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Posted: October 28, 2025
Innovative Services in CRE: Q&A with RM Friedland
Innovation Origin: What challenge or gap in the market inspired the creation of this product or service?
RM Friedland’s Consulting Division was established to fill a critical gap in the market — supporting organizations that need strategic real estate guidance even when no immediate transaction is planned. In a landscape defined by shifting economic conditions and evolving community needs, we provide data-driven insight and planning to help clients define their goals, assess feasibility, and position their assets or institutions for long-term success.
Unique Advantage: How does your innovation differ from or improve upon existing solutions in the commercial real estate space?
Backed by over 55 years of regional experience, RM Friedland delivers a unique combination of precision and perspective. Our sharp geographic focus allows us to anticipate local trends and opportunities, while our comprehensive understanding across all asset types — office, industrial, retail, and multifamily — ensures clients receive guidance tailored to their specific goals.
Future Outlook: How do you envision this product or service evolving over the next few years, and what role will it play in the future of commercial real estate?
Over the next several years, RM Friedland’s consulting division will continue expanding its data analytics, mapping, and community-impact AI modeling capabilities to meet the evolving needs of municipalities, institutions, and investors. As sustainability, adaptive reuse, and mixed-use planning take center stage, the RMF team will play an influential role in guiding projects that encourage economic performance along with social and environmental goals, shaping the next generation of commercial and civic spaces.
Client Value: What is the single most important benefit your innovation delivers to firms, tenants, or communities?
The greatest value our consulting division delivers is clarity - transforming complex real estate challenges into informed, achievable strategies. Whether advising on pre-development feasibility, guiding public-private collaborations, supporting relocation growth, or disposition decisions, we empower clients with the insight and direction needed to move forward confidently. By aligning financial realities with community and organizational priorities, RM Friedland helps clients make decisions that create lasting value.
Company Info
Company Name: RM Friedland
President: Sarah Jones-Maturo
Year Founded :1970
Number of Employees: 32
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