Overview
Close & Calnan Real Estate Advisors is the licensed brokerage arm of Calnan Real Estate Group. We provide transaction and advisory services for commercial and multifamily real estate owners, investors, and capital partners across Canada.
Founded by Jordan Close and Matt Calnan as equal partners, Close & Calnan combines Jordan's deep transaction and negotiation expertise as a licensed real estate broker with Matt's background in investment structuring and capital markets (CPA, CMA). Together, they operate a full-service brokerage with a distinct advisory-first orientation.
We work with clients who value clarity, discretion, and strategic thinking. Our practice is built around multifamily and commercial real estate, with particular experience in complex transactions involving deferred tax structures, portfolio sales, vendor financing, and contribution agreements.
Our Approach
We begin with analysis, not promotion. Before listing a property, structuring a transaction, or approaching the market, we take time to understand the client's objectives, constraints, and context.
This includes reviewing ownership structures, tax implications, capital requirements, timing considerations, and alternative paths forward. For many clients, the best course of action may not be an immediate sale — it may involve restructuring, refinancing, or repositioning before bringing the asset to market.
Our role is to provide clear guidance grounded in market knowledge and transactional experience. We coordinate with accountants, lawyers, and other advisors to ensure alignment across all parties. When a transaction moves forward, it does so with clarity, preparation, and realistic expectations.
Core Areas of Focus
Our practice centers on commercial and multifamily real estate transactions requiring strategic coordination and technical depth.
Multifamily Acquisitions & Dispositions
Representation for buyers and sellers in single-asset and portfolio transactions.
Portfolio Sales & Purchases
Coordinating multi-property transactions with attention to structure, timing, and execution.
Roll-In & Contribution Transactions
Facilitating property contributions into funds, partnerships, and institutional platforms.
Landlord Transition Advisory
Supporting property owners navigating exits, succession planning, or capital redeployment.
Vendor Take-Back Financing (VTBs)
Structuring and advising on transactions involving seller financing and deferred consideration.
Developer & Holder Advisory
Strategic guidance for developers, long-term holders, and institutional owners.
How We're Different
Close & Calnan is structured to operate differently than traditional brokerage firms.
Advisory First
We begin with analysis and strategy, not a listing pitch. Transactions are the outcome of proper planning.
Integrated with Ownership & Capital
Our team includes active property owners and capital markets professionals. We understand both sides of the table.
Comfort with Complexity
Portfolio structures, deferred tax considerations, equity roll-overs, and multi-party capital stacks are familiar territory.
Aligned Incentives
Our approach prioritizes long-term client relationships over short-term commissions. We focus on value, not volume.
Our Role Within Calnan Real Estate Group
Close & Calnan Real Estate Advisors operates as the brokerage division within Calnan Real Estate Group (CREG), a vertically integrated platform encompassing asset management, property management, capital markets, and real estate advisory.
This integration provides our brokerage clients with access to direct ownership experience, institutional capital relationships, and operational insight that most brokerages cannot offer. It also means we understand transactions from the perspective of owners, operators, and investors — not just intermediaries.
For clients of CREG's other divisions, Close & Calnan serves as the natural point of contact for buy-side and sell-side representation, ensuring continuity and alignment across the client relationship.
Who We Work With
Our clients are typically sophisticated property owners, investors, and advisors who require discretion, strategic thinking, and technical competence. We work with individuals and organizations who value preparation and process over speed and volume.
Private property owners managing their own portfolios
Family offices and high-net-worth individuals
Accountants and lawyers advising real estate clients
Developers seeking strategic exits or capital partners
Fund managers and institutional buyers
Long-term holders considering transitions or recapitalizations
Next Steps
If you are considering a transaction, evaluating your options, or seeking guidance on a complex real estate matter, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your situation.
Initial consultations are confidential and conducted without obligation. Our goal is to provide clarity on your path forward — whether that involves our services or not.