How should I go about finding the top brokers in my area?
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[{"id": "hzfxs3g", "text": "Your market specific business journal (for example, in Detroit its Crain's Detroit Business) may have a list of the top real estate transactions for the year with the brokers. If so, that would be a good start.", "replies": [{"id": "hzg3ggv", "text": "+1 here\n\nYour local library likely has a subscription to  [City] Business Journal. Whether or not they have Book of Lists in physical form is hard to say, but assuming they have a modern online system you should be able to use your library access to get everything the Business Journal has to offer. From my experience, the user interface isn't great and you might have to do some digging, but that's going to be your best bet for finding the most authoritative list.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hzh3h64", "text": "For industrial look up the Airea.com they have a directory of brokers.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hzh6hri", "text": "https://www.costarpowerbrokers.com/winners/", "replies": [{"id": "hzhz05d", "text": "I hate Costar Power broker awards.  To me, the only brokers that win that award are ones that give out the most confidential sales and leasing info.  I live in a non-disclosure state so maybe its different in other markets.", "replies": [{"id": "hzi0fv5", "text": "Interesting. In my city its accurate at least for sales. Probably because its the same 4-5 guys (and one gal) every year.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "hzi623z", "text": "This isn't based on stats of any kind. Brokers have to submit deals to be considered and it is ABSOLUTELY a way to R+ brokers into giving info. See the FAQ.", "replies": [{"id": "hzixklb", "text": "And? So what? The trades are public via dept of finance anyway why not take the credit? Not like you have to disclose any financials. I can assure you in NYC those listed  are the top brokers.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hzhznfy", "text": "I'd search the local commercial MLS or Loopnet and see who has a lot of large listings.  You could reach out to a few brokers and see if you could take them to lunch.  I did that several years ago and several brokers I  met were younger but told me who I should talk to.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hzj50pp", "text": "I used to be a CRE broker for over a decade in that area and still very involved in the CRE industry. I know almost every broker and happy to share with you who the top dogs are and point you in the right direction .", "replies": [{"id": "hzj7y4a", "text": "Much appreciated! I\u2019ll PM you.", "replies": [{"id": "hzllu3i", "text": "\ud83d\udc4d", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hzsdvnn", "text": "If you are in a major market, read The Real Deal\u2019s online stories and track the big transactions in the markets if your choice. It will also allow you to get up to speed on being able to actually discuss what is happening and trending in your market which goes a long way when you actually get someone to commit to an informational interview coffee with you.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]