Stevens Group Tallies 277,867 SF In New Leases At Year End

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Founded in 1980, The Stevens Group is a Boston-based commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm with more than four decades of experience helping companies make informed real estate decisions. Today, our practice is centered on Corporate Real Estate Advisory & Tenant Representation, providing independent, conflict-free guidance to tenants and occupiers throughout Greater Boston and beyond.

We advise clients on site selection, negotiations for new leases, renewals, relocations, expansions, consolidations, and specialized office, R&D/lab, industrial and flex requirements. As the Boston affiliate of the International Tenant Representative Alliance (ITRA Global), we can also support clients across the U.S. and internationally while maintaining the senior- level, hands-on service of an independent firm.

The Stevens Group has been certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) since 2011 and is proud to celebrate 15 years of certification in 2026.

What inspired you to start your company, and what has shaped your journey woman business owner in CRE?

The Stevens Group was founded by my parents, Mark and Debra Stevens, in 1980, and I joined the firm in 2013. My mother had a remarkable career in commercial real estate and showed me firsthand what was possible for a woman in the industry, while my father was an equally important mentor and supporter. Since Debra’s passing last year, carrying forward what they built has taken on added meaning. I am proud of our history and committed to positioning The Stevens Group for the future while preserving the integrity, reputation, and client focus that define us.

What are you most proud of about the company you’ve built?

I am most proud of the trust we have earned and the long-standing relationships we have built with clients over more than four decades. Our size and independence allow us to stay closely involved, be responsive, and give objective advice. I also value that we have continued to evolve and stay current while remaining true to how we do business.

Celebrating 15 years as a certified women business enterprise is another milestone I am especially proud of.

What are you most excited about for your company and its future?

I am excited to continue expanding the ways we support clients as their real estate needs become more complex. We have the advantage of being nimble, experienced, and highly personal in our approach, while our ITRA Global affiliation gives clients broader reach when they need it. I see the next chapter as thoughtful growth, interesting assignments, and continuing to strengthen our reputation as a trusted advisor to corporate occupiers.

What does being a woman-owned business mean to you, and what perspective would you share with women considering starting a business of their own?

Being a woman-owned business is meaningful to me because it reflects how far opportunities for women in commercial real estate have come. CRE Brokerage is a demanding career, but I believe women can build successful businesses and careers in this industry without having to choose between professional growth and the other priorities in their lives. My advice is to seek out strong mentors and advisors, trust your expertise and create a culture that values high performance and flexibility. The right environment can make a meaningful difference in sustaining a rewarding career over time.

FOUNDED: 1980

HEADQUARTERS: Boston, MA

SPECIALTIES: Corporate Real Estate Advisory & Tenant Representation; Office, R&D/Lab, Industrial & Flex Requirements

MARKETS SERVED: Greater Boston/Massachusetts; and national and international supportand consulting

WOMAN-OWNED SINCE: 2011

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With 40 new commercial real estate leases secured for corporate clients in 2017, The Stevens Group counted up 277,867 in square footage for tenants across the Boston area and internationally.

Representing the sole interests of their expanding corporate clients, The Stevens Group helped locate and negotiate leases on behalf of their clients for office space, research labs, medical clinics and manufacturing facilities.

“We are seeing a pent up demand for clients who have grown organically and are outgrowing their existing facilities. In addition, the investment world has contributed to many start-ups and new acquisitions. Technology is the major driver, and the Boston labor market is the place to be.” said Deb Stevens, a partner and principal at The Stevens Group.

The commercial real estate firm highlighted three of their major deals in 2017: Massachusetts-based Tracelink’s new International Headquarters; doubling the size of the World Headquarters for Aras Corp in Andover, Mass.; and five new clinic locations around Boston for the expansion of ProEx Physical Therapy.

Big International Expansion for Massachusetts-Based TraceLink

Collaborating with The Levy Group in London, The Stevens Group secured new European headquarters for prescription-tracking company TraceLink.

The larger, newly renovated office space in Uxbridge, UK enabled TraceLink to create roles for 120 new employees in Europe across sales, services, marketing and administration. The life sciences technology firm, with headquarters in Massachusetts, is the largest tracking and tracing network in the life sciences supply chain and eliminates counterfeit prescription drugs from the global marketplace.

Debra Stevens

Deb Stevens said “for clients with locations in multiple states or countries, the ability to work with our affiliates in the International Tenant Representation Alliance is key.”

Aras Corp doubles headquarters

With the help of The Stevens Group, Aras Corp is doubling the square footage of its corporate headquarters. Aras Crop was able to move down the street within the Andover Landing at Brickstone Square office park, all while expanding to 64,298 SF. Moving in the spring of 2018, the larger real estate footprint will allow Aras Corp to add more engineers and continue growing its international customer base. In addition with our Detroit, Mich. affiliate the group is facilitating growth in the Midwest.

ProEx Physical Therapy gets five new clinics

Amanda Snell

Amanda Stevens Snell, principal at The Stevens Group, represented and negotiated leases for five clinics with Pro-Ex Physical Therapy. Snell helped the growing physical therapy company analyze and select multiple new locations in the Greater Boston area.

“By exclusively providing tenant representation services, we are routinely closing transactions throughout different geographic markets. When our clients are opening multiple locations, they enjoy the continuity of working with one team of advisors, while benefiting from seamless market knowledge and experience,” Snell said.

Boston area tenants represented by The Stevens Group leased total of 74,306 SF

Burbs in Massachusetts total of 161,397 SF

Beyond Boston area total of 42,164 SF

About The Stevens Group

We Only Work on Behalf of Tenants, Not Landlords. The Stevens Group is a Boston based commercial real estate advisory firm specializing in providing tenant representation services to corporate clients exclusively, assisting them in the leasing, acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate. We provide our clients with the most complete, unbiased real estate advice and the most cost-efficient systems in tenant representation.

Conflict Free Representation. We act as an advocate on behalf of tenants and buyers to identify the most appropriate options and negotiate the best possible terms on their behalf. By not representing landlords or developers we are able to effectively, and without conflict of interest, identify properties which are optimally suited to a corporate client’s needs and negotiate the most favorable terms to maximize savings and reduce risk.

For more information on The Stevens Group and tenant representation services, visit https://thestevensgrp.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.