Power Broker
Tom O'Brien
Vice Chair, Colliers
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Minneapolis-St. Paul commercial real estate leader with 30+ years of experience in office, industrial, and medical investment sales.
Phone (612) 237-4729
Minneapolis-St. Paul commercial real estate leader with 30+ years of experience in office, industrial, and medical investment sales.
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep
Property Types
Office, Flex
Markets
Minneapolis/St Paul
Languages
English
Bio
Tom O’Brien is a highly respected leader in the Minneapolis-St. Paul commercial real estate market, serving as vice chair in Colliers’ Minneapolis-St. Paul office and a key member of the Office and Industrial Investment Services Team. Recognized for his deep market expertise and extensive investor network, Tom has played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s investment landscape.
Tom has facilitated some of the region’s most significant investment sales across the office, industrial, and medical sectors. His strategic approach helps clients navigate complex transactions, maximize asset value, and capitalize on emerging market opportunities. His ability to structure deals that align with client objectives makes him a sought-after partner in the investment community.
Clients and colleagues alike value Tom for his sharp financial acumen, steady leadership, and ability to drive results in even the most challenging market conditions. He is widely regarded as a collaborative deal maker who brings a solutions-oriented mindset to every transaction. His reputation for integrity, creativity, and unwavering commitment to client success has cemented his status as one of the Twin Cities’ top investment sales professionals.
Tom’s track record is truly impressive with his recent notable deals include the sale of the 1.6 MSF Normandale Lake Office Park; the sale of 10 West End, a 344,000 SF office building; the sale of Thrivent’s 261,000 SF headquarters; and the sale of a variety of single-tenant and multi-tenant industrial and medical office properties. Prior to Colliers, Tom spent 24 years at Cushman & Wakefield as an Executive Director with the Capital Markets team, where he specialized in the sale of office, industrial, and medical office assets.
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