Zohair Saleem
Commercial Real Estate Advisor
Commercial real estate advisor at NAI Advent with a focus on multifamily and land. I work with investors, owners, and developers — providing property valuations, acquisition advisory, asset disposition, and market intelligence.
Our Services
We provide comprehensive commercial real estate advisory across five integrated service lines — each backed by deep market expertise and a commitment to client outcomes.
Property Valuations
Independent, defensible valuations across all commercial asset classes — office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use. Delivered with rigorous methodology and transparent market evidence to support investment decisions, financing, and compliance.
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Strategic acquisition advisory for buyers and investors. From target identification and due diligence through to negotiation and close — your interests represented at every stage of the transaction.
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Comprehensive on-market and off-market disposition strategies designed to maximise asset value. We leverage deep buyer networks, precise market timing, and proven positioning expertise to deliver superior outcomes.
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Granular market intelligence, trend analysis, and benchmarking data to inform investment decisions. Backed by proprietary transaction databases, rental surveys, and ongoing field research across key commercial nodes.
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Strategic real estate consultancy for occupiers, investors, and developers. Portfolio rationalisation, highest-and-best-use studies, lease advisory, and investment strategy — tailored to your specific objectives.
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A selection of current on-market commercial properties available for sale. Contact us to receive information packages or to discuss opportunities further.
Off-Market Listings
We maintain an exclusive portfolio of off-market commercial opportunities not publicly advertised. Request access to receive details directly.
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We publish two flagship research reports — relied upon by investors, landlords, and occupiers to track the Calgary commercial property market. Request your copy below.
Quarterly Rent Survey
Comprehensive rental data across Calgary's major commercial nodes — covering office, industrial, and retail sectors. Includes vacancy rates, rental growth trends, landlord incentives, and submarket breakdowns. Essential reading for landlords, tenants, and investors benchmarking their positions.
- ✓ Office, industrial & retail rental rates
- ✓ Vacancy rates by submarket
- ✓ Rental growth vs prior quarter
- ✓ Landlord incentive trends
Transaction Analysis & Market Insights
In-depth analysis of commercial property transactions completed during the quarter — sales volumes, capitalisation rates, buyer profiles, and emerging investment trends. Paired with forward-looking market insights to help stakeholders understand where the market is heading.
- ✓ Sales volumes & transaction counts
- ✓ Capitalisation rate movements
- ✓ Buyer & seller profile analysis
- ✓ Forward-looking market outlook
Experience
NAI Advent
Associate, Capital Markets
Aug 2025 — Present- Support the origination and execution of investment sales transactions involving income-producing commercial properties, including multifamily, retail, and mixed-use assets.
- Conduct property-level financial analysis including NOI underwriting, cap rate benchmarking, and cash-on-cash return modeling to support client advisory and deal positioning.
- Prepare offering memorandums, broker opinion of value (BOV) packages, and investment summaries for prospective buyers and institutional clients.
- Identify and qualify acquisition targets and potential vendors through proactive market canvassing, ownership research, and relationship development.
- Monitor market activity including comparable sales, cap rate trends, and investor sentiment across Calgary's commercial property sectors.
Colliers
Analyst
Oct 2023 — Jun 2025- Conducted in-depth market research and trend analysis on Calgary's office sector, with exposure to multifamily and retail asset classes.
- Contributed to quarterly market reports by collecting, verifying, and interpreting lease comps, availabilities, and property-level data.
- Supported brokers in identifying potential leads and positioning properties for maximum visibility and strategic advantage.
About
Zohair Saleem is a commercial real estate advisor at NAI Advent, one of the world's largest managed networks of independent commercial real estate firms spanning over 400 offices across 60 countries.
With multiple years of experience across brokerage, valuation, and market research, Zohair brings a rigorous, data-driven approach to every mandate. His clients include listed property funds, private equity investors, corporate occupiers, and high-net-worth individuals seeking trusted advisory on acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio strategy.
NAI Advent operates across all major commercial property sectors — office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use — providing clients with integrated advisory services backed by the resources and reach of a global network.
NAI Global Network
Part of the world's largest managed network of independent commercial real estate firms — spanning 400+ offices in 60+ countries.
Asset Classes
- Multifamily
- Land
- Retail
- Office
Get in Touch
Office
NAI Advent
3633 8 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2G 3A5
Network
Part of NAI Global — 400+ offices across 60 countries