I am the owner of a 25-year strong and well-established catering company which has grown exponentially. In contemplating my next move, I also determined that there is a strong need in the area for a venue in which to host both corporate and private social events. Given this, I was in need of a much bigger physical space than my current operation could provide.
I was referred to Ryan Barikian from Wolf Commercial Real Estate. Once we met, I knew that he would be the support I needed to find the right location. That is exactly what happened. Ryan must have shown me at least a few dozen properties before I chose my new location. Throughout the process, from the location search through negotiation with the Landlord, and then to closing the deal, Ryan exhibited strong knowledge not only of commercial real estate in general but also of my particular geographic market and of my business which, like any other, has nuanced needs from a physical plant. Ryan was patient, knew how to talk with other brokers and landlords to establish meaningful relationships, which certainly helped in my situation but was also integral in making this deal happen.
As those of you who have been through this process know well, it can be both overwhelming and extremely frustrating, and one can only hope that their broker has the requisite skills and personality to “make it happen”. Ryan has shown all these skills, and more.
If you’re in the market for any type of commercial real estate, do yourself a BIG favor and reach out to Ryan. You’ll be glad you did.