Published:
September 25, 2025
Updated:
November 23, 2025
In commercial real estate (CRE), the term “Big 4” typically refers to the four largest global commercial real estate services firms that dominate the industry in areas like brokerage, property management, valuation, and consulting. They are:
- CBRE (Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis) – The largest CRE services firm in the world, offering services like leasing, property sales, facilities management, and investment management.
- JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) – A global real estate services firm specializing in property management, advisory, leasing, and investment.
- Cushman & Wakefield – Focuses on property management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation services globally.
- Colliers – Provides brokerage, property management, valuation, and consulting services, with a strong international presence.
These four dominate the CRE market in terms of transactions, assets under management, and global reach.
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