Chris Bournakas*
Executive Vice President
Lic. *Sales Representative
Professional Experience
Associated Office
Chris Bournakas specializes in Industrial building and land sales/leasing concentrating originally in the Brampton marketplace. Since joining CBRE in 1995, he has been a significant factor in CBRE's increased market share within the Brampton community and has since expanded his reach to the entire GTA West region. Chris was promoted to Vice President in 2003 and has further advanced to Senior Vice President in 2007 and most recently achieved the Executive Vice President title in 2022. As one of the most trusted agents in the Toronto Industrial Market, Chris is consistently a top-performer and a leader in the industry with an extraordinary knowledge of the market and high-level client services.
Chris is supported by Sales Support Associate, Maggie MacInnis. The dynamic expertise and skill of his team allows Chris to work at a high level of efficiency to better service his clients to continually strengthen and grow his business.
Team Bournakas
Raising the bar of Industrial commercial real estate in the Greater Toronto Area
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SubscribeThe Toronto West based team, consisting of Chris Bournakas and Maggie MacInnis forms one of the top producing industrial real estate teams in Canada.
This collaborative team has a long track record of success representing both local and corporate users in the Toronto market as well as nationally. The team’s success is a by-product of strong work ethic, innovation, trusted relationships, and dedication to a high level of customer service. Utilizing the deep resources and “best practices” available through CBRE’s Global Platform, their team is able to design and implement the most complex assignments ensuring high-level accountability and superior, measurable results. They have successfully executed thousands of assignments across multiple markets in Canada and globally.
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Team Bournakas
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The Process
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Network Design
We evaluate the cost and service impacts that transportation, distribution, and order management have on your business.
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Building the Business Case
Once the role of each facility is quantified, your space requirements need to be quantified, including functionality and layout.
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Options Analysis
We uncover options through market intel, established relationships, or by issuing a well-defined RFP to engage a developer.
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Offer Negotiation
We negotiate on your behalf to secure an agreement that best suits your goals, whether that means flexible terms, reduced cost or removal of detrimental clauses.
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Implementation
Our project managers manage the design and construction of your fit-out and the decommissioning of your existing space.
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Move In
Our move management professionals provide the communication, planning and detailed oversight required to have you up and running on day one in your new space.
Our Services
Advisory & Transaction Management
We provide representation on acquisitions/dispositions. Services include lease renewals and negotiations, portfolio assessments and financial analysis.
Capital Markets
We provide representation of income-producing properties for owners. Services include sale/leasebacks, financing and repositioning.
Debt Structured Finance
Our team helps to identify, develop and implement financing solutions for commercial property developers/owners through domestic and international investors.
Business Transition & Move Management
We plan and oversee the relocation of equipment, inventory and people, while reducing risk, minimizing costs and improving the employee experience.
Project Management
Our team oversees budget, schedule and scope on tenant fit-outs and new build projects to mitigate financial and contractual risks, maintain quality and drive savings.
Supply Chain
We help our clients solve complex business problems through supply chain transformations. This helps clients address growth enablement, service improvement, cost takeout, merges and acquisitions, and business continuity.
Location Analytics & Mapping
Our Canadian Location Analytics & Mapping team arms our brokers with refined mapping and demographic analytical services that reveal valuable market intel.
Market/Rent Forecasting
Our National Research team provides analysis and forecasting of market trends across Canada to propel informed decision-making.
Technology Tools
CBRE invests in best-in-class technology to support workflow and reporting, portfolio analysis and benchmarking and opportunity identification.
Reports & Research
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Demand remains resilient as availability holds steady