David Kaufman

David completes more than 40 lease transactions each year in the San Fernando Valley, with much of that activity concentrated in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Encino, and Tarzana.

Most transactions range from 500 to 15,000 square feet.

That consistent activity gives David a real-time understanding of the market — which buildings are competing for tenants, which landlords are motivated, and where deals are actually getting done.

The result for clients is market intelligence based on current transactions, not simply asking rates or outdated comps.

David represents clients throughout greater Los Angeles, with a particular focus on the San Fernando Valley and surrounding markets.

His core areas include Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Woodland Hills, Universal City, Burbank, Glendale, LA North, and Ventura County.

Because these markets can vary significantly from one submarket to the next, David helps clients understand where the strongest opportunities are based on their specific business and real estate needs.

Finding available space is only one part of a successful real estate transaction.

David's approach is to understand the client's business first, then use that information to develop a real estate strategy around it.

He provides clients with current market intelligence, identifies opportunities, explains the economics behind their options, and represents their interests throughout the negotiation.

David also remains personally involved through each phase of the transaction.

The goal is simple: help clients make informed decisions, improve their real estate economics, and create a smoother transaction from start to finish.

David works with tenants, landlords, business owners, and investors across a wide range of industries, including professional services, healthcare, finance, technology, manufacturing, and retail.

His clients range from established companies and property owners to growing businesses evaluating their next location.

Every assignment starts with understanding the client's operations, objectives, and long-term plans so the real estate strategy supports the business rather than simply solving an immediate space requirement.

Absolutely.

Growth can create both opportunities and challenges when it comes to real estate.

David helps startups and expanding companies evaluate how much space they need today, how those needs may change, and how their lease structure can provide flexibility as the business evolves.

That may mean negotiating expansion rights, evaluating shorter versus longer lease terms, or identifying space that can accommodate future growth.

The objective is to secure favorable economics today without unnecessarily limiting the company's options tomorrow.

The process begins with a conversation about your business, space requirements, budget, timeline, and long-term objectives.

From there, David researches the market and identifies the opportunities that best fit those requirements.

After touring and comparing the strongest options, he helps evaluate the economics and tradeoffs of each property before negotiating with ownership.

David then coordinates with attorneys, space planners, contractors, and other professionals as needed and remains involved through lease execution or closing.

Throughout the process, you know what is happening, what your options are, and what decisions need to be made.

The right space is not always the property with the lowest asking rent or the best-looking listing.

David starts by understanding how your business operates, what you can comfortably spend, where you need to be, and how your space requirements may change over time.

He then combines current market data with hands-on knowledge of San Fernando Valley submarkets to identify both actively marketed properties and potential off-market opportunities.

Tools like the Property Finder can help you see what is available, while David helps you understand which opportunities actually make sense.

From touring through negotiation, the focus is on securing the right space on terms that support the business.

Yes.

David has represented clients including Jamison Services, Evolution Strategic Partners, Lowe Enterprises, Noble Gold Investments, and many others.

Recent transactions can be found on the My Work page.

More importantly, David can walk you through transactions that are relevant to your situation — including the client's initial challenge, the strategy used, the negotiations involved, and the ultimate result.

If you have a specific requirement, reach out and David can share examples of similar assignments.

Start with a conversation.

If you already know your approximate square footage, budget, preferred locations, move-in timeline, and whether you want to lease or purchase, that information is helpful.

If you don't know those answers yet, that's completely fine.

David can help you work through the options and determine what makes sense based on your business, current obligations, and future plans.

You can also use the Property Finder to begin exploring available properties before reaching out.

Once David understands what you are trying to accomplish, he can determine what opportunities exist in the market and how your real estate strategy can best support the business.