Key Facts (At-a-Glance):
- Expansion: Sands Investment Group (SIG), a national commercial real estate advisory firm specializing in investment sales, has expanded its brokerage services into the Mid-Atlantic with a new office at 215 S. Payne St. in Alexandria, Virginia. The office gives SIG a stronger foothold in Northern Virginia and the greater Washington-Baltimore corridor.
- Market Opportunity: SIG sees increasing demand for investment sales expertise across single and multi-tenant retail, shopping centers, industrial, medical office and other commercial property types as population and business growth continue across Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and key Virginia markets including Richmond, Fredericksburg and Norfolk.
- Team & Growth: The office launches with three veteran advisors, Gilbert Trout, Brent Collier and Cliff Roberts, whose combined backgrounds span investment sales, leasing, development, ownership and advisory work. The expansion is part of SIG’s broader strategy to enter markets where established client relationships, strong commercial real estate activity and high-caliber advisory talent intersect.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Oct. 7, 2026)—Sands Investment Group (SIG), a full-service commercial real estate advisory firm, today announced the launch of its Mid-Atlantic office located at 215 S. Payne St., in Alexandria, Va.
The Old Town Alexandria office gives SIG a stronger foothold in Northern Virginia and the greater Washington-Baltimore corridor while extending the firm’s reach into nearby growth markets. The expansion comes as the Mid-Atlantic continues to add population and deepen its commercial real estate base. According to HUD’s 1Q 2026 Mid-Atlantic Regional Report, the region added approximately 105,000 residents from 2024 to 2025, with Virginia posting the region’s largest numerical gain at more than 60,000 new residents.
“The Mid-Atlantic market continues to benefit from population growth, a highly educated workforce and a dynamic business environment, all of which are creating compelling opportunities for commercial real estate investors,” said Gilbert Trout, vice president and investment advisor operating out of SIG’s Mid-Atlantic office. “Across multiple asset classes, we see significant potential to bring SIG’s commercial real estate investment sales expertise and national platform to the region while providing owners and investors with the local market knowledge and trusted advisory they need to execute their real estate strategies.”
The region offers a strong long-term talent pipeline, supported by major universities, a highly educated workforce and an active commercial real estate ecosystem. The new office provides local expertise backed by SIG’s national network of advisors, specialized asset-class knowledge, market intelligence and technology, and relationships with buyers, sellers and capital sources across the country.
As population and business growth continue across Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and key Virginia markets including Richmond, Fredericksburg and Norfolk, SIG sees increasing demand for investment sales expertise across single and multi-tenant retail, shopping centers, industrial, medical office and other commercial property types that support expanding communities.
“The opportunity is not only to expand SIG’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic, but to give experienced advisors in this region a national platform that broadens what they can do for their clients,” said Brent Collier, senior investment advisor in SIG’s Mid-Atlantic office. “This market has deep relationships, sophisticated owners and strong advisory talent. By combining that local foundation with SIG’s national reach, we can create more opportunities for clients and advisors alike.”
The office launches with three veteran advisors, Gilbert Trout, Brent Collier and Cliff Roberts, whose combined backgrounds span investment sales, leasing, development, ownership and advisory work. The team brings a collective 50 years of experience serving several asset classes, such as retail, industrial, life sciences, education, medical office and multifamily throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
The expansion is part of SIG’s broader strategy to enter markets where established client relationships, strong commercial real estate activity and high-caliber advisory talent intersect. Over time, SIG aims to build the Mid-Atlantic office into one of its mature regional hubs.
To learn more about SIG’s new Mid-Atlantic office and services, visit sandsig.com.
Release Summary:
- Sands Investment Group (SIG) has opened a new Mid-Atlantic office in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
- The office is located at 215 S. Payne St. and strengthens SIG’s presence across Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and the Washington-Baltimore corridor.
- The Mid-Atlantic team is led by Gilbert Trout, Brent Collier and Cliff Roberts.
- The advisors bring 50 years of combined experience in investment sales, leasing, development, ownership and advisory work.
- SIG will advise clients across retail, shopping centers, industrial, medical office and other commercial property types.
- The new office also supports clients in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Norfolk and surrounding growth markets.
- Local clients gain access to SIG’s national advisor network, specialized asset-class expertise, market intelligence, technology and capital relationships.
- The expansion supports SIG’s strategy to grow in markets with strong commercial real estate activity, established client relationships and high-caliber advisory talent.
FAQs:
What did Sands Investment Group announce?
Sands Investment Group announced the opening of a new Mid-Atlantic office in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Where is SIG’s new Mid-Atlantic office located?
The office is located at 215 S. Payne St. in Alexandria, Virginia.
Which markets will the office serve?
The office will serve Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and the greater Washington-Baltimore corridor, with reach into nearby Virginia markets including Richmond, Fredericksburg and Norfolk.
Who leads SIG’s Mid-Atlantic office?
The office launches with Gilbert Trout, vice president and investment advisor; Brent Collier, senior investment advisor; and Cliff Roberts.
What commercial real estate services will SIG provide in the Mid-Atlantic?
SIG will provide commercial real estate investment sales advisory services, supported by national market intelligence, specialized asset-class expertise, technology and relationships with buyers, sellers and capital sources.
What property types will SIG focus on in the region?
The team will advise on single- and multi-tenant retail, shopping centers, industrial, medical office and other commercial property types. Its combined experience also includes life sciences, education and multifamily properties.
Why did SIG open an office in Alexandria?
SIG selected the Mid-Atlantic because of the region’s population and business growth, established commercial real estate activity, strong client relationships and experienced advisory talent.
What is Sands Investment Group?
Founded in 2009, Sands Investment Group is a South Carolina-based, full-service commercial real estate advisory firm specializing in the buying and selling of investment properties nationwide. SIG has closed more than 6,200 transactions valued at more than $12 billion and operates 11 offices nationwide.
