Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in San Rafael, CA
HL Commercial Real Estate has been a trusted leader in commercial real estate since 1980, serving clients across Northern California and the United States. Our team combines over 150 years of collective experience with a client-centered approach to deliver exceptional brokerage, consulting, and property management services. We specialize in office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and land transactions, representing individuals, investment groups, and Fortune 100 companies.With a track record of over $3.7 billion in sales, we prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and tailored solutions to meet each client's unique needs. Our expertise in 1031 exchanges and property management, coupled with a commitment to innovation, ensures clients achieve their real estate goals efficiently and profitably.
Services
Broker Services
Consulting
Tax Deferred Exchanges
Property Management
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of combined experience in commercial real estate.
- Our team has facilitated over $3.7 billion in real estate transactions.
- We provide 5-star service to individuals and Fortune 100 companies.
- Our expertise includes seamless 1031 exchange transactions.
- We operate with transparency and ethical business practices.
What people say
Professional, honest service
Above and beyond expectations
Services
Broker Services
We provide comprehensive buyer, seller, and tenant representation for commercial properties. Our services cover office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and land transactions. With deep market knowledge and a nationwide network, we help clients achieve optimal outcomes in acquisitions, sales, and leasing.
Consulting
Our consulting services include property valuations, market analysis, and strategic planning. We deliver data-driven insights to help clients make informed decisions about investments, portfolio management, and market positioning across commercial real estate sectors.
Tax Deferred Exchanges
We specialize in facilitating 1031 tax-deferred exchanges for commercial properties. Our experts guide clients through the complex process, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations while maximizing investment growth and tax benefits.
Property Management
Our property management division oversees commercial assets including leasing, maintenance, financial reporting, and tenant relations. We focus on preserving asset value and delivering consistent returns for property owners across Northern California.
People
Robert Knez
CEO/Principal Broker
California licensed broker with over $3.5 billion in transactions since 1978. Leads HL Commercial Real Estate with a focus on client-centered services and ethical business practices.
Dirck Brinckerhoff
Broker Associate
Co-founder of HL Commercial Real Estate in 1980. Provides strategic leadership and expertise in commercial real estate transactions across Northern California markets.
Mark Cooper
Sales Associate
Experienced broker closing over 50 transactions annually. Specializes in office and industrial property sales and leasing with deep knowledge of the North Bay commercial market.
Joe Morrison
Sales Associate
Third-generation real estate professional with expertise in retail and medical property transactions. Brings family legacy of industry knowledge and client-focused service.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We offer brokerage services (buyer/seller/tenant representation), consulting, 1031 exchange assistance, and property management for office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and land properties.
How do you market commercial properties?
We use professional photography, targeted digital marketing, market analysis, and our industry network to create customized marketing strategies that maximize property exposure and sales speed.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northern California including the Bay Area, with transaction capabilities across the entire United States.
Do you work with Fortune 100 companies?
Yes, we represent Fortune 100 companies alongside individual investors and local businesses for their commercial real estate needs.
How experienced is your team?
Our team has over 150 combined years of experience with a track record of $3.7 billion in commercial real estate transactions since our founding in 1980.
