Tenant Representation in San Francisco | Shelton & Associate

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• Tenant-only representation  —  We represent tenants only, never landlords, throughout San Francisco, the Peninsula, Silicon Valley, and the East Bay. That means no hidden conflicts of interest and advice that’s completely aligned with your business, not with a building owner’s portfolio.
   
• Bay Area market expertise —  From biotech clusters in South San Francisco and Redwood City to creative tech corridors in SOMA, FiDi, and Oakland, we understand how each submarket is pricing rent, TI, free rent, parking, and operating expenses. We use those differences to your advantage when structuring renewals and relocations.
   
• Negotiation leverage —  The Bay Area is highly segmented by building class, transit access, and amenity level. We leverage competing options, often across multiple submarkets, to improve economics, increase TI allowances, and push back on aggressive operating expense language, restoration clauses, and renewal options that favor the landlord.
   
• Strategic End-to-end service —  We go beyond basic site tours. Our work includes test-fits, right-sizing analysis, and detailed side-by-side comparisons so you can see total cost of occupancy, not just base rent. From initial planning through lease execution and move-in, we assist with  the process so your team can stay focused on running the business. 

We represent tenants across the Bay Area’s key markets, including San Francisco, South San Francisco, San Mateo, and Silicon Valley.

Our capabilities include:

• Office and Creative Space —  Headquarters and satellite offices in the Financial District, SOMA, and transit-oriented Peninsula markets, as well as brick-and-timber and creative loft space tailored to tech, design, and professional services users.
   
• Life Science and Lab Facilities  —  Wet and dry lab space in South San Francisco, Mission Bay, Redwood City, and surrounding life-science clusters. We focus on TI structures, lab infrastructure, expansion rights, and specialized building systems that lab users require.
   
• Industrial and Flex Space  —  Distribution, R&D, and flex facilities in the East Bay and Peninsula, with attention to loading, clear height, power, and transportation access for regional and last-mile users.
   
• Medical Office and Healthcare —  Clinics and medical office space serving health systems and private practices throughout the region, with careful attention to building systems, parking ratios, accessibility, and landlord work letters tied to medical build-outs.
   

 Schedule a free consultation today and learn how tenant-only representation protects your business and bottom line.