Cleveland Commercial REALTOR® Who's Been in Your Shoes

I'm not just a commercial real estate agent - I'm a former business owner who built, scaled, and sold a successful company. I understand the decisions you're facing because I've made them myself.

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Commercial Real Estate from a Business Owner's Perspective

Most commercial realtors in Cleveland can show you properties. I bring something different.

I built County Fire Protection Inc. from scratch into a 65+ employee company covering Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. We were named 12 times to Crain's Cleveland Weatherhead 100 fastest-growing companies. I bought buildings, negotiated leases, managed tenants, and dealt with the real challenges business owners face.

In 2018, I sold my company to private equity. Now, as Vice President at Hanna Commercial Real Estate, I help other business owners navigate those same decisions.

I've been the buyer, the seller, the tenant, and the landlord. I analyze every deal the way I would for my own portfolio - because I'm still an active commercial real estate investor. That's the difference.

Why Business Owners Choose Me as Their Commercial REALTOR®

Real Business Ownership Experience

I've managed payroll, signed leases, bought buildings, made business acquisitions, and sold a business. I understand what you're going through because I've lived it. When you ask me a question, I answer from experience, not just theory.

I Analyze Deals Like an Investor

As an active commercial real estate investor, I review every opportunity with the same scrutiny I use for my own properties. You get honest, transparent analysis, not just a sales pitch designed to close a deal.

Both Sides of Every Transaction

I've been the buyer, the seller, the tenant, and the landlord. I know what motivates each side, and what each side needs to make a deal work for both.

Holistic Problem Solving

I don't just find you a property. I help you understand lease terms, triple net costs, hidden expenses, and long-term implications. I can connect you with Commercial Lenders, Real Estate Atty's. Building Maintenance Contractors, and other professionals to make sure you're making fully informed decisions.

How I Help Business Owners and Real Estate Investors

Whether you're buying your first building, expanding to a new location, or selling your business, I provide the expertise and guidance you need to make confident decisions.

Commercial Real Estate

Buy or sell office buildings, mixed-use properties, and commercial spaces throughout Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

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Industrial Real Estate

Find warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities that support your operations and growth.

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Retail Real Estate

Secure retail locations with the right foot traffic, demographics, and visibility for your business.

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Tenant Representation

Get exclusive representation when leasing commercial space. I negotiate on your behalf for the best terms.

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Business Advisory Services

Expert guidance on buying or selling businesses, valuations, and transition planning from someone who has done it.

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What My Clients Say

Don't just take my word for it. Here's what business owners and investors say about working with me.

"John went way above and beyond any other commercial REALTORs. He was the first REALTOR that I felt had my business in mind and not his own. He also connected me with a financial consultant who helped me make informative decisions that would have otherwise affected me for the next two decades. No other commercial REALTOR came close to this type of detail and care."

Dan Carbone

CEO of Virteom LLC

"Being a first-time business owner, I really needed help and guidance when getting my commercial lease. John has such a wealth of knowledge and was always around to answer any questions I had. I could not have done this without him and I refer him to all the other franchisees in my area."

AnnMarie Fisher

Owner of The Back Nine Golf

"John was able to fill 2 suites in a rental that were empty for 4 years. We tried 2 other brokers with no success. Could not be happier with John as our broker."

Jim Croyle

West Ave Land Development

"Working with him felt more like a true partnership than a typical transaction. I was thrilled with the outcome - we found the perfect buyer to carry our historic building into its next chapter."

Justin Lepley

CEO of Lepley and Co.

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