10 years of commercial experience across the Houston area, DFW Metroplex, and Waco — sales, leasing, and property management, on both sides of the table.
Claudia brings the same engineer's precision and hands-on approach to commercial real estate that has defined her residential practice — backed by a decade of dedicated commercial experience across all three of her Texas markets. She's represented buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, and manages commercial property on an ongoing basis for owners who want it handled well. That range matters: understanding every seat at the table means she negotiates knowing what the other side is actually thinking.
Buying or selling office, retail, industrial, or multifamily property, underwritten against real comparable sales and rent rolls — not just a listing price.
Representing both space owners and space users at different times — so she negotiates knowing how the other chair thinks.
Day-to-day operations, tenant relations, and financial reporting for owners who want a hands-off investment.
Helping businesses find the right location, and helping owners position a property for its highest and best use.
Investment return targets, space needs, or management goals — clearly scoped before you spend a dollar.
Real numbers: cap rates, rent comps, tenant mix, and expense history, not just a listing price.
Claudia represents your specific interests at the table, not a generic split-the-difference approach.
Deal closes on schedule, with ongoing property management available if you want it.
Common concerns, and how Claudia addresses them.
Cap rate is a starting point, not the whole picture. Expense trends, lease rollover risk (when leases expire and whether tenants renew), and deferred maintenance can all change your real return.
Commercial loans typically require larger down payments, shorter amortization schedules, and closer scrutiny of the property's own income — not just your personal finances — than a residential mortgage.
Zoning, environmental history, title issues, and existing lease obligations all need review before closing. Miss one, and you inherit the problem.
Deferring capital gains through a 1031 exchange puts you on a strict clock from the moment you sell — miss the deadlines and the tax benefit disappears. Rules can change, so confirm current specifics with your tax advisor.
Common concerns, and how Claudia addresses them.
Employees, tenants, and competitors often shouldn't know a property or business is for sale until you're ready — a leak can spook tenants or unsettle staff.
Commercial value is driven more by income — net operating income and cap rate — than by what similar buildings sold for. A comps-only approach can miss the real number.
Commercial deals fall apart over financing more often than residential ones. A letter of intent isn't the same as a qualified, funded buyer.
Common concerns, and how Claudia addresses them.
Triple net (NNN), gross, and modified gross leases shift different costs — taxes, insurance, maintenance — onto the landlord or tenant. The headline rent number alone doesn't tell you your actual yield.
Extended vacancy also means marketing costs, tenant improvement allowances for the next tenant, and lost momentum. Sometimes a slightly lower rent with a strong, credit-worthy tenant beats holding out for top dollar.
Common concerns, and how Claudia addresses them.
CAM charges (common area maintenance), property tax pass-throughs, and annual escalations can add meaningfully to your quoted base rent.
Landlords often have room to contribute toward build-out costs — a “tenant improvement allowance” — especially for longer lease terms. Many tenants never ask.
Business needs change. Assignment and subletting rights, early termination clauses, and expansion or contraction options can matter as much as the rent rate if your business grows or contracts.
For owners who want hands-on oversight without doing it themselves.
Self-managing a commercial property means fielding maintenance calls, chasing rent, and handling lease renewals on top of everything else you already do.
Putting off repairs to save cash now often costs more later — both in repair bills and in property value at resale.
Vacancy, marketing, and new tenant improvement costs typically dwarf the cost of keeping a good tenant happy.
Whether you're buying, selling, leasing space, or need hands-on management, Claudia brings a decade of commercial experience to the table.
