Professional Experience
Associated Office
With over 25 years in commercial real estate, Maria is dedicated to creating value for clients through strategic partnership and tailored solutions. She works closely with clients to understand their business objectives and leverages her deep local market expertise to deliver insights that drive confident, informed decisions.
Maria’s focus is on helping clients achieve their goals by anticipating needs, identifying opportunities, and implementing strategies that improve outcomes. She collaborates seamlessly with professionals and subject matter experts within the organization and througout the industry, to integrate innovative tools and technology, ensuring clients benefit from streamlined processes, compelling information, and enhanced service.
Her reputation for trust and reliability has made her a go-to resource for clients and colleagues seeking guidance. She plays a critical role in shaping and executing strategic plans that align with client priorities, consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
She began her career with Brandon Wiant Converse, a Cleveland-based boutique commercial real estate firm serving leading corporations locally and nationally, and joined CBRE following its merger with Trammell Crow Company in 2006.
Pro Affiliations / Accreditations
- CBRE Women’s Network - Field Delegate (2014-2016)
- Cleveland Photographic Society Committee & Member - 2015-2018
- FAA Part 107 Certified
- Licensed real estate agent in the state of Ohio
Significant Assignments
- Axi:Ome
- Bayada Home Healthcare
- Keystone Agency Partners
- Newman & Co.
- Office of Chapter 13
- OpinionRoute
- Reach Success
- Schusters Gardens
- Sirva Mortgage
- Zygote Press
Team Overview
Specializing in occupier/tenant representation services.
Our practice group exclusively represents tenants and end users – we do not represent any commercial landlords or developers in the region, we do not own any commercial properties which may benefit from shifts or moves in the market, and the only fees we collect are established by our clients at the onset of each engagement.
We believe in the team approach to provide our clients with the best strategy and right skill set for every step of the way. Our team originally came together over two decades ago as a boutique Tenant Representation firm that was eventually acquired by CBRE. Our practice group exclusively represents tenants and end users – we do not represent any commercial landlords or developers in the region, we do not own any commercial properties which may benefit from shifts or moves in the market, and the only fees we collect are established by our clients at the onset of each engagement.
Reliability. Experience. Solutions.
Our team has the platform, perspective, people and proven performance to drive exceptional results for our clients.
Who We Work With
We have had the honor of being the dominant real estate firm in our area. While we are proud of this distinction, it has come as the result of hard work and our focus on the ultimate maxim – to put the client first.
My Team
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