Most brokers in St. Petersburg put your property on CoStar and wait. TAMBAY Commercial does something different. Before your property goes to market, Tom Brubaker derives true market value using income analysis, debt constraints, buyer behavior, and current competition in Pinellas County. That process controls the sale and forces buyers to compete on your terms, not theirs. Whether you are selling an office building downtown, leasing a retail corridor space, or acquiring industrial property in Brighton Bay, every engagement starts with a number that is supportable, not an opinion.
Every engagement at TAMBAY Commercial starts with one principle: you deserve to know what your property is actually worth before anyone makes a move. Tom Brubaker is a state-certified appraiser and licensed broker with 35 years of experience. When you work with TAMBAY Commercial in St. Petersburg, you work directly with Tom, not an associate, not a junior agent assigned after you sign. That is a meaningful distinction in a market where national chains routinely hand off clients the moment the contract is executed.
For property owners in St. Petersburg ready to sell, our seller representation service combines certified pricing with a disciplined marketing strategy designed to create buyer competition, not just exposure. Our commercial property valuation service gives sellers, buyers, and lenders a defensible market value conclusion before negotiations begin. Investors acquiring income-producing assets in Pinellas County rely on our investment sales expertise to evaluate what a property actually generates versus what a seller projects it will generate. For landlords, our landlord representation positions your asset accurately and attracts credit-qualified tenants across office, retail, and industrial sectors in St. Petersburg.
When you hire TAMBAY Commercial for commercial real estate in St. Petersburg, Tom Brubaker handles your transaction personally from start to finish. No handoffs. No associates. No national chain workflow where the managing broker signs the listing agreement and a junior agent takes the calls. Tom has 35 years of experience in the Tampa Bay commercial market, served as President of FGCAR, and holds state certification as a general real estate appraiser. That credential means every recommendation he makes is backed by certified market analysis, not a broker's estimate optimized to win your listing. He brings the same rigor to a 4,000 square foot retail space in Downtown St. Pete as he does to a 50,000 square foot industrial acquisition in Brighton Bay.
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.
TAMBAY Commercial publishes market analysis on the commercial real estate conditions shaping Pinellas County and the broader Tampa Bay region. Each article reflects Tom Brubaker’s perspective as a certified appraiser, not a brokerage blog optimized for page views. Whether you want to understand cap rate trends in St. Petersburg’s office market, read about how retail vacancy along Central Avenue compares to the regional average, or track industrial absorption in Brighton Bay, our Insights give you the context behind the numbers.
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.
Q1: What types of commercial real estate does TAMBAY Commercial handle in St. Petersburg? TAMBAY Commercial works across office, retail, and industrial property in St. Petersburg and throughout Pinellas County. Services include seller representation, buyer representation, landlord representation, tenant representation, commercial property valuation, and investment sales.
Q2: How is TAMBAY Commercial different from other commercial real estate brokers in St. Petersburg? Most brokers in St. Petersburg list your property and wait for inquiries. TAMBAY Commercial starts every engagement with a certified market valuation before going to market. Tom Brubaker is a state-certified appraiser, which means every pricing recommendation is backed by a defensible analysis, not a broker estimate designed to win your listing.
Q3: Who will I be working with at TAMBAY Commercial? You work directly with Tom Brubaker from the first conversation through closing. Tom handles every transaction personally. There are no handoffs to junior associates or account managers after you sign.
Q4: Does TAMBAY Commercial offer commercial property valuations in St. Petersburg? Yes. Commercial property valuation is a core service. Because Tom holds a state certification as a general real estate appraiser, valuations from TAMBAY Commercial are based on income analysis, current market conditions in Pinellas County, debt constraints, and buyer behavior. The result is a supportable value conclusion, not a ballpark.
Q5: What areas of St. Petersburg does TAMBAY Commercial serve? TAMBAY Commercial serves clients throughout St. Petersburg and Pinellas County, including Downtown St. Pete, the Central Avenue corridor, Gateway, and Brighton Bay. The firm also serves the broader Tampa Bay region including Tampa, Clearwater, and Brandon.
Q6: How do I get started with TAMBAY Commercial for a commercial property in St. Petersburg? Contact TAMBAY Commercial directly to schedule a free consultation. Tom will review your property or acquisition goals and provide an initial market assessment before any agreement is signed.
