Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Kansas City
Block Real Estate Services has been a leader in commercial real estate since 1936, providing comprehensive solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our team combines decades of experience with a diverse skill set to address complex real estate challenges across multiple markets. Headquartered in Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, we manage over 45 million square feet of commercial properties and 10,600 multifamily units through our affiliated companies. Our services span brokerage, tenant representation, investment strategies, property management, and development, supported by specialized expertise in economic incentives and financial services.With regional offices in St. Louis and partnerships extending our reach, we deliver localized knowledge with national capabilities. Our principals have transacted properties in 245 cities across 40 states, maintaining a client-centric approach focused on integrity and long-term relationships. Through strategic growth and innovation, we continue expanding our operations while preserving the personalized service that has defined our success for nearly a century.
Services
Commercial Brokerage
Property Management
Investment Services
Development Solutions
Tenant Representation
Asset Management
Economic Incentives
Financial Services
Multifamily Management
Industrial Real Estate
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- 70 years of leadership experience in commercial real estate
- Comprehensive services across all property types and transaction phases
- Local market expertise in Kansas City and St. Louis metropolitan areas
- Client-focused approach with personalized financial outcome strategies
- Strategic partnerships expanding regional service capabilities
Services
Commercial Brokerage
Block Real Estate Services provides comprehensive commercial brokerage services for retail, office, and industrial properties. Our team facilitates transactions through expert market analysis, strategic positioning, and negotiation. With 70 years of experience and 45+ million square feet under management, we deliver tailored solutions for buyers, sellers, and investors across multiple sectors.
Property Management
Our property management services cover day-to-day operations, tenant relations, and maintenance for commercial portfolios. Specialized teams ensure optimal property performance through financial reporting, vendor coordination, and compliance management. With regional offices in Kansas City and St. Louis, we maintain hands-on oversight of 45+ million square feet of commercial assets.
Development Solutions
We offer end-to-end development solutions from site acquisition to project completion. Our expertise includes zoning analysis, construction management, and market feasibility studies. With $341 million in development projects completed in 2021, we specialize in transforming concepts into profitable commercial ventures across multiple property types.
Investment Services
Block Funds, our private equity division, manages over $1 billion in commercial real estate investments. We provide acquisition/disposition strategies, portfolio optimization, and capital markets expertise. Our investment services focus on maximizing returns through market timing, asset repositioning, and strategic partnerships in key regional markets.
Tenant Representation
We advocate for tenants in lease negotiations, site selection, and portfolio management. Our team secures favorable terms through market intelligence and landlord relationships. With experience in 245 cities across 40 states, we deliver customized solutions for retail, office, and industrial tenants seeking optimal locations and cost efficiencies.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide brokerage, property management, investment services, development solutions, tenant representation, and asset management across retail, office, industrial, and multifamily properties.
How long have you been in business?
Block Real Estate Services has operated continuously since 1936, providing commercial real estate expertise for over 85 years.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Kansas City, St. Louis, and surrounding regions with strategic partnerships expanding our national capabilities across 40 states.
What sets you apart from other firms?
Our combination of local market knowledge, 70+ years of experience, and comprehensive service offerings make us the most integrated commercial real estate provider in the Midwest.
How do you handle multifamily property management?
Through our Block Multifamily Group, we manage 10,600 units with specialized teams handling operations, leasing, and investor relations in multiple regional markets.
