James Mitchell, Executive Vice President at CBRE, is a trusted advisor to his clients and a recognized market leader in the Florida retail brokerage business. During the past 15 years, Mr. Mitchell has executed more than $850 million in transactions on behalf of his clients.

He focuses his business model on site acquisition, disposition and transaction management for national and regional users of retail real estate. A specific focus within this model, Mr. Mitchell specializes in tenant representation of large retail anchors, junior anchors, outparcel and inline users. During his 15-year tenure at CBRE, Mr. Mitchell has represented notable retailers such as Office Depot, McDonalds, Charles Schwab, Boot Barn, SunTrust Bank, Chevron, RaceTrac Petroleum, PGA TOUR Superstore, 5th/3rd Bank and Smile Brands Dental in their go-to-market expansion. Additionally, he specializes in surplus property disposition for many of these clients. Mr. Mitchell has extensive knowledge of all the markets in Florida and has excellent working relationships with the local, regional and national developers/landlords that own and develop in these respective markets.

Mr. Mitchell also provides landlord advisory services to retail developers and large institutions to assist them in their full development process from initial land acquisition to full lease up and eventual exit sale. Currently, Mr. Mitchell represents over 1.2 million square feet of institutional grade retail product as well as several ground-up new retail developments.

Additionally, Mr. Mitchell is a member of the CBRE Retail Advisory Council (RAC). The RAC is a global group of hand-picked retail brokers collaborating with CBRE senior management to guide the overall direction and macro strategy of CBRE Retail Services. Mr. Mitchell's two main goals are to accelerate his clients' success while at the same time create a great client experience.

Professional Affiliations/Accreditations

Registered Florida Salesperson

CCIM Candidate

CBRE Retail Advisory Council (RAC)

Retailer One on One - Committee Member

Member, International Council of Shopping Centers

CBRE Retail Services Group