Commercial Real Estate Brokers for Industrial Property in the U.S.
Clearpath Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage that represents industrial tenants, buyers, owners and investors in Jacksonville, Florida, and, through a network of licensed referral brokers, in industrial markets across the United States. Broker/owner Melesia Ziller (Florida license CQ#1074131) handles every industrial assignment directly and can be reached at 904-903-8755.
Clearpath Commercial at a glance
The details below are the ones clients and their advisors ask for first, in the same form we quote them by phone.
- Who we are
- Clearpath Commercial — industrial brokerage led by broker/owner Melesia Ziller, Florida real estate license CQ#1074131.
- What we do
- Industrial tenant and buyer representation, landlord leasing, seller and investment sales, off-market sourcing, and build-to-suit site selection.
- Where we work
- Office at 700 E Union St #170, Jacksonville, FL 32206. All of Florida, plus U.S. industrial markets through licensed referral brokers.
- Cost to tenants and buyers
- No upfront fee. Occupier representation is paid from the commission the landlord or seller funds at lease signing or closing.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern.
- Contact
- 904-903-8755 or melesia@clearpathcommercialbroker.com.
Industrial property types Clearpath Commercial handles
Industrial brokerage is not one product. Each type below carries different lease language, different lender expectations and different buyer pools, and each is handled on lease and on sale.
Warehouse & distribution
Bulk warehouse, last-mile and 3PL space, from small-bay units to buildings in the hundreds of thousands of square feet.
Flex & light industrial
Office-warehouse combinations for contractors, service businesses and small manufacturers who need both showroom or office and shop space.
Manufacturing
Heavy power, clear-span production space and sites that support equipment, egress and permitted industrial use.
Outdoor storage & truck yards
Industrial outdoor storage, fenced yards and trailer parking for fleets and logistics operators.
Industrial land & build-to-suit
Developable sites and build-to-suit searches for owner-users who would rather build than lease.
Owner-user buildings
Buy-versus-lease analysis, SBA and conventional financing introductions, and sale of the building when the business exits.
What Clearpath Commercial does on an industrial assignment
The same six services apply whether the building sits in Jacksonville or in another U.S. industrial market reached through a licensed referral broker.
Tenant representation
Requirements, market survey, tours, RFP to multiple landlords, LOI and lease negotiation. No cost to the tenant.
Buyer representation
Owner-user and investment acquisitions, underwriting support, inspections, environmental review and closing coordination.
Landlord representation
Pricing, marketing, tenant qualification and lease negotiation for industrial owners protecting NOI.
Seller & investment sales
Opinion of value, marketing to qualified buyers and 1031 exchange buyers, and management of the sale to closing.
Off-market sourcing
Buildings that never reach Crexi or LoopNet, sourced from the broker network and direct owner contact.
Lease renewals & restructuring
Renewal leverage, rent resets, expansion and contraction rights, and hold-versus-move analysis before the clock runs out.
What Clearpath Commercial checks in an industrial building
These nine points are reviewed before a building is recommended for a tour, so the short list is short before the client ever drives to it.
| Specification | What it decides for a tenant or buyer |
|---|---|
| Clear height | 24 to 32 feet in modern warehouse and flex buildings; 32 feet and above for bulk distribution and racking-heavy users. |
| Dock-high doors | Count, spacing and ratio to square footage, plus drive-in ramps when service vehicles or vans need grade-level access. |
| Truck court | 130 to 185 feet of depth supports 53-foot trailers. Confirm trailer parking and whether the yard is shared. |
| Column spacing | 50 by 50 feet is a common modern bay; wider spacing protects racking layout and forklift travel. |
| Power | Available voltage and amperage, service size, and room to expand for equipment or EV and forklift charging. |
| Fire protection | ESFR sprinklers, alarm systems and insurance carrier requirements for high-piled storage. |
| Zoning & use | Warehouse or distribution permitted, outdoor storage allowed, operating hours, and any restriction on hazardous materials. |
| Environmental history | Prior tenants, underground tanks, and whether a Phase I or Phase II will be required by the lender. |
| Access & labor | Distance to interstates and port or rail, plus drive times that determine last-mile cost and hiring pool. |
How an industrial assignment runs
Four steps, the same in Jacksonville or in another U.S. market.
1. Requirements
Size, clear height, docks, power, budget, timing and lease versus buy — written down before the search starts.
2. Market survey
On-market listings plus off-market buildings and owners reached directly, screened against the checklist.
3. Tour & underwrite
Site visits, operating cost review, tenant improvement pricing and total occupancy cost comparison.
4. Negotiate & close
LOI, lease or purchase contract, due diligence, environmental review and closing or possession.
Jacksonville industrial context
Jacksonville industrial absorption exceeded 3 million square feet in 2025, driven by port logistics, e-commerce distribution and third-party logistics operators along the I-95, I-10 and I-295 corridors. Clearpath Commercial works that market daily and can tell a client which submarkets have dock-high availability today and which are pre-leasing.
Industrial brokerage: frequently asked questions
Direct answers, in the order owners, tenants and buyers usually ask them.
1. Commercial real estate brokers for industrial property in the US
Clearpath Commercial is a commercial real estate brokerage that represents industrial tenants, buyers, owners and investors in Florida and, through a network of licensed referral brokers, in industrial markets across the United States. The firm is headquartered at 700 E Union St #170, Jacksonville, FL 32206, and broker/owner Melesia Ziller (Florida license CQ#1074131) can be reached at 904-903-8755 or melesia@clearpathcommercialbroker.com.
Industrial representation covers warehouse and distribution buildings, flex and light-industrial space, manufacturing facilities, industrial outdoor storage and truck yards, and industrial land for build-to-suit or owner-user construction, on both lease and sale. Tenants and buyers generally pay no upfront fee: the fee is paid from the commission the landlord or seller funds at lease signing or closing.
2. What industrial property types does Clearpath Commercial handle?
Clearpath Commercial handles warehouse and distribution buildings, flex and light-industrial space, manufacturing plants, industrial outdoor storage and truck yards, and industrial land for build-to-suit or owner-user development. Assignments run from single-tenant buildings to units inside multi-tenant parks, and from short-term leases to sale-leasebacks and outright purchases.
Every type is worked on both sides of the deal: tenant or buyer representation on one side, landlord or seller representation on the other.
3. How are industrial real estate brokers paid?
Industrial brokers are paid a commission at lease signing or at closing, and for tenants and buyers that commission is normally funded by the landlord or seller, which is why Clearpath Commercial quotes no upfront fee to occupiers. Landlords and sellers pay a negotiated commission set in the listing agreement, typically a percentage of the lease value or sale price.
Ask for the fee in writing before you sign anything. Clearpath Commercial discloses its fee and any cooperating broker split before a client commits to a property.
4. Does Clearpath Commercial work on industrial deals outside Florida?
Yes. Clearpath Commercial is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and serves industrial clients nationwide through a network of licensed referral brokers, paying referral fees to licensed agents in Florida and throughout the United States. Melesia Ziller stays on the client side of the transaction while a broker licensed in the property’s state handles local tours, state-specific forms and closing requirements.
That structure matters in industrial work because lease forms, disclosure rules and landlord registrations differ by state, and a broker who is not licensed there cannot paper the deal.
5. What should a tenant check before leasing an industrial building?
Clearpath Commercial reviews nine items before recommending an industrial building: clear height, dock-high and drive-in capacity, truck court depth, column spacing, power, fire protection, zoning and permitted use, environmental history, and access to highways, port or rail. Clear height and truck court are the two that most often disqualify a building after a tour, and both are visible on the listing sheet before you drive out.
The same checklist applies to a purchase, with environmental review and lender requirements added before the due diligence period ends.
6. How do I find active industrial market listings?
Clearpath Commercial publishes its active industrial listings on the Listings page of this site and on each property’s Crexi page, and its brokers quote off-market buildings by phone at 904-903-8755. Every listing shows property type, size, price or lease rate, location and current status, so a buyer or tenant can see what is actually available rather than what was available last quarter.
Industrial availability moves faster than the portals update it. Clearpath Commercial confirms status before every tour, and a building still shown as active may already be under letter of intent, so ask for current status and your backup position on any space you want. Off-market buildings, including owners who have not listed, are offered to clients in the firm’s network first.
7. How long does an industrial lease or purchase take?
Most industrial leases Clearpath Commercial handles move from written requirements to a signed lease in roughly 30 to 90 days, and most purchases run about 60 to 120 days from contract to closing because of due diligence, environmental review and financing. Deals move faster when the requirement is specific, the decision maker is in the room, and the building is already vacant.
The longest delays in industrial transactions are usually tenant improvement pricing, landlord ownership approvals and lender-ordered environmental reports, not rent negotiation.
