Armen Markarian is an independent investment real estate advisor serving buyers and sellers of commercial properties across Greater Montreal. With a career spanning 13+ years, former roles at CBRE and JLL, and a track record of 85+ transactions totalling ~$400M, Armen brings analytical rigour to every mandate he takes on.
Armen Markarian founded AMRE in 2021 with a clear positioning: to offer clients the analytical depth of a capital markets practice without the complexity, competing mandates, and divided attention that come with a large firm. As a sole practitioner, Armen works exclusively on investment property acquisitions and dispositions. No residential, no leasing, no divided attention once the mandate is signed. A Deliberate Career Path Built for Investment Real Estate Armen entered the industry in 2013 in retail leasing at CBRE, where he built a foundational understanding of how tenants, landlords, and the space between them shape property value.
From there, seven years as Vice President at JLL gave him direct experience in the full transaction cycle for investment-grade assets. Today, the clients who work with Armen are private investors, portfolio owners, and developers who want a broker with the analytical capability to underwrite, position, and negotiate their transaction, with the accountability to see it through personally from start to finish.
Armen began his commercial real estate career at CBRE in retail leasing, developing a deep understanding of commercial tenancies, lease structures, and how occupancy quality affects the investment value of retail and commercial properties.
Seven years as Vice President in JLL’s Capital Markets group, advising on investment property acquisitions and dispositions. Armen managed the full transaction cycle on investment-grade assets, from underwriting and positioning to negotiation and closing.
Armen launched Armen Markarian Real Estate as a sole-practitioner commercial investment brokerage. Every mandate is managed personally, from the first consultation through to closing.
A career measured in transactions completed, volume delivered, and foundations established at CBRE and JLL before launching an independent practice.
The analytical and transactional foundation Armen brings to AMRE was built over years working inside two of the largest global commercial real estate firms.
Whether the mandate is a disposition or an acquisition, the same structured process applies. No assumptions that any two transactions are the same.
Every mandate begins with a precise assessment of the asset, the market, and the right audience. Armen establishes a clear pricing position and marketing strategy before any listing or outreach begins. Each transaction is underwritten from first principles, analysing the income profile, the operating structure, and the risk factors to establish a defensible value position.
Armen enters every negotiation with a detailed understanding of market comparables, the counterparty’s likely position, and the terms that matter most to the client. Every negotiation is prepared before it begins.
From accepted offer to closing, Armen manages the full transaction process including due diligence coordination, condition satisfaction, and professional liaison. No hand-offs, no junior brokers. Armen sees the file through personally.
These are operational commitments that apply to every conversation and transaction Armen manages.
Armen shares what he knows, including when the answer is not what the client wants to hear. Honest pricing guidance, direct market feedback, and candid negotiation updates are standard practice.
Every recommendation Armen makes is based on what is genuinely in the client’s interest. There are no house listings to cross-sell, no volume targets to hit, and no competing relationships that take priority over the client sitting across the table.
Investment real estate transactions are complex enough without unnecessary jargon or process opacity. Armen communicates clearly at every stage of the mandate so clients always know where they stand, what comes next, and why.
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