Sands Investment Group Opened Alexandria Office
The brokerage firm expanded its Mid-Atlantic operations by launching a new office at 215 S. Payne St.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Sands Investment Group has officially opened a new office in Alexandria, Virginia, marking an expansion of its brokerage services into the Mid-Atlantic region. The location is staffed by a trio of advisors who bring a combined 50 years of professional experience to the firm.
Why it matters
The firm is targeting the area to capitalize on the intersection of strong commercial real estate activity and recent regional business growth. By establishing a physical presence, the company aims to support the Washington-Baltimore corridor as part of its strategy to build a mature regional hub.
Sands Investment Group has closed more than 6,200 transactions valued at over $12 billion since its 2009 founding. The company currently manages a national network of 11 offices.
The players
Sands Investment Group
A national brokerage firm that manages commercial real estate transactions across 11 offices in the United States.
Gilbert Trout
An advisor staffing the new Alexandria location who brings professional experience to the regional team.
Brent Collier
An advisor at the Alexandria office who contributes to the team's 50 years of combined professional experience.
Cliff Roberts
An advisor at the newly opened Alexandria branch specializing in commercial real estate brokerage.
The details
The new office is located at 215 S. Payne St. and is led by advisors Gilbert Trout, Brent Collier, and Cliff Roberts. The firm intends to leverage its existing national advisory network and technology to support its growth in Virginia, Maryland, and key markets including Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Norfolk.
Timeline
Sands Investment Group was founded in 2009.
The Mid-Atlantic region added 105,000 residents between 2024 and 2025.
Sands Investment Group opened its Alexandria office on October 7, 2026.
The HUD Mid-Atlantic Regional Report is scheduled for release in Q1 2026.
Market Landscape
The firm is aligning its growth with the documented population influx of over 105,000 residents into the Mid-Atlantic region between 2024 and 2025. This move positions the company to compete directly for market share in the high-growth corridor between Washington and Baltimore.
Local property owners and investors in the Alexandria area will gain direct access to the firm's national brokerage network and transaction resources. This expansion may alter the local commercial real estate landscape as the firm scales its advisory presence in the region.
The takeaway
The arrival of national brokerage firms often signals a maturing real estate market driven by sustained regional population growth. Business owners in the corridor may benefit from increased competition among advisory services as firms vie for local market share.
Further reading
For more information on local business activity, visit the Alexandria Openings & Closings section.
More information
For more details on the firm's reach, visit the Sands Investment Group corporate website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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