Personal Commitment

Q&A with Broker Buist Richardson

Q: Of all the reasons your career has longevity, what is the key?

A: Being purposeful about doing what I love, which is giving. Focusing on serving a client one day, then tending to a favorite charity the next – that’s such a gift to me.

Q: How does it feel to be the best subtle prank man in the business?

A: I find that is part of the giving - it keeps our people on their toes and makes them laugh. It’s like solving a deal conundrum.

Buist Richardson is a seasoned commercial real estate veteran skilled in third party negotiations. He values his relationships for the long term, as he helps his clients navigate the waters of commercial real estate. He is proud to lead the Industrial Division for Avison Young’s Nashville office.

As a native Nashvillian,  Buist has seen Nashville progress from a sleepy city to the robust, thriving, cultural community it is today. Prior to joining Avison Young, Buist was a Principal at Cushman & Wakefield | Cornerstone where he specialized in Industrial services. He has over thirty years of experience in commercial real estate, experiencing the peaks and valleys of the industry.

Affiliations et certifications

• Licensed Real Estate Broker- Tennessee
• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
• Trustee Sertoma Club
• Past President, NAIOP Nashville Chapter
• Grand Knight, St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus    
• Centre College, B.A. Economics