Business Record

CBRE Tops Lipsey Brand Survey for Nine Consecutive Years

Des Moines, Iowa – March 11, 2010 – CB Richard Ellis has been named the premier global
brand in commercial real estate, according to a survey of worldwide real estate professionals
by The Lipsey Company. CB Richard Ellis has topped Lipsey’s annual ranking of commercial
real estate brands for nine consecutive years.
The Lipsey survey measures commercial real estate professionals’ perceptions of the industry’s
leading brands. More than 50,000 U.S. and international professionals participated in the
survey, including property owners, investors, lenders, brokers and property managers.
“Every day in Des Moines and across the globe our professionals deliver the right solutions to
meet our clients’ needs and that effort has made CB Richard Ellis the top commercial real
estate services brand in the world for nine straight years,” said Kyle Gamble, Senior Vice
President and Managing Director of the Des Moines affiliate office.
“Our continued success in this industry survey is a great tribute to our people,” said Brett White,
chief executive officer of CB Richard Ellis. “Our people are the CBRE brand. Their talents, and
commitment, combined with our global platform, enable us to deliver superior service across
markets and disciplines, and have solidified our position as the industry leader. “
CB Richard Ellis has ranked number one in the Lipsey survey every year since its inception in
2002. The Lipsey Company provides training and professional development services to the
commercial real estate industry.