Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in LA
Founded in 1904, Daum Commercial stands as California's most experienced commercial real estate brokerage firm. Our legacy began with William H. Daum, who established Los Angeles' first commercial real estate brokerage, instrumental in attracting over 6,500 companies to the region. Today, we continue to serve as visionary partners, guiding clients through evolving markets with expertise in brokerage, property management, market research, and consulting. Our deep local market knowledge and century-long relationships position us as trusted advisors for tenants, landlords, developers, and investors. Headquartered in Los Angeles, we operate 11 strategically located offices across Southern California and Arizona, delivering value-added services tailored to modern real estate challenges.Our collaborative culture unites brokerage, research, and administrative teams to provide comprehensive solutions, while investments in technology and leadership ensure we remain at the forefront of industry innovation. With a focus on client success, we combine historical insight with forward-thinking strategies to address local, regional, and global opportunities in office, industrial, retail, and investment properties.
Services
Brokerage
Property Management
Market Research
Consulting
Leasing Services
Details
- Year established: 1904
Highlights and features
- We offer over 120 years of commercial real estate expertise in Southern California markets
- Our collaborative culture integrates brokerage, research, and administrative teams for comprehensive solutions
- We maintain 11 strategically located offices across Southern California and Arizona
- Our team provides proprietary market data analysis tailored to specific property needs
- We combine historical market insights with state-of-the-art technology investments
Services
Brokerage Services
DAUM's brokerage services connect clients with optimal commercial properties across multiple sectors. Our team of experts provides strategic guidance for office, industrial, retail, and investment properties. With deep market knowledge and a century of experience, we deliver tailored solutions that align with client objectives while maintaining a focus on long-term value creation.
Property Management
Our property management division oversees millions of square feet with comprehensive services including contract administration, budget planning, and emergency preparedness. We specialize in maintaining building systems, ensuring code compliance, and implementing energy efficiency strategies. Our approach combines operational expertise with client-focused service to maximize property performance and tenant satisfaction.
Market Research
DAUM's market research team provides timely, data-driven insights for informed decision-making. We analyze local and regional trends in office, industrial, and retail sectors while offering proprietary data analysis. Our research covers market dynamics across Los Angeles County, Orange County, Inland Empire, and Phoenix, helping clients understand evolving commercial landscapes.
Consulting Services
Our consulting division offers specialized expertise in property valuation, market analysis, and financial modeling. Services include asset positioning, demographic studies, lease abstraction, and expense analysis. We provide strategic guidance for repositioning properties and optimizing investment returns, combining local market knowledge with global best practices.
People
Michael Nubel
President & CEO
As President & CEO of Daum Commercial, Michael Nubel leads with a vision focused on future growth and technological innovation. He emphasizes investing in leadership and state-of-the-art technology while maintaining the company's century-old commitment to client service excellence.
Bob Bothamley
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Bothamley oversees DAUM's financial operations with expertise in commercial real estate finance and corporate accounting. His leadership ensures financial stability and strategic investment in the company's growth initiatives while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does DAUM offer?
DAUM provides brokerage, property management, market research, and consulting services for office, industrial, retail, and investment properties across Southern California and Arizona.
How long has DAUM been in business?
DAUM Commercial Real Estate has served clients since 1904, making it California's most experienced commercial real estate brokerage firm.
What areas does DAUM serve?
We operate in Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, Ventura County, Phoenix, and surrounding regions with 11 strategically located offices.
What makes DAUM different from other real estate firms?
Our century-long local expertise, collaborative culture, and technology investments create unique value through integrated team approaches to client challenges.
How does DAUM handle property management?
Our property management services include contract administration, budget planning, emergency preparedness, and energy efficiency strategies for millions of square feet of commercial space.
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