Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Broker in Southern California
CBM1 is a premier commercial real estate leasing and investment sales brokerage serving Southern California. With a legacy rooted in over 30 years of industry excellence, our team of seasoned professionals delivers best-in-class services to landlords, property investors, and tenants. Our expertise spans retail, industrial, and commercial properties, supported by a proven track record of leasing and selling thousands of properties. We combine deep market knowledge, extensive industry relationships, and cutting-edge technology to maximize asset value for our clients. Founded by former leaders of Centers Business Management (CBM), our leadership team brings 70+ years of collective experience, ensuring strategic guidance and exceptional service.As CoStar Power Brokers recognized for nearly a decade, we consistently transact 300+ properties annually, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Our holistic approach to property sales, stabilization expertise, and innovative marketing strategies position us as trusted advisors in the Southern California commercial real estate market. We prioritize transparency, personalized tenant relationships, and high-profile market exposure to deliver optimal outcomes for every client.
Services
Commercial Leasing
Investment Sales
Expert Witness Services
Property Management
Tenant Representation
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 70+ years of collective experience from our leadership team
- CoStar Power Broker recognition for 10+ consecutive years
- Proven track record leasing/selling 300+ properties annually
- Holistic approach combining leasing expertise with sales strategy
- Innovative digital marketing across 10,000+ tenant contacts
Services
Commercial Leasing
CBM1's leasing services combine market knowledge, industry relationships, and digital marketing prowess to maximize property exposure. Our team leverages proprietary databases, national tenant networks, and targeted promotions across major platforms to secure qualified tenants at competitive rates. With 30+ years of experience and 6,000+ leased properties, we ensure efficient transactions through personalized tenant matching and strategic market positioning.
Investment Sales
Our investment sales specialists provide transparent market analysis and stabilization expertise to maximize property value. The team employs holistic evaluations considering cashflow, tenant quality, and market conditions while utilizing proactive marketing strategies. With direct access to investor networks and a decade-long CoStar Power Broker designation, we achieve faster sales and premium pricing through data-driven representation and strategic property positioning.
Expert Witness Services
Rick Rivera offers expert witness services with 30+ years of commercial real estate experience, specializing in property management, lease transactions, and industry standards. Services include litigation support, deposition testimony, and court-appointed receiver roles for landlord-tenant disputes, mismanagement claims, and brokerage conflicts. His expertise covers standard of care assessments and deferred maintenance evaluations across 11 million square feet of commercial assets.
People
Geoffrey Grossman
Managing Principal
With decades of commercial real estate experience, Geoffrey Grossman leverages deep market knowledge and industry relationships to lead CBM1's strategic initiatives. His expertise in property representation and transaction management drives the firm's continued success in Southern California's competitive market.
Dave OConnell
Managing Principal
As co-founder, Dave OConnell brings extensive brokerage experience to CBM1, focusing on maximizing client returns through innovative marketing strategies and data-driven market analysis. His leadership ensures consistent delivery of the firm's mission to provide best-in-class commercial real estate services.
Rick Rivera
Principal
With 30+ years in commercial real estate, Rick Rivera specializes in property management, lease transactions, and expert witness services. As former CBM President, he oversees 11 million square feet of commercial assets and provides litigation support as a court-appointed receiver and industry expert.
Questions
What commercial property types do you specialize in?
We specialize in retail, industrial, and mixed-use commercial properties across Southern California, with expertise in both leasing and investment sales transactions.
How does CBM1 maximize property value?
We combine market analysis, strategic tenant placement, digital marketing exposure across major platforms, and industry relationships to achieve optimal leasing rates and sales prices for commercial properties.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include West Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, and Orange County, covering the full Southern California commercial real estate market.
Can you assist with legal matters related to commercial real estate?
Yes, Principal Rick Rivera provides expert witness services for commercial real estate litigation, including lease disputes, property management issues, and standard of care assessments.
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