysis.
Development Consulting
We manage ground-up development projects from concept to completion. Services include land acquisition, design team coordination, and construction oversight. Our expertise ensures developments meet specific business requirements while maintaining budget discipline. We handle complex permitting and regulatory compliance processes for client convenience.
Government Brokerage
Providing specialized real estate services for government entities, including lease/purchase transactions and strategic planning. We address unique public sector requirements for transparency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Our team manages complex approval processes and coordinates multidisciplinary due diligence teams for government projects.
Project Management
We oversee all aspects of facility transitions including TI construction, furniture installation, and technology infrastructure. Our services ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget while meeting operational requirements. We coordinate architects, contractors, and vendors to deliver seamless implementation of real estate strategies.
People
Norman S. DeHart
Principal and Managing Broker
Founded Guidance in 1994 with extensive corporate management and commercial brokerage experience. Leads all client projects personally, combining analytical expertise with negotiation skills to deliver value-driven real estate solutions for Fortune 500 companies and government entities.
Questions
What makes Guidance different from other commercial real estate firms?
We exclusively represent tenants and buyers, never landlords, eliminating conflicts of interest while maintaining client confidentiality throughout transactions.
How does Guidance ensure competitive pricing in lease negotiations?
We create competitive environments between multiple landlords and leverage our market expertise to secure rates 10-40% below standard terms.
Who leads client projects at Guidance?
All projects are led by Principal Norman DeHart personally, supported by experienced associate brokers and specialist teams as needed.
What geographic markets does Guidance serve?
We primarily serve Denver and Boulder with full-service capabilities across Colorado, plus transaction support in Canada, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
How does Guidance handle complex real estate transactions?
Our documented process includes market analysis, option evaluation, contingency planning, and multidisciplinary team coordination for complex developments and adaptive reuse projects.
