, a middle-market brokerage specializing in the sale of apartment buildings and development opportunities, today announced its official launch. Headquartered in Philadelphia and serving the broader Mid-Atlantic region, the firm provides investment sales and advisory services focused on multifamily and mixed-use properties.
Founded by seasoned industry professionals and , Trophy Commercial Real Estate LLC is built on a commitment to deliver institutional-quality brokerage with the personalized attention of a boutique platform. With nearly two decades of combined experience, Thom and Tashayyod have successfully closed over 2,000 apartment units and more than $167 million in transaction volume. After collaborating on deals for years, the pair launched Trophy to align their values and build a client-first business from the ground up.
Reflecting on their professional journey, Tashayyod shared:
鈥淥ur partnership really grew organically over the years. After completing 11 deals together and realizing we were often serving the same clients, it just made sense to formalize the collaboration and build something with intention. Trophy is the result of that shared vision.鈥�
鈥淥ur mission is to deliver exceptional results for owners and investors in the mid-market multifamily space,鈥� said Saam Tashayyod, co-founder and Managing Director.
鈥淏y launching our own firm, we combine big-firm expertise with the agility of a boutique. We believe our specialized focus and deep local market knowledge will enable clients to achieve superior outcomes on every transaction鈥攚hether it鈥檚 a neighborhood apartment building or a large-scale development opportunity.鈥�
Craig Thom, co-founder and Managing Director, added:
鈥淭he Greater Philadelphia and Mid-Atlantic region present tremendous opportunities for apartment investors, and we鈥檙e here to help clients capitalize on them. Philadelphia is the perfect crossroads of capital鈥攃apturing yield from more expensive gateway markets while still offering strong fundamentals. As an independent firm, we have the flexibility to be creative and hands-on鈥攆rom custom marketing strategies to tailored deal sourcing鈥攁ll aimed at maximizing value. At Trophy, clients work directly with senior advisors who stay engaged from first conversation to closing.鈥�
In addition to their market knowledge and transactional experience, the founders are leaning into innovation to serve clients better.
鈥淣ew developments in proptech are allowing us to better utilize backend systems鈥攚hether it鈥檚 streamlining marketing, managing data, or enhancing deal execution鈥攚ithout losing the human element,鈥� said Tashayyod.
鈥淭his business is still built on relationships, handshakes, and trust. Our goal is to bring the best of both worlds together: cutting-edge efficiency and old-school service.鈥�
鈥淎I is reshaping the commercial real estate landscape, and we鈥檙e focused on applying it where it matters most: driving better insights, faster decisions, and stronger outcomes for our clients,鈥� Thom added.
Trophy Commercial Real Estate LLC offers a comprehensive suite of services around investment sales, including strategic asset valuation, marketing, and negotiation for multifamily and mixed-use properties.
Licensed in Pennsylvania and Maryland, Trophy is strategically positioned to serve investors and developers across key urban markets in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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