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Successful commercial real estate acquisitions are not reactive. They begin with clearly defined investment criteria, consistent underwriting standards, and the ability to act decisively when the right asset is identified. That structured approach is what separates sound acquisitions from opportunistic ones, and it is the foundation of every buy mandate Armen takes on. Armen’s approach to an acquisition mandate begins with a precise definition of the investment objective. The asset profile, the target return, the acceptable risk parameters, and the preferred market geography are established before any sourcing activity begins. From that foundation, Armen sources both listed opportunities and off-market properties through a network of institutional contacts, private capital relationships, and direct owner conversations built over 13+ years in the industry. Every property that enters the acquisition process is underwritten rigorously. Income analysis, expense review, market positioning, and risk assessment are completed before an offer is structured. The broker who identifies the opportunity is the same person who underwrites it, structures the offer, and negotiates at the table. That unbroken line of context is what produces sound acquisitions.
Buy Investment Property With a Specialist Acquisition Broker
Armen Markarian manages commercial real estate acquisitions for investors across all major asset classes, with access to both listed and off-market investment properties. Every acquisition mandate begins with clear investment criteria, followed by structured sourcing, rigorous underwriting, and a negotiation built to close at a price the analysis supports.
Buying Commercial Property Requires Rigour Before It Requires Speed
How Armen Manages a Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Mandate
What a Buy Mandate With AMRE Covers
A buy mandate with Armen Markarian is a structured acquisition service, not a property search. Every component below is included and managed personally from the initial consultation through to closing.
- Investment Criteria Definition. A precise definition of the acquisition parameters: asset class, geography, price range, return objective, and risk tolerance. This document guides every sourcing and underwriting decision that follows.
- Market Analysis. A current assessment of the relevant commercial real estate investment market: active supply, recent comparable transactions, and demand dynamics for the target asset class. The market analysis is prepared at the start of the mandate and updated as conditions evolve.
- On-Market and Off-Market Property Sourcing. Active sourcing of acquisition opportunities across both listed inventory and off-market properties. Off-market sourcing draws on Armen's direct network of institutional contacts, private owners, and professional relationships built over 13+ years in the industry.
- Financial Underwriting. A rigorous financial analysis of every shortlisted property: income, expenses, market positioning, and risk factors, completed before any offer is structured. The underwriting establishes the basis for the acquisition offer and the negotiation strategy.
- Offer Structuring and Negotiation. Armen structures every acquisition offer and leads all negotiations directly. Offer terms, conditions, and pricing are calibrated to the underwriting analysis and the client's acquisition objectives. All negotiation activity is managed by Armen personally.
- Transaction Management to Closing. Full management of due diligence, physical inspections, financing approval, and the notarial transfer process. Armen ensures all buyer conditions are confirmed and the acquisition is finalized on the terms the underwriting established.
Investment Properties Available for Acquisition Across All Major Asset Classes
Armen manages acquisition mandates across every major commercial asset class in Greater Montreal. The asset classes below represent the most active acquisition categories; all other asset types are also available through an AMRE acquisition mandate.
Multi-Residential Buildings
Multi-residential buildings, apartment buildings, and income properties across Greater Montreal. Armen sources and negotiates acquisitions for private investors and portfolio owners across all building sizes.
Industrial Properties
Investment-grade industrial buildings and warehouse assets in the Greater Montreal industrial market. Armen manages industrial property acquisitions for investment buyers across the region.
Mixed-Use Buildings
Mixed-use investment properties combining commercial and residential income. Armen advises buyers on mixed-use acquisitions across transitional neighbourhoods and commercial corridors.
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Ready to Discuss an Acquisition Mandate?
The process starts with defining what a successful acquisition looks like: asset class, return objective, risk parameters, and preferred geography. That framework guides every decision that follows.