Overview
Kirk Smith at CBRE has a long track record representing both tenants and landlords. Our tenant representation services are built on strategic development, build-to-suit planning, market analysis, occupancy analysis, brand impact and employee satisfaction. We understand what motivates each side in a lease negotiation, and we get to know our client’s business and its goals. That information—paired with up-to-date real estate research, local market expertise and long-standing industry relationships—helps us develop an occupancy plan specific to your company that sets you above the rest
Process and Approach
Strategic Planning Option Development Transaction Implementation
- Evaluate the situation
- Assess the needs
- Analyze the market
- Set workplace strategy
- Build consensus
- Target Opportunities
- Tour Alternatives
- Solicit & Evaluate proposals
- Conduct test fits
- Site Selection
- Arrive at letter of intent
- Negotiate and execute lease
- Monitor project build out
- Oversee furniture installation
- Manage tenant move-in
Our Team

Kirk Smith
Senior Associate
Significant Assignments
- Direct Energy
- Vantage Point Logistics
- Occra
- WPP
- Duke Realty
- AIG
- TIAA
- Credit Suisse
- Northwestern Mutual
- Ohio Credit Union League
- Gilbane
- AECOM
- City Barbeque
Testimonials
We were very fortunate to work with Kirk and Kym as the process for researching, finding and moving in to our office space is very involved, and we needed someone who would be a partner for the long haul. They helped us find commercial office space that not only matched our company culture, but enhanced it and aligned well to our brand that we are promoting. Highly recommend Kirk and Kym for your office project. The process isn't always easy, but they works their tails off and won't let you down!
Jason Meyer, Vice President, Operations at Vantage Point Logistics, Inc
I've had the opportunity to work with Kym Lee of CBRE in Columbus and I highly recommend her. Kym is a Commercial Real Estate expert with experience in Retail, Restaurant, Office and Industrial. Kym recently assisted us in a complex transaction to secure a lease with purchase option in a dynamic urban location in Columbus. Kym is very effective in Tenant Representation, understands markets, and is quite adept at achieving the goals of her clients. She is also a pleasure to do business with.
Devin Kell, Chief Development Officer, City Barbecue, LLC
Offices
Columbus
200 Civic Center Drive14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215