NAI Global opens NAI Ashlar Urban in Toronto

NAI Global is enhancing its coverage in Canada with the signing of Ashlar Urban Realty. The firm will now operate as NAI Ashlar Urban. NAI Ashlar Urban is a privately owned Canadian real estate brokerage specializing in office and retail leasing, investment sales, and advisory services. The firm offers acquisition/disposition services, landlord and tenant representation, lease negotiation, portfolio disposition and development services to its roster of more than 3,000 clients. In 2008 alone, the Ashlar team closed $125 million in property sales and leased 430,000 s/f of space. "The Ashlar Urban team is a growing force in Toronto's downtown core and periphery areas," said Jeffrey Finn, NAI Global president & CEO. "Their deep local knowledge and relationships and strong market position greatly enhance our coverage in this important international city." "The key to our success is our team's willingness to go beyond the brokerage role to partner with our clients, fully understanding their real estate needs and objectives," said Craig Smith, President, NAI Ashlar Urban. "With expertise in the investment, leasing and retail sectors, we provide our clients with an intimate knowledge of the Toronto real estate market as well as other Canadian markets, enabling them to make the most informed, intelligent decision about their investment in real estate." NAI Ashlar Urban is the newest addition to NAI Global's Canadian Network, which includes 10 additional offices operating under the NAI Commercial umbrella in Calgary, Edmonton, Gatineau, Halifax, Langley, Montreal, New Westminster, Ottawa, Vancouver and Victoria.