Commercial Real Estate Management in Minnesota & the Upper Midwest

Real estate advisory, property management, and brokerage services for commercial real estate in Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

We help commercial real estate owners and tenants manage their properties, keeping your interests and assets as our #1 priority. Together with the construction side of our business, we provide a full range of commercial real estate solutions across the Upper Midwest.

How We Work

At EFH, we operate as a long-term stakeholder in your success, moving beyond simple transactions to provide a seamless land-to-lease ecosystem. Our process begins with development consulting and site selection, where we guide you through the complexities of zoning, entitlements, and city approvals. Once a property is established, we provide professional leasing representation and comprehensive property management to ensure high tenant satisfaction and operational performance. By integrating these services with our construction expertise, we ensure every real estate decision is backed by a deep understanding of both your physical assets and your business priorities.

Who We Serve

We provide specialized real estate support to investors, business owners, and developers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Our portfolio includes the management of approximately 700,000 square feet of diverse commercial space. We are the primary partner for owner-operators, commercial investors, growth-oriented businesses, property owners, and tenants.

Client testimonials

We offer ground-up builds, providing service from land purchase through real estate brokerage or long-term property management. We combine construction and real estate into one seamless ecosystem — but can also provide the independent services you need, as you need them.

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We offer ground-up builds, providing service from land purchase through real estate brokerage or long-term property management. We combine construction and real estate into one seamless ecosystem — but can also provide the independent services you need, as you need them.

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We offer ground-up builds, providing service from land purchase through real estate brokerage or long-term property management. We combine construction and real estate into one seamless ecosystem — but can also provide the independent services you need, as you need them.

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Our Commercial Construction Portfolio

View our gallery of completed commercial design-build construction projects throughout Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Mothership Pizza

Kowalski's Markets

Mackin Books

Kenwood Commons

Frequently asked questions

Commercial Construction FAQs

EFH, through our real estate division EFH Realty Advisors, offers a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services  including property management, commercial brokerage, leasing representation, development consulting, and site selection advisory. We currently manage approximately 700,000 square feet of commercial real estate, including retail, office, industrial, and flex space across the Upper Midwest. Whether you own a single building or a growing portfolio, we provide the operational expertise and local market knowledge to maximize your asset’s long-term performance.

We manage a diverse portfolio of commercial properties across Minnesota and the broader Upper Midwest, including retail centers, office buildings, industrial facilities, warehouse and manufacturing spaces, and flex properties. Our team is experienced working with owner-operators, commercial investors, and multi-tenant properties. 

Yes, we provide leasing representation for commercial property owners, across the Twin Cities, Minnesota, and the surrounding Upper Midwest region. Our goal is finding you the right long-term tenants who are a strong operational fit, with lease terms that protect and grow your asset’s value.

Our property management services are designed to take the complexity off your plate while keeping your interests and assets as our top priority. Our services include tenant relations and communication, lease administration, maintenance coordination, vendor management, operational oversight, and reporting. We serve as your day-to-day point of contact for property issues, ensuring high tenant satisfaction and consistent operational performance. In addition, our team includes in-house construction expertise, so we can help manage everything from routine maintenance to significant capital improvement projects.

Our real estate advisory services extend well beyond property management. Our development consulting practice helps investors, business owners, and developers navigate zoning, land use entitlements, and city approvals, particularly in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas. We help clients understand what’s feasible, what approvals are required, and how to set a project up for long-term success before construction ever begins.

Our land-to-lease ecosystem is designed for investors and developers who want a single, trusted partner from start to finish. We can assist with site identification and acquisition, development consulting and zoning navigation, design-build construction, tenant leasing and build-outs, and ongoing property management. This integrated model means every decision along the way is made with full knowledge of the asset’s physical condition, operational requirements, and long-term value potential.