NAI Global Announces New Member Firm in Shanghai

NAI Global, the largest global network of owner-operated commercial real estate brokerage firms, announces the addition of its newest member firm, NAI Sofia Group Shanghai (www.sofiagroup.com).

Under the direction of Bjarne Bauer, Managing Partner, Amanda Zhu, Partner and June Zhang, Director, Sofia Group Shanghai brings in-depth knowledge of China's commercial real estate market and a wide range of commercial real estate services, including buyer & tenant representation for office space, industrial facilities, retail premises as well as seller representation for investment sales and appraisal services conducted throughout China.

"We selected NAI Sofia Group Shanghai to represent our organization in Shanghai because of the team's deep local market knowledge, track record of conducting business with the highest level of professionalism and ability to drive business. We're pleased to work with them to offer NAI Global Members and their clients access to a growing number of opportunities this market," said Jay Olshonsky, President of NAI Global.

With over 24 million inhabitants Shanghai is among the world's most rapidly developing megacities. Its booming economy as China's primary business destination has driven rates for quality commercial real estate to levels comparable of leading global markets, with more and more Fortune 500 firms choosing Shanghai as their Asia-Pacific headquarters.

"We are thrilled to represent NAI Global in Shanghai," said Bjarne Bauer, Principal, NAI Sofia Group Shanghai. "Over the past 11 years we have built an unparalleled database of commercial real estate owner contacts and have developed a unique approach, enabling tenants and buyers to beat the market, often with savings of over 10%. Joining NAI propels our reach to a new level, allowing us to move faster towards our goal of revolutionizing China's commercial real estate market, always aiming at transforming the market into a transparent and efficient one."

Bauer notes that joining the NAI Global network enables the firm to offer advantages to a wider range of international investors and occupiers of real estate in China. "By becoming part of NAI Global, our reach became international. We now have a network of over 375 offices and more than 6,700 brokers, which greatly strengthens our impact on the market. We joined a network of like-minded brokers and entrepreneurs that are willing to share their relationships, expertise and experiences. As part of NAI, we are able to offer our clients access to local experts anywhere in the world and we are able to support multinational firms from all around the globe with their real estate needs in China."

About NAI Sofia Group Shanghai

NAI Sofia Group Shanghai is a privately held commercial real estate firm. It is one of the leading independent commercial real estate brokerage, consulting and appraisal firms in Shanghai. The firm's goal is to not only help tenants win in China's commercial real estate market, but to transform the market itself. Through demonstrating the viability of building a business based on the principles of fairness, transparency and integrity, NAI Sofia Group Shanghai is successfully proving that creating a fair and transparent business is not only viable, but superior in every way. This mission drives NAI Sofia Group Shanghai to provide unparalleled service to its commercial real estate clients.

To learn more, visit www.sofiagroup.com.