About Us
Your Trusted Advisors in Commercial Real Estate | Since 1971
Orion Commercial was established in 1971, and became a Coldwell Banker Commercial affiliate in 2002. This affiliation combines over 50 years of local experience with one of the largest real estate organizations in the country. We are an exclusive commercial real estate company. This means you will receive a unique combination of specialized services & the market knowledge of a local company backed by unmatched resources of a large organization.
Several industry publications and associations recognize the CBC brand as a leader in the commercial real estate industry:
- Top Office – Coldwell Banker Commercial Orion Real Estate Advisors was named the MN Top Office in 2023, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004.
- Scott was in the Top 2% of all CBC producers in 2022. Mike was also in the Top 2% of all CBC producers in 2006.
- Gold Circle of Distinction – Scott M. Schmitt, CCIM & Mike Schmitt have both earned this Circle of Distinction, an award based on transaction revenue for the top-ranking producers.
- Silver Circle of Distinction – Associates with Coldwell Banker Commercial Orion earned the Circle of Distinction, an award based on their transaction revenue for the top-ranking producers, for 2014, 2017, 2019, and 2021.
- Bronze Circle of Distinction – The Circle of Distinction is an honor based on transaction revenue. Associates with Coldwell Banker Commercial Orion received this award in 2009, 2013, 2017 & 2018.
- Scott M. Schmitt, CCIM received the award for Greater MN Transaction of the Year in 2014.
- Ranked in the top 10 of The 2019 Lipsey Company’s “Top 25 Commercial Real Estate Brands” list
- National Real Estate Investor-ranked CBC in its: “Best of Best” top national brokerages list – 2016 & 2017.
- Commercial Property Executive-ranked CBC in its: “2015, 2016 & 2017 Top Brokerage Firms” list.
Coldwell Banker Commercial Orion Real Estate Advisors offers a full range of capabilities with professional expertise in every major property type such as Multi-Family, Retail, Office and Industrial, as well as 1031 Exchanges, Sale Leaseback, Site Selection, Business Valuation and Business Brokerage.
Experience
When you hire one of our professionals to represent you, you are employing the services of the best trained commercial real estate professionals available with unsurpassed tools and resources.
CBC Orion is a member of the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR). A MNCAR commercial real estate broker provides expertise, deeper market knowledge and powerful industry connections.
EXPERTISE
We are a full service commercial real estate company, not a residential company with a commercial division. Most transactions are complicated and require expertise that only experienced commercial agents can provide.
With over 45 years of experience, we have encountered nearly every situation imaginable and have the expertise to problem solve and keep the deal on track. We also work with your attorney and accountant to make certain that all aspects of the transaction are covered.
Leadership Team
When you hire Coldwell Banker Commercial Orion to represent you in the sale of your business or commercial property you are employing the services of the best trained commercial real estate professionals available, with unsurpassed tools and resources.
