Trusted commercial real estate advisors led by broker Tim House, serving landlords, tenants, investors, and developers across New Mexico: office, retail, industrial, land, NNN investment properties, and 1031 exchanges.
25+ years serving Albuquerque • Office • Retail • Industrial • Land
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Team Southwest Commercial Real Estate, led by Tim House, President and Qualifying Broker, is a boutique advisory firm specializing in commercial real estate in Albuquerque and investment properties throughout New Mexico. With over 25 years of experience, we help landlords, tenants, investors, and developers navigate office, retail, industrial, land, and NNN transactions across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and surrounding markets.
Our clients have thrived through multiple economic cycles by taking calculated risks, minimizing downside exposure, and maximizing returns on investment properties. Long-term relationships are the foundation of our business — we combine deep local New Mexico market knowledge with sophisticated transaction expertise to deliver results that matter.
Comprehensive commercial real estate services for Albuquerque and New Mexico
Expert leasing representation for landlords across Albuquerque's commercial markets. We maximize occupancy and rental income.
Learn moreStrategic buying and selling guidance for commercial properties in New Mexico. From analysis to closing, we protect your interests.
Learn moreAdvocacy for businesses seeking optimal space in Albuquerque. We secure favorable terms and find the right location for your needs.
Learn moreIdentifying and securing prime development sites across New Mexico. Expert guidance on zoning, entitlements, and land transactions.
Learn moreData-driven investment guidance for commercial real estate opportunities in the Southwest. Portfolio optimization and market analysis.
Learn moreTax-deferred exchange advisory for New Mexico investors. Strategic guidance through identification and acquisition phases.
Learn moreProven outcomes across commercial real estate transactions in Albuquerque and beyond
Southwest Region
Overcame financing challenges by targeting all-cash buyers, achieving favorable terms for long-time client navigating a complex NNN disposition.
Read Case StudyMulti-Market Southwest
Helped West Coast family office build diversified NNN portfolio across 5 properties within 6-month window, delivering strong yields and tenant quality.
Read Case StudyAlbuquerque, NM
Pre-identified replacement properties and negotiated seller flexibility to meet investor's tight 1031 timeline, preserving tax deferral on $3.2M gain.
Read Case StudyTrusted by businesses and investors across New Mexico
"Tim and his team provided exceptional guidance in finding our new office space in downtown Albuquerque. Their market knowledge and negotiation skills saved us significantly on our lease terms."
Sarah Martinez
CEO, TechVentures NM
"As a property owner, working with Team Southwest CRE has been invaluable. They consistently deliver quality tenants and maximize our occupancy rates across our retail portfolio."
Michael Chen
Principal, Southwest Property Group
"Their investment advisory helped us identify and acquire prime commercial sites in Albuquerque's emerging markets. Tim's multi-cycle experience gives us confidence in our strategy."
Jennifer Davis
Managing Partner, Rio Grande Capital
Market intelligence from Albuquerque's commercial real estate experts

New Mexico's economic development push is reshaping commercial real estate. Three industries are driving the demand: film production, technology, and logistics.

Negotiating a commercial lease is one of the most important business decisions you'll make. This guide helps tenants understand key lease terms and negotiation strategies in the Albuquerque market.

After 25+ years of Albuquerque deals, here is what the data and the deal flow are actually telling us about 2026: rates have stabilized, industrial is still tight, office is bifurcating, and Intel's Rio Rancho expansion is reshaping the West Side.
Plain-English answers written by Tim House from 25+ years of Albuquerque transactions.
The 45 and 180 day rules, boot, reverse exchanges, and the state tax angle.
Read the guideEnter your closing date, get your identification and exchange deadlines.
Read the guideHow triple net investing works and how to underwrite tenant, lease, and dirt.
Read the guideSubmarkets, asset classes, zoning, taxes, and how to buy, sell, or lease here.
Read the guideSubmarkets, lease structures, and advice for tenants and owners.
Read the guideWhere the buildings are, the specs that matter, and investor notes.
Read the guideCorridors, CAM and percentage rent, pad sites, NNN retail.
Read the guideTurn the building you occupy into growth capital without moving.
Read the guideAlso see the commercial real estate glossary.
Common questions about commercial real estate and investment properties in Albuquerque and across New Mexico.
Whether you're a landlord, tenant, investor, or developer, we're here to help you succeed.