Consulting Commercial Real Estate
Expert Guidance Real-World Results
With over 35 years of commercial real estate experience, including 15 years in corporate real estate, Lynn Drake brings unmatched insight into every consulting engagement. It was during her corporate tenure that Lynn learned the fundamentals of site selection, lease negotiation, and portfolio strategy. She later went on to earn a Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) designation from CoreNet Global, further deepening her expertise.
Whether you're a residential agent navigating a commercial transaction or a business owner preparing to lease or purchase space, Lynn provides clear personalized advice designed to save time, reduce risk, and support smarter decisions.
Who Lynn Works with:
- Residential agents who need experienced guidance on commercial deals
- Business owners evaluating lease or purchase options for office, retail, or industrial spaces
- Brokers and team leaders looking to train or support agents in the CRE field
You don’t have to go it alone. Lynn’s knowledge and practical tools are here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Compass Commercial Testimonials
Brendel's Septic Service
Brendel's Septic Service
Brendel's Septic Service
“No one knows the process, potential challenges, and solutions in how to find an industrial building better than Lynn Drake. She started our search for a contractor yard by identifying which cities and zoning allowed this type of use. Then she found us our ideal building to purchase. Lynn is a commercial agent you can trust with your firm’s real estate needs.”
Susan Armstrong - Owner
Bianchi Public Relations
Brendel's Septic Service
Brendel's Septic Service
A TRUSTED PARTNER. In almost 30 years of owning a PR agency, I’ve signed several office leases. Unfortunately, I did the first few leases with a broker who basically checked the boxes, and I ended up stuck with less-than ideal deals. Through her thought-provoking posts in the Troy Chamber of Commerce’s social media outlets, I learned abou
A TRUSTED PARTNER. In almost 30 years of owning a PR agency, I’ve signed several office leases. Unfortunately, I did the first few leases with a broker who basically checked the boxes, and I ended up stuck with less-than ideal deals. Through her thought-provoking posts in the Troy Chamber of Commerce’s social media outlets, I learned about Lynn Drake. After meeting her, I realized that she was not just another tenant rep but is a trusted tenant advisor and partner with amazing knowledge of the local market, landlords, buildings, and nuances. She works hard to understand your specific needs and then to find you the best possible solution at the best possible terms. Even for a small space like ours (3,000 sq. ft.), Lynn went all out on our behalf. And after analyzing the lease we were going to renew, she was not only able negotiate an immediate refund of our large security deposit, but she was also able to negotiate suite upgrades and significant savings. Her acumen and efforts saved us more than $135,000 over the term of the renewed lease – pretty fantastic for a small space like ours! – while getting us some new perks like reserved covered parking. And even after our deals were done, Lynn has been there for us for the past 10 years – answering our questions and offering guidance when landlord or building issues arose. Most recently, during the COVID lockdown, she assisted us with assigning our space to another tenant, allowing us to exit our lease a year early at considerable savings (AGAIN!), and helped us find a new, more cost-effective location that fits our new remote/hybrid work model where our facility costs are a mere fraction of the previous rent. She’s thorough, honest, and efficient … and makes the process as easy, comfortable, and pleasant as possible. So, I highly recommend Lynn Drake and Compass Commercial for your commercial real estate needs.”
Jim Bianchi - President
Excellerate Associates
Brendel's Septic Service
Excellerate Associates
“After leasing for over a decade, it was time to purchase a building to headquarter my business mentoring company as well as expand to a co-working and conference facility. Lynn provided expert advice along the way, like finding the right location, the ideal square footage, and ideas for a mixed-use space. She was there when I walked the
“After leasing for over a decade, it was time to purchase a building to headquarter my business mentoring company as well as expand to a co-working and conference facility. Lynn provided expert advice along the way, like finding the right location, the ideal square footage, and ideas for a mixed-use space. She was there when I walked the building pointing out things to consider and was there when I closed walking me through the process, including a checklist to make sure nothing was missed. Lynn is incredibly caring, savvy, and sharp. I highly recommend her.”
Lisa Mininni - President