About Our Founder
Carrie S. Holstead is Founder, President and CEO of
Carrie S. Holstead Real Estate Consultants, Inc / ITRA Global
As founder of Carrie S. Holstead Real Estate Consultants, Inc. / ITRA Global in 1989, Carrie is a pioneer in corporate real estate and a recognized leader in the field of tenant representation. A results-driven entrepreneur, she leveraged the lessons learned from her successful career at the Soffer Organization and Cushman & Wakefield to build a world-class firm dedicated exclusively to representing users of corporate space, with clients ranging from entrepreneurial entities to Fortune 500 companies with real estate requirements in Pittsburgh and around the world.
Career Highlights of Carrie Holstead:
- Reelected Chairman Emeritus of ITRA Global (2021)
- Honored as a Top Person To Know In Commercial Real Estate by the Pittsburgh Business Times (2021)
- Founder, President & CEO of the longest established and first woman owned tenant representation firm based in Pittsburgh
- Certified as a Woman Owned Business
- Celebrated 30th anniversary of firm by helping to eliminate hunger with donation to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for 100,000 meals (2019)
- Honored with the Diamond Leadership Award, the highest recognition to be bestowed upon an ITRA Global member (2018)
- Recognized by Smart Business Magazine for leading a Top Company in Pittsburgh (2017)
- Honored with Exemplary Service Award from ITRA Global (2017)
- Keynote speaker at Reed Smith corporate real estate seminar in New York City (2016)
- Keynote speaker at global webinar hosted by IFMA’s Corporate Facilities Council (2016)
- Honored as a Woman of Influence by Real Estate Forum Magazine (2015)
- Elected chairman emeritus of ITRA Global (2015)
- Author of the acclaimed Insider’s View To Corporate Real Estate
- Elected to the ITRA Global Board of Directors (2009-2021)
- Recognized for completing the most transactions with affiliate offices
- Received ITRA Global Award of Excellence
- Identified as a “Top Power Broker” by CoStar
- Named one of Pittsburgh’s Finest, based on professional achievements & community involvement
- Guest TV appearances
- Keynote speaking engagements
- Leadership Pittsburgh graduate
Carrie S.Holstead Real Estate Consultants, Inc. / ITRA Global
Carrie S. Holstead Real Estate Consultants, Inc. / ITRA Global is a Pittsburgh based firm representing users of corporate space in Pittsburgh and around the world. Founded by Carrie Holstead, President and Chief Executive Officer in 1989, ITRA Global / Carrie S. Holstead Real Estate Consultants Inc. is the longest established tenant representation firm in Pittsburgh and a recognized leader in the field of tenant representation, with clients ranging from entrepreneurial entities to Fortune 500 companies with real estate requirements in Pittsburgh and around the globe.
With coverage in major markets and growing on an ongoing basis, ITRA Global is one of the largest organizations in the world dedicated to representing users of corporate space. Clients benefit by having an experienced professional as their trusted advisor, providing conflict-free representation with total objectivity. For 2012, Carrie was elected chairman of the board of ITRA Global. For additional information, please see our brochure.
Our Difference
Our Difference
- We have no conflicts of interest.
- We are devoted to representing users of corporate space.
- We use our expertise to negotiate on your behalf, focusing on lowering your real estate costs.
- We are seasoned professionals with an average of 20 years experience.
- We provide broad geographic coverage with offices in major markets around the world.
For additional information, please see our brochure.
Your Advantage
Your Advantage
- You will always receive conflict-free representation with total objectivity.
- You will receive the necessary negotiating leverage to reduce your real estate costs.
- You will reduce the risk of making a costly mistake.
- You will benefit from having an experienced professional as your trusted advisor.
- You will receive seamless representation in multiple markets.
For additional information, please see our brochure.
Global Reach
Global Reach
As the Pittsburgh affiliate of ITRA Global, our clients are supported in major markets around the world. For information about our current offices, click here.
