Commercial

San Diego Commercial Real Estate

Representation for business owners, tenants, owner-users, landlords and property owners across office, medical, industrial, retail and land.

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Who we represent

Both sides of the table: tenant, landlord, buyer and seller representation.

Across separate assignments, we represent tenants and landlords, buyers and sellers. That perspective helps us anticipate how the other side is likely to evaluate a deal while remaining focused on the interests of the client we represent. We can also tell a client when the property or terms in front of them do not support their objective.

Business owners & tenants

Lease. Relocate. Expand.

Start with the business, not the listings. How much space do you actually need? Where are your customers, employees, suppliers or patients? What zoning, parking, visibility, loading, power or build-out requirements matter?

A quoted rental rate does not tell you the true cost of occupancy. NNN expenses, CAM charges, utilities, parking, tenant improvements and concessions can materially change the economics. We compare the whole deal, not just the asking rent.

Owner-users & buyers

Lease or buy. Then buy well.

Leasing offers flexibility and requires less capital; owning offers control and the chance to build equity in an asset. The better choice depends on your cash position, growth plans, space needs, expected length of occupancy and financing.

Because we work on both sides, our goal is not to push you toward leasing or buying — it is to determine which actually makes more sense for your business.

Landlords & property owners

Lease it. Hold it. Or sell it.

Successful leasing starts with understanding who the space is actually suited for. Pricing, condition, signage, parking, permitted uses, build-out and lease structure all affect the tenant pool.

The highest asking rent is not necessarily the most profitable strategy if it leads to extended vacancy. The goal is the rent and deal structure that maximize the property’s overall performance.

Owners who would rather not run the property day to day can have OPRE manage it as well as lease it — industrial, flex, office, medical office, retail and residential assets, handled by the same team that knows the building.

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Commercial Properties for Lease & Sale

Current opportunities across San Diego County. Each is either space we are leasing on behalf of an owner or a property we are representing for sale.

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Selected Commercial Transactions

A representative cross-section of completed leasing and sales work across office, medical, industrial, retail and land.

  • 9244 Balboa AveSan Diego, CA · Flex45,600 SFLeased
  • 401 B StSan Diego, CA · Office9,867 SFLeased
  • 4821 University AveSan Diego, CA · Retail / Industrial2,500 SFLeased
  • 227–231 W Douglas AveEl Cajon, CA · Retail—Sold
  • 8360 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA · Industrial—Sold
  • 966 E Main StEl Cajon, CA · Land—Sold
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How we work

What a well-run commercial assignment looks like.

  1. Define the requirementSpace, location, zoning, parking, power, loading and build-out — established before we start looking, so the search is filtered by what the business actually needs.
  2. Survey the marketOn-market and off-market opportunities identified, compared on economics rather than asking rate, and toured against the requirement.
  3. Underwrite the occupancy costBase rent, NNN and CAM, utilities, parking, tenant improvement allowance and concessions modeled across the full term.
  4. Negotiate beyond the rentTerm, renewal options, annual increases, TI allowance, free rent, operating expenses, maintenance, signage, assignment and subleasing, exclusivity, guarantees, expansion and termination rights.
  5. Manage due diligence to closePermits, design, build-out and move coordination — which is why the conversation should start 6 to 12 months before a lease expiration or move date.

Common questions

Questions worth answering first.

  • Should my business lease or buy commercial property?

    Leasing generally offers more flexibility and requires less capital upfront, while owning can provide greater control and the opportunity to build equity in a real estate asset. The better choice depends on your cash position, growth plans, space needs, expected length of occupancy, financing options and the economics of available properties.

  • When should I start looking for commercial space?

    Earlier than most businesses expect. Finding the property is only one step — you may also need to negotiate, complete due diligence, obtain permits, design improvements, build out the space and coordinate a move. For many businesses, beginning 6 to 12 months before a lease expiration provides considerably more leverage.

  • Should I sell or lease my commercial property?

    Selling can unlock equity and simplify your holdings; leasing can preserve ownership while creating ongoing income and potential appreciation. The better option depends on value, achievable rent, expenses, vacancy risk, tax situation, capital needs and long-term goals. We evaluate both scenarios so the decision rests on economics rather than a guess.

  • How much does commercial space cost to lease in San Diego?

    There is no single answer — rates vary by submarket, product type, condition, size and how the lease is structured. More importantly, the quoted rate is not the cost. NNN and CAM charges, utilities, parking, tenant improvement allowance and free rent all move the real number, sometimes substantially. We model total occupancy cost across the full term rather than comparing headline rates.

  • What should I negotiate in a commercial lease?

    More than the rent. Term length, renewal options, annual increases, tenant improvement allowance, free rent, how operating expenses are calculated and capped, maintenance responsibilities, signage, assignment and subleasing rights, exclusivity, personal guarantees, and expansion or termination rights. Several of these are worth more over the life of a lease than a small reduction in base rent.

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Next step

Let’s look at the whole deal.

Whether you are leasing space, buying a building, or deciding what to do with one you already own, we will model the economics before you commit.

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