About Rise

Real Estate Strategy with Zero Conflicts, 100% Clarity

Life Sciences Connect

The Real Estate Team That’s 100% on Your Side

At Rise Pittsburgh, we help companies navigate the evolving world of work by aligning business goals with real estate strategy. As dedicated tenant advisors, we exclusively represent tenants and buyers, never landlords, so your priorities come first, always.

In today’s dynamic environment, shaped by the race for talent, workplace flexibility, and the demand for quality space, real estate decisions are more complex and more critical than ever. We bring clarity to that complexity. Our team delivers customized, data-driven strategies that connect your space to your company’s culture, talent needs, and long-term vision.

With deep market expertise, cutting-edge technology, and total transparency, we advocate fiercely for our clients. From site selection and financial analysis to negotiating best-in-class lease terms, we bring experience you can trust, with a nationwide reach and local roots in Pittsburgh.

For technology, professional services, life sciences companies and beyond, we offer specialized insight into regulated, complex environments. We know the stakes are high, our job is to make sure no opportunity is left on the table.

Rise Pittsburgh is proud to be 100% women-owned. With leadership that’s been tested and proven in over 220 markets across the U.S., we stand beside our clients as strategic partners, not vendors. Let us help you make smarter, faster, more informed decisions about your workspace.

WHY RISE

  • light bulbUNFILTERED MARKET ACCESS

We don’t gatekeep information, we give you the full picture. From on-market listings to exclusive off-market opportunities, we bring every viable option to the table. Since we never represent landlords or owners, there’s no conflict of interest, just your goals, your priorities, and your timeline. Our loyalty is 100% to you.

  • light bulbYOUR STRATEGIC ADVOCATE

This isn’t just about real estate, it’s about strategy. We work backward from key dates in your lease to build a custom roadmap that keeps your project on time and on track. Whether you need flexibility, leverage, or speed, we identify every angle to position you for success, even in a shifting market.

  • light bulbTRUE EXTENSION OF YOUR TEAM

We don’t just work with you, we work for you. Our in-house team brings decades of experience and specialized expertise, but we also tap into a curated network of best-in-class partners tailored to your needs. Every voice at the table adds value, ensuring no opportunity is missed and every angle is explored.

  • light bulbMAXIMIZE VALUE, MEASURe RESULTS

With over 35 years in commercial real estate, we know the players, the properties, and the playbook. We create healthy competition for your tenancy, giving you leverage where it counts, in negotiations, terms, and total cost. The result? A smarter deal that saves you time, money, and executive bandwidth.

Rise Roadmap

The Rise Roadmap:

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At Rise, we don’t do cookie-cutter. We create a custom roadmap designed around your company’s goals, culture, and operational needs. Whether you’re pursuing office, tech flex, industrial, life sciences, retail, or medical space, our process provides the structure, but you set the direction.

Our Roadmap is powered by Ghost, our proprietary collaboration platform. Ghost keeps your entire team aligned, giving you secure access to space options, cost comparisons, and real-time updates, all in one place. From strategy to occupancy, you’ll have the insight and control to make decisions with confidence.

Unlike brokers who represent landlords, our loyalty is exclusive to you, the tenant. That means you get full transparency, no hidden agendas, and a team that puts your interests first, financially and operationally.

We guide you from initial strategy to final occupancy, helping you:

  • Make informed, confident decisions
  • Compare all viable options, side by side
  • Create market leverage to negotiate the best terms
  • Protect your time, budget, and long-term flexibility

No two businesses are the same, your real estate strategy shouldn’t be either. This isn’t just a transaction. It’s a partnership with purpose, designed to deliver results that matter to your business. 

HOW WE WORK FOR YOU

Every company talks about values, but we live them in every deal. We’re 100% tenant-focused, meaning we work for you and only you. No split loyalties. No hidden agendas. Just bold transparency, innovative solutions, and a relentless drive to deliver the best outcome.

Whether you’re planning a relocation, renewal, or expansion, our proven process and proprietary tech, Ghost, give you a smarter, faster, more informed path forward. We don’t just represent you, we become part of your team.

  • light bulb100% TENANT FOCUSED

We exclusively represent companies, not landlords, eliminating conflicts of interest. That means we advocate aggressively on your behalf with full market access, honest guidance, and total alignment.

  • light bulbtechnology that works for you

With Ghost, our proprietary client portal, you see every option clearly, from real-time cost estimates to space comparisons. It’s data-backed, transparent, and built to help you make confident decisions.

  • light bulba team behind you

You don’t just get an advisor, you get a full team. Strategy, market research, negotiation, tech, and creative all working in sync. We become part of your team, aligned around one mission: your success.

  • light bulbTAILORED “NO FLUFF” SOLUTIONS

No cookie-cutter playbooks here. Whether you’re right-sizing, relocating, or expanding, we customize every strategy around your needs, priorities, and timeline, so you get the best possible deal, every time.

Ready to take the first step? Contact us today for a free no-strings-attached consultation.