CORFAC Welcomes Astonish Commercial Real Estate to Its Global Network

CORFAC is pleased to announce that Astonish Commercial Real Estate Services, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has joined its growing global network of independently owned brokerage firms.

Astonish provides a full range of commercial real estate brokerage services for clients throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. The firm specializes in office, industrial and retail brokerage, investment sales, and commercial real estate auctions.

"Welcoming Astonish to CORFAC strengthens our network's presence in Ohio and enhances our ability to serve clients throughout the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region," said Joe Santaularia, 2026 President of CORFAC International and a principal with Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services/CORFAC International in Dallas, Texas.

"Astonish brings valuable market knowledge, entrepreneurial leadership and a proven commitment to client service,” Santaularia added. “As we continue building our global network, firms like Astonish help us deliver the local market expertise with global connectivity that makes CORFAC unique."

Astonish was founded by Michael Bergman, Broker and Principal, Gueorgui "Georgie" Chikov, Principal and Kristina Skurow, Principal. The leadership team brings experience in commercial brokerage, investment sales, tenant and landlord representation, and property transactions across diverse asset classes.

Bergman has more than a decade of commercial real estate experience representing local, national and international clients. Chikov has completed more than 350 transactions nationwide, with a focus on investment and auction sales, as well as office and flex leasing in Cincinnati. Skurow has more than 10 years of real estate experience, including new development sales and leasing, property management and tenant representation in both Cincinnati and New York City.

The firm has strong relationships throughout the Cincinnati business community, working with local and regional companies, developers and property owners, as well as national organizations. Its clients include Hutton Development, The Urology Group, Kemba Credit Union and Carvana, among others.

Recent transactions include serving as a tenant representative for ETXE, helping the renowned restaurateurs execute a lease at The Woodburn Exchange and serving as buyer's agent for Play It Again Sports for their newest location in Cincinnati.

The firm's principals also bring experience participating in professional real estate organizations, including CREDA and ICSC, as well as the University of Cincinnati's commercial real estate community.

“CORFAC International represents an exciting opportunity for Astonish to grow our firm, better serve our clients, and expand our reach globally. We look forward to working with the strong member firms that make up CORFAC and provide the best services possible to our current and future clients,” said Michael Bergman.

The addition of Astonish strengthens CORFAC's network of independent brokerage firms, whose local market expertise, principal-level involvement and collaborative relationships offer clients personalized service worldwide.

About Astonish Commercial Real Estate Services

Astonish was founded with a clear purpose: to put clients first in every transaction. Built on a foundation of expertise, integrity, and innovation, we guide our clients with clarity from acquisitions and dispositions to leasing and advisory. Whether a local business or an institutional owner, our mission is simple: deliver astonishing results that reshape the future of commercial real estate.

Learn more at Astonishcommercial.com.

About CORFAC International

CORFAC International is a global network comprised of privately held entrepreneurial commercial real estate firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail brokerage, tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, multifamily, self-storage, acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services.

Founded in 1989, CORFAC has 70 offices in the U.S., Canada, and international markets, including Australia, Belgium, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, South Korea, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates.

CORFAC offices close an average of 10,000 lease and sales transactions valued at more than $10 billion annually, totaling 750 million square feet closed and managed worldwide.

Learn more at www.corfac.com.