Our History
Griffin Companies, a Minnesota based company, was founded in 1969 as an investment real estate firm and matured to become a full service provider in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Since 1969, we have provided high quality service to clients throughout the Twin Cities area, and both nationally and internationally through an extensive network of professionals who share our high standards.

Through careful consultation with our clients, we develop unique strategies that serve to enhance their real estate experiences, and to maximize their return on investment

Our Foundation
Since 1969, we have provided exceptional service to clients throughout the Twin Cities area, and in other locations. We are consistently ranked in the Top 5 by The Business Journal Book of Lists. We pride ourselves in providing honest, ethical service to our clients with their interests placed above our own. We are selective in our assignments and committed to accomplishing the results desired. We are active volunteers in our communities and heavily involved in our industry associations.

Our company logo, the Griffin, originally represented a mythical beast with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. Endowed with the characteristics of these creatures, it was regarded as a symbol of the ruler of earth and sky.

As a corporate logo, the Griffin represents the guardian of the treasury – a stewardship we assume responsibly. We place a high value on accomplishing all we do with integrity, timeliness and excellence. We hold ourselves to a very high standard – that of taking our clients seriously and executing our responsibilities with attention to care and efficiency.

Our Uniqueness
Over the years, we have diligently built a Griffin Team of Commercial Real Estate Professionals offering the highest level of experience and motivation to perform exceptionally for our clients. We view ourselves as relationship builders rather than “deal chasers,” which we believe is a significant point of differentiation. We have also sold land, buildings, leased buildings, offices and industrial sites throughout the Upper Midwest.  We maintain a large database of contacts on both the user and investment side to assist in marketing and targeting the best buyer for your property.

We have defined our strategy related to our client base and focus in a manner that distinguishes us from other commercial real estate firms. It is our belief that a significant market opportunity exists in the area of corporate client representation, and we believe that our clients desire the ongoing reassurance that their interests are truly represented. Merely maximizing inventory or installing as many “For Sale or Lease” signs as possible does not represent the best stewardship of our abilities. Instead, through careful consultation with our client, we create a unique strategy that serves to enhance their real estate experiences, and to accomplish client objectives.

A cluster of three competencies – Client Awareness, Market Knowledge and Technical Expertise - has served to distinguish the Griffin Team through the years of our involvement in Investment and Commercial Real Estate. We believe that our team is best qualified to serve as your preferred Real Estate solution provider. To that end, we are dedicated and motivated.