When your business is preparing for a commercial real estate lease, renewal, expansion, contraction, relocation, sublease or building purchase anywhere in the country, you need a trusted team of advisors that are committed to your success. Hughes Marino is one of the nation’s leading commercial real estate firms dedicated to advising tenants and buyers with their real estate needs across Boston and beyond.
Sole Fiduciary to Tenants
Unlike traditional brokerage models that represent both landlords and tenants, Hughes Marino exclusively represents users and occupiers of commercial real estate, including tenants, buyers and owner occupiers. That means our advice is objective, our strategies are aligned to your goals, and our negotiating power is focused on the economics and flexibility your business needs. Whether you’re planning a lease renewal in Boston, relocating closer to Kendall Square or evaluating expansion opportunities across Greater Boston, our tenant representation team brings objective advice, real-time market intelligence and disciplined negotiation.
Why Leading Companies Trust Hughes Marino for Tenant Representation
Hughes Marino is considered the best commercial real estate company in Boston to help businesses with their real estate. For over three decades, Hughes Marino has financially protected and represented commercial real estate tenants and buyers across Boston to obtain the best possible business terms, with the most flexibility and the lowest cost economics on the real estate facilities that they want to occupy. We help thousands of companies renew existing leases, buy and construct buildings, expand or contract, relocate to new properties or spaces, and optimize the real estate that they occupy.
What We Offer
Leasing
- Relocations
- Renewals and restructurings
- Expansions in the existing facility
- Contractions and consolidations
- Lease buyouts and terminations
- Excess property disposition/subleasing & assignments
- Anchor tenant development
- Build-to-suits
Site Selection & Acquisition
- Feasibility studies
- Lease vs. purchase evaluation
- Lease-to-own structuring
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Property due diligence
- Financing and lending options
- New building construction
- Construction document quality assurance review
Who We Help in Boston
We represent tenants across Boston in industries such as:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Aerospace/defense
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Energy
- Energy/utilities
- Entertainment
- Finance
- Frontier
- Government
- Hardware technology
- Healthcare
- Legal
- Lifescience
- Logistics/distribution
- Manufacturing
- Media
- Nonprofit/education
- Professional services
- Research & development
- Technology/software
- Tourism/hospitality
Frequently Asked Questions About Tenant Representation in Boston
It depends on asset type, submarket and lease term, but tenants may see opportunities in free rent, improvement allowances and flexibility options—especially when multiple buildings are competing for the same tenant requirements.
We map your priorities, such as talent access, commute patterns, client proximity, logistics, budget and timing, then compare submarkets and buildings using real-time availability and landlord behavior.
Yes. If you have excess space, we help you position the space competitively, evaluate sublease pricing, navigate landlord approvals and negotiate sublease or assignment terms that reduce your financial exposure.
For major leases or specialized spaces, begin 18-36 months before lease expires. Landlords often “slow-play” negotiations to limit your relocation options, so starting early protects your leverage. The more time you have, the more choices, flexibility and negotiating power you gain. Regardless of the size, lease and purchase negotiations should start at least 12 months in advance for optimal optionality, however Hughes Marino can add substantial value even if your lease expires next month.
Our Awards & Recognition in Boston and Beyond
Recognized in Boston and nationally for workplace excellence and industry leadership, our team has earned distinctions such as Fortune’s No. 1 Best Workplace in the Nation, repeated Best Place to Work honors across major markets and Great Place to Work certification.We are honored to be recognized for workplace excellence and commercial real estate leadership by respected organizations and publications. This culture of excellence translates into a higher standard of client service and outcomes. See the full list of our awards & recognitions.