Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted National Retail Real Estate Partner
Founded in 2001, we are a specialized real estate firm dedicated exclusively to representing national retail tenants. Our team combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver strategic real estate solutions. With a focus on tenant representation, we provide comprehensive services including site selection, lease negotiation, surplus property disposition, and market analysis. Our commitment to client success is reflected in our investment in advanced tools like GIS mapping, aerial imagery, and proprietary market research databases. We prioritize client relationships over corporate extravagance, ensuring resources are directed toward maximizing value for our clients' real estate programs.Our national reach is supported by localized market knowledge and partnerships with industry-leading networks like X Team Retail Advisors. Over two decades, we have built a reputation for delivering data-driven decisions that optimize retail real estate strategies. Our professionals bring decades of combined experience in legal, finance, and retail operations to every client engagement. By maintaining a lean organizational structure, we pass cost savings to clients while maintaining boutique-level service quality. Our success is measured by the long-term partnerships we cultivate with major national retailers.
Services
Tenant Representation
Site Selection
Lease Negotiation
Surplus Property Disposition
Market Analysis
GIS Analytics
Corporate Real Estate Outsourcing
Retail Development
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We exclusively represent national retail tenants with 20+ years of specialized expertise
- Our proprietary GIS and market research tools enable data-driven real estate decisions
- We maintain strategic partnerships with 35+ retail specialists across North America
- Our team includes veterans with 18-30 years of commercial real estate experience
- We focus resources on client value rather than corporate overhead
Services
Tenant Representation
We exclusively represent national retail tenants in all real estate matters. Our services include new store development, lease restructuring, and portfolio optimization. With deep industry knowledge and market-specific insights, we negotiate favorable terms while maintaining landlord relationships.
Site Selection
Our GIS-driven site selection process combines demographic data, aerial imagery, and market research. We identify optimal locations using proprietary tools and 20+ years of retail real estate expertise. Our analysis considers traffic patterns, competition, and market dynamics for strategic positioning.
Surplus Disposition
We specialize in managing surplus retail properties through strategic dispositions. Our services include property sales, lease assignments, and termination negotiations. We maximize value recovery while minimizing liability for excess real estate assets.
GIS Analytics
Our geographic information systems create customized trade areas and demographic reports. Using ArcGIS and proprietary databases, we provide drive-time analysis, competition mapping, and site-specific intelligence to support data-driven real estate decisions.
Corporate Outsourcing
We offer full-service real estate outsourcing for national retailers. Our comprehensive solutions include strategic planning, market evaluation, and portfolio management. Our scalable services adapt to clients' evolving needs while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence.
People
Matthew Stiller
GIS Administrator
Manages GIS systems and data analysis tools while providing IT support. Develops custom code to streamline real estate decision processes using advanced technology solutions.
Rob Solganik
Principal
27-year real estate veteran specializing in client service excellence. Co-founder responsible for strategic client relationships and execution of real estate strategies for national retailers.
Jack Barson
Principal
31-year industry veteran and co-founder. Specializes in disposition services and lease restructuring while serving as strategic partner to major retail clients.
Matt Hershey
Senior Vice President
18+ years of commercial real estate experience representing both tenants and landlords nationwide. Focuses on delivering strategic real estate solutions across diverse markets.
Joe Mannino
Senior Vice President
30-year retail real estate expert with extensive corporate executive relationships. Former OfficeMax site acquisition specialist with proven track record in national retail expansion.
Questions
What services do you offer for national retailers?
We provide comprehensive services including site selection, lease negotiation, surplus property disposition, market analysis, and full-service real estate outsourcing tailored to national retail needs.
Which geographic areas do you cover?
We specialize in Northern Ohio, Midwest markets, and maintain national coverage through our X Team Retail Advisors network spanning North America.
How do you use technology in real estate decisions?
We employ GIS mapping, aerial imagery analysis, and proprietary market research tools to provide data-driven insights for strategic real estate decisions.
What makes your firm different from competitors?
Our exclusive focus on national retail tenants, combined with 20+ years of experience and advanced analytics capabilities, delivers specialized expertise without corporate overhead costs.
How do you handle surplus property management?
Our disposition specialists maximize asset value through strategic sales, lease assignments, and termination negotiations while minimizing client liability for excess properties.