For more than 30 years, TAMBAY has helped investors, landlords, and tenants make smarter real estate decisions in Tampa Bay. What sets us apart is our appraisal-first approach: every recommendation is grounded in certified valuations and real market data, not guesswork. From acquisitions and sales to leasing and expert valuations, we deliver clarity, credibility, and confidence in every transaction.
Every real estate decision is high stakes. Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or simply need to know what your property is worth, TAMBAY Commercial gives you clarity and confidence with data-driven guidance.
With over 35 years of experience, TAMBAY Commercial brings a unique edge: every decision is guided by a state-certified appraiser’s perspective. Our founder, Tom Brubaker, has served as President of FGCAR and is trusted across the industry for valuation accuracy and negotiation strength. We don’t just list properties—we back every recommendation with certified numbers, market comparables, and decades of local insight. Our clients benefit from listings on the most powerful platforms, including CoStar, LoopNet, CREXI, and MLS, along with an established network that opens doors beyond the market. When you work with TAMBAY, you gain a partner committed to clarity, integrity, and measurable results.
Kristin Phillips is an M&A advisor with a disciplined, apprenticeship-driven background that sets her apart in an industry where many learn through costly trial and error. Rather than entering the field untrained, Kristin spent five years as an understudy to Tom Brubaker—an appraiser and broker with more than 35 years of experience—gaining hands-on expertise across mergers and acquisitions and commercial real estate before advising clients independently. Her path into M&A is rooted in entrepreneurship; she previously founded and operated a startup compounding pharmacy, giving her firsthand insight into the realities, risks, and rewards of business ownership. That combination of entrepreneurial experience and rigorous mentorship allows Kristin to approach every transaction with precision, prudence, and a deep respect for the complexity of buying and selling businesses.
At TAMBAY Commercial, we don’t just broker deals—we share the knowledge behind them. Our Insights highlight market trends, investment strategies, and valuation approaches that shape Tampa Bay’s commercial landscape. Each article is written from an appraiser’s perspective, giving you a rare combination of data and context you won’t find in standard brokerage blogs. Whether you’re preparing to buy, sell, lease, or simply want to understand market shifts, our content equips you to act with confidence.
Tom’s industry experience and expertise is unsurpassed. With over 30 years experience, he is experienced in all facets of business acquisitions, commercial real estate and market trends. He brings his A-game to the negotiation table and guides you throughout the entire process. If you are looking to buy a new business or sell an existing one, I highly recommend TAMBAY!
I have known Tom and his organization for years. We have worked together on multiple occasions, and everything he does is professional, timely and gets things closed. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a business broker in Florida.
Our buy-side firm has worked on three deals with TAMBAY. Tom and Kristin were a delight to work with each time. Tom brings years of knowledge and experience, but you still get the care and attention you can only get by working with a local team with deep roots in Tampa Bay.
