Commercial Real Estate Services in Northern Virginia & Maryland

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

 Buyer, Seller, Landlord, and Tenant Representation

Aushco approaches brokerage with the perspective of people who have owned, developed, leased, and managed commercial properties themselves.

That means looking beyond the immediate transaction to understand how today’s decision could affect occupancy, operations, flexibility, and long-term value. The property you buy, the tenant you place, or the terms you agree to now can shape your options for years to come.

We represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across Maryland and Northern Virginia, with specialized experience in medical and professional office properties.

Buying. Acquisition search, due diligence support and negotiation, with a clear view of how the property will perform after closing.

Selling. Pricing, marketing and buyer qualification aimed at the right outcome, not just the fastest close.

Leasing. Tenant and landlord representation, from space requirements and lease terms through renewals.

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Buy, Sell and Lease Brokerage Services

Buying, selling, or leasing a commercial property comes with different decisions. Choose the path that best fits what you’re trying to accomplish.

Not every client fits neatly into one category. An owner might sell one building to buy another, or a growing practice might lease now while looking to purchase later.

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Buy a Property

We represent investors and business owners looking to acquire commercial real estate across Maryland and Northern Virginia. From evaluating opportunities and market conditions to negotiating terms, we help you look beyond the purchase price and consider how the property fits your long-term goals.

Sell a Property

We help owners position commercial properties for sale with a clear understanding of value, market conditions, and what comes next. Whether you are ready to sell or still weighing a sale against holding or repositioning the asset, we help you evaluate the options before moving forward.

Lease a Property

We represent both landlords seeking the right tenants and businesses looking for the right space. From marketing and site selection to negotiation and lease structure, we help both sides consider the operational and long-term implications of the agreement.

Our brokerage clients are property owners, investors, landlords, and established businesses making decisions about what comes next:

  • Property owners repositioning an asset
  • Investors acquiring their first commercial property or expanding a portfolio
  • Landlords filling a vacancy
  • Established businesses finding space for a growing operation
  • Out-of-market investors and businesses entering or expanding within Northern Virginia and Maryland

With local market knowledge and experience across ownership, leasing, and property management, we help clients evaluate opportunities with both the immediate decision and the long-term implications in mind.

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Aushco works across the commercial property types most common throughout Northern Virginia and Maryland:

  • Professional office with particular depth, where operational needs can have a significant impact on long-term value
  • Medical office with the same depth and operational focus
  • Retail
  • Industrial/flex space

Our experience goes beyond representing these properties in a transaction. We have owned, leased, managed, maintained, and improved commercial buildings ourselves, giving us a practical understanding of how different property types perform over time.

Aushco provides brokerage services across Northern Virginia and Maryland, with deep local experience in:

  • Northern Virginia: Leesburg and Loudoun County
  • Maryland: Frederick, Hagerstown, Western Maryland, and Montgomery County

We work with local property owners and businesses as well as investors and companies entering the region. Our familiarity with these markets helps clients evaluate location, property fit, market conditions, and long-term opportunities with greater context.

Commercial Brokerage FAQs

We provide representation for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants, as well as advisory services for investors evaluating acquisitions, dispositions, or portfolio strategy. Our brokerage team holds broker licenses in Maryland and Virginia.

Yes. Tenant representation is a core part of our brokerage practice. We help businesses find and evaluate space, negotiate lease terms, and understand the full cost of occupancy before committing.

Yes. We represent buyers and sellers in commercial property transactions, with particular depth in the Frederick and Washington County markets.

Sales: Aushco’s sale commissions are typically paid by the seller, but not always. If the seller does not agree to pay the broker who represents the buyer, the buyer may have to pay that commission. Sale commissions are calculated as a percentage of the total sales price.

Leases: Lease commissions are typically paid by the landlord and are calculated as a percentage of the gross rents the landlord will receive over the lease term.

In a triple-net (NNN) lease, the tenant pays base rent plus its share of property taxes, insurance, and common-area maintenance. These terms vary by lease, so it is important to review exactly what additional costs are billed to each tenant.

It depends on the property type and pricing.

Selling: Existing buildings with in-place cash flow tend to sell quicker, typically in 4 to 8 months. Land, empty buildings, buildings that need a lot of work, poorly located properties, and properties priced too high can take much longer. Once a property is under contract, closing is typically 45 to 180 days later, depending on what the buyer and seller have agreed to.

Leasing: Timing depends on property type, location, and demand. Medical office is always in demand when the location is good, the quality of the building meets medical standards, and the pricing is reasonable. Even so, leasing can take 3 to 18 months depending on market conditions. A typical lease negotiation takes 6 to 30 weeks, depending on the urgency and decision-making process of the tenant’s business.

No. Aushco does not represent both sides of the same deal. We facilitate a letter of intent (LOI) or contract for the unrepresented party and give them the material facts they need to make a decision, but we owe and keep our fiduciary responsibility to our contracted client.

From Our Blog

Practical guidance on buying, leasing, managing, and improving commercial property in Maryland and Northern Virginia.

  • When to Sell, Refinance, or Reposition: Evaluating Your Medical Office Building’s Next Move

    When to Sell, Refinance, or Reposition: Evaluating Your Medical Office Building’s Next Move

  • Designing Flexible Medical Office Space That Attracts (and Keeps) the Right Tenants

    Designing Flexible Medical Office Space That Attracts (and Keeps) the Right Tenants

  • The Ultimate Guide for Touring Medical Office Spaces

    The Ultimate Guide for Touring Medical Office Spaces