Commercial Real Estate Testimonials

The folks at Hughes Marino were present, attentive, patient and responsive during what could have been a very daunting process. They earned my trust and confidence because from the start they understood the needs of our organization. As a result, we found the perfect home for Mama’s Kitchen.

From project inception to our grand opening celebration, Hughes Marino was with us every step of the way. The on-time/on-budget result was a magnificent state-of-the-art campus that now enables legendary discovery to scientists around the globe.

We have worked with Hughes Marino since 2007. Since that time they have assisted with over 10 lease negotiations, several build outs and multiple moves. They take the phrase “full-service” to a whole new level as experts in not only getting the deal done but helping the business remain productive during construction associated with moves and expansions. We look forward to continuing to grow with them.

Hughes Marino Rocks! They have been helping me expand our corporate footprint for the past 10 years. The Hughes Marino organization has not only helped me with my commercial real estate needs, but they have also added value by referring top talent, contractors and business, accounting and law firms to our organization. I fully endorse the Hughes Marino organization and plan on using them for all future businesses that I am involved with.

I had the pleasure or working with Hughes Marino after an acquisition my company made in San Diego. We needed to move office locations quickly to support our expansion plans. Being located in upstate New York, I needed a partner that was not just extremely knowledgeable in the local commercial real estate market, but also offered the highest level of personal and professional integrity, and someone who was extremely easy to work with and accessible outside of normal hours. Hughes Marino exceeded all my expectations, and we were able to conclude a great deal very quickly. Their team articulated the nuances of the local market, provided well researched perspectives and recommendations on how to navigate our strategy with both our current and future landlords, and made introductions for me with other companies that are now helping with our interior design and move. If you are seeking a creative thinking team for your commercial real estate requirements, I highly endorse Hughes Marino for their exemplary leadership, integrity, technical knowledge, customer service and follow through. I am confident they will represent and serve both you and your company as a dynamic and contributing member of your team, wherever the appropriate opportunity presents itself.

I have worked with their team twice and both yielded outstanding results. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the commercial real estate market and were able to secure us two extremely attractive locations/leases in almost no time and nearly no hassle. Clearly they have the pulse on this space and have the relationships to make things happen quickly and effectively.

After not having much luck on our own and using another tenant rep, we hired Hughes Marino to help us renegotiate our lease for our office space. The market and our office needs had changed substantially and we were overpaying for our space. Hughes Marino developed a plan and was more aggressive dealing with the property management company. The plan was executed and we renewed our lease early with a substantial decrease in the cost per square foot along with updates to terms.

Every time I asked for recommendations from other business leaders about commercial real estate companies who could help with our unique systems and security needs, the Hughes Marino name came up. The team they put on our account not only identified and negotiated for a terrific space, they also managed our leasehold improvements. And through their relationships helped us fill a key management position. We’ve certainly benefited from their deep local knowledge, tenant-only focus and tireless efforts on multiple fronts. Did they meet our company’s expectations? Absolutely – and in more ways than we ever expected.

I can’t recommend Hughes Marino enough. They are the absolute “go-to” real estate firm. They helped me find, negotiate and purchase the Mindgruve building – and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve worked with a lot of brokers over the years, but Hughes Marino is on a whole different level. I trust them implicitly, and I think most other companies do too. Nearly everyone I know works with them; a further testament to their high quality knowledge and service.

Hughes Marino did an amazing job assisting Bumble Bee Seafoods in finding our new corporate headquarters. They identified a great, historical property – the Showley Brothers Candy factory in Downtown San Diego – and helped us navigate the path of re-zoning, permitting, design, construction and move-in. Most importantly, they negotiated a competitively priced, long-term lease that ensures we will be here for the long term. We love our new space and our new surroundings downtown. It has also been a great benefit to company morale as our new location puts us in the middle of the exciting resurgence that is being experienced throughout Downtown San Diego. Hughes Marino is a “first class” operation and we would not hesitate to work with them again!

They go way beyond finding you a space – it’s more like a relationship with an industry specialist. The level of service and attention to detail is exceptional. It’s been a great relationship.