CBRE Leads Korean Real Estate Investment Sales Activity in 2024

- CBRE Holds Top Spot for Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Sales by MSCI Real Assets

March 19, 2025 (Seoul) – CBRE was the top-ranked firm for global commercial real estate investment sales for the 14th consecutive year; and retained the top spot in Korea for the 6th consecutive year, according to MSCI Real Assets.

MSCI Real Assets credited CBRE with a 22% market share across all property types on a global basis in 2024—a 560-basis point lead over the nearest competitor.

CBRE also retained the top spot for commercial real estate investment sales in APAC and was the country leader in South Korea, with a 19% market share. 

The South Korean commercial real estate market recorded its highest transaction volume since 2015 in 2024.

Sean Choi, Head of Capital Markets, Executive Director at CBRE Korea, added, “CBRE’s sustained leadership both globally and in Korea proves our firm’s strong capabilities and expertise. Leveraging our extensive global commercial real estate network and industry-leading advisory services, we will continue to deliver exceptional guidance across all stages of commercial real estate investment.”

Greg Hyland, Head of Capital Markets, Asia Pacific for CBRE, stated, “Maintaining the No.1 position in global commercial real estate investment advisory for 14 years reflects our clients’ continued trust in our ability to drive results. We remain committed to enhancing the value of our clients’ assets through dedicated efforts.”