Founded in 1917, Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that operates through more than 200 offices in over 50 countries. It offers leasing assistance, property management, asset development, home evaluation, portfolio analysis and advisory services. The company also provides investment management, tenant representation, agency execution, and process review and improvement services. It conducts various market research and analysis programs and provides a variety of market reports. Cushman & Wakefield deals in the sale, purchase and lease of offices, vacant land, and retail and industrial properties. It also assists buyers in site selection through a network of nearly 12,000 employees. In addition, the company specializes in handling issues associated with strategic research, accounting and finance. With a location in Washington, D.C., Cushman & Wakefield operates offices throughout Canada, Europe, Mexico and the United States.