SRS Capital Markets Hits $1.2B in 2025 Mid-Year Transactions

SRS Capital Markets has reported a remarkable achievement, closing $1.2 billion in transaction volume by mid-2025, involving 350 properties across the U.S. This performance notably surpasses their 2024 mid-year figures, signaling a robust recovery and growth in the real estate sector despite the challenging higher interest rate environment. Matthew Mousavi, Senior Managing Principal at SRS, highlights the improving transactional activity, with a 30% increase in deal volume year over year, and the company's strategic expansion in anticipation of capital markets' continued improvement. The lending environment's gradual enhancement and new tax legislation favoring CRE are expected to further stimulate demand, especially for assets like C-Stores and car washes, benefiting from accelerated depreciation.

The market is witnessing a shift with sellers adjusting pricing expectations, leading to more transactions at market prices. Class A assets in core markets remain highly competitive, whereas class B and C properties face a thinner buyer pool. Patrick Nutt, also a Senior Managing Principal at SRS, notes the slow adjustment in cap rates, with premium properties still trading near peak prices. The National Net Lease team identifies drive-thru buildings and single-tenant net-leased assets as top performers, attracting a diverse investor base seeking stability beyond the volatile stock market.