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Dallas Market Insights

What Dallas Businesses Should Know About Tenant Representation

Tenant representation gives Dallas businesses a commercial real estate broker or agent who works on their side of the negotiating table. TenantBase's network of independently licensed Dallas commercial real estate partner brokers is built from years of experience and thousands of matches with local searches. Tenant reps can help you understand which submarkets are moving fastest, which property types are tightening, and what to think about for your specific use and business type. Whether you're searching for office space downtown, retail space along a growth corridor, industrial and warehouse space near the interstate, or medical office space close to a hospital system, our matching platform pairs you with a Dallas tenant representation broker who already knows that specific market and works with businesses like yours. This can help with a comprehensive search process, more effective negotiations, and lease terms shaped by someone who is working on your behalf to get the deal.

Tenant reps in our Partner Network include these firms and designations
Avison Young CCIM Coldwell Banker Commercial Cresa eXp Commercial Kidder Mathews KW Commercial Lee & Associates Lincoln Property Group NAI SIOR Transwestern + Independent Firms Avison Young CCIM Coldwell Banker Commercial Cresa eXp Commercial Kidder Mathews KW Commercial Lee & Associates Lincoln Property Group NAI SIOR Transwestern + Independent Firms
TenantBase Partner Network

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Every partner broker is an independently licensed real estate professional who provides tenant representation services in the Dallas market.

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Family CRE backgroundFull-service specialist

Raised in a family with deep roots in Dallas-Fort Worth real estate investment, this broker brings a lifelong understanding of local property trends to every transaction. Partnered with a national brokerage platform, they guide clients through buying, selling, leasing, and investing across all commercial space types in the DFW market.

Specialty: Full-spectrum — Dallas
Dozens of leases closedLandlord & tenant side

This advisor focuses on placing small businesses into the right space, having negotiated dozens of leases representing both landlords and tenants. That dual perspective gives clients a sharper read on where the real leverage sits in a negotiation.

Specialty: Creative · Flex · Warehouse — Dallas
7+ yrs in Dallas marketMulti-market platform

This broker built and led a major regional tenant-rep office before acquiring the Texas operation outright, and now runs brokerage offices across the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin markets. A background in corporate finance leadership pairs with deep transactional experience across industrial, restaurant, and other commercial property types.

Specialty: Full-spectrum — Dallas
MBAFinancial analyst background

This broker pairs a financial analyst's eye for detail with hands-on brokerage experience at a boutique Dallas-Fort Worth firm. Known for a personable, trustworthy approach, they combine deep local market knowledge with financial expertise to guide investors and business owners through complex transactions.

Specialty: Full-spectrum — Dallas
SMU graduateMulti-property investor

Bringing a background in luxury retail customer service into commercial real estate, this broker has personally bought and sold several Dallas-area properties. Deep family roots in the city's development history inform a genuine, service-first approach to helping tenants, owners, and investors.

Specialty: Flex · Storefront · Warehouse — Dallas
Multi-industry backgroundDallas property investor

With a career path spanning the wine trade, small business ownership, journalism, and consumer debt investing, this advisor brings an unusually broad lens to commercial real estate. They have personally built, bought, sold, and redeveloped multiple investment properties throughout Dallas.

Specialty: Full-spectrum — Dallas
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Office
Dallas, TX
2,000–10,000 SF
Within 6 months
Local market expert
Dallas partner broker
Independently licensed
Dallas, TX

Local market knowledge
Tour coordination
Lease negotiation
1. Tell us what you needSpace type, size, timeline, and submarket — about two minutes.
2. Get matchedWe pair you with a local partner broker who works your property and business type.
3. Tour, negotiate, signYour partner broker supports the process end-to-end, working on your behalf.
Live Tenant Demand

Types of Commercial Space Dallas Businesses Are Looking For Right Now

These businesses are using TenantBase to search for commercial space in the following categories. Flex / industrial leads active demand at 36%, retail / storefront at 35%, office at 21%, warehouse at 7% — based on 382 active TenantBase tenant searches in Dallas over the past 90 days.

Flex / Industrial 36% Retail / Storefront 35% Office 21% Warehouse 7%

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Meeting scheduled

Warehouse tenant

Warehouse

1,000–2,500 SF
Plano
2–3 yr lease · Lease
Actively touring

Established Metal Fabrication Company

Warehouse

Custom metal fabrication, welding, machining, and design & engineering services, founded over 35 years ago.

2,500–4,000 SF
Dallas metro
3–5 yr lease · Lease
Actively touring

Produce Wholesaler

Warehouse

10,000–25,000 SF
Dallas metro
2–3 yr lease · Lease
Meeting scheduled

Independent School District- Storage space

Warehouse

An established K-12 public education system, founded in 1902, which manages numerous schools and administrative facilities.

20,000–30,000 SF
Dallas metro
Flexible term · Lease
Meeting scheduled

Emerging Adult DIY Skills Training Center

Warehouse

Hands-on workshops for adults learning DIY skills.

1,000–2,500 SF
Dallas metro
Flexible term · Lease
Meeting scheduled

Warehouse Space Needed

Warehouse

3,000–3,500 SF
Dallas metro
1–2 yr lease · Lease
Comparing options

Established Mobility Fleet Parking Provider

Warehouse

Providing fleet parking solutions.

2,500–10,000 SF
Dallas metro
3–5 yr lease · Lease
Comparing options

Elite Athletic Training Facility

Warehouse

A large and very elite training facility in DFW. We have guest at the pro level.

2,500–10,000 SF
Dallas metro
1–2 yr lease · Lease
Comparing options

Established Regional Aviation Services & Consulting

Warehouse

Aircraft office and back shop.

25,000–100,000 SF
Dallas metro
3–5 yr lease · Lease
FAQ

Common Questions About Dallas Tenant Representation

How much does office space cost in Dallas, TX?

Office asking rents in Dallas are averaging $33.31–$34.46/SF as of Q2 2026, per TenantBase's Q2 2026 Dallas market report, with overall vacancy running 24.5%–25.4%. Class A space is commanding an all-time-high average of $37.47/SF — reaching $63.70/SF in Uptown/Turtle Creek — while vacancy varies sharply by submarket, from a tight 5.5% in Preston Center to roughly 33% in the Dallas CBD.

How much do retail, warehouse, and industrial space cost in Dallas?

Retail space in Dallas is averaging $21.23/SF as of Q2 2026 (up 7.3% year-over-year) with 5.4% vacancy overall, per TenantBase's Q2 2026 Dallas market report — East Dallas Outlying and North Central Dallas post the highest asking rents at roughly $28.30/SF and $28.29/SF, while vacancy ranges from a tight 2.3% in East Dallas Outlying up to 8.2% in Southwest Dallas. Industrial and warehouse space averages $10.24–$10.37/SF NNN at 8.7%–9.2% vacancy, with landlords still absorbing the 6.2 million SF delivered this quarter.

What type of commercial space is most in demand in Dallas?

Flex / industrial leads active tenant demand in Dallas at 36%, followed by retail / storefront at 35% and office at 21%, based on 382 active TenantBase tenant searches tracked over the past 90 days. Warehouse and medical space make up the remainder.

What Dallas submarkets does TenantBase cover?

TenantBase's partner brokers cover Dallas-Fort Worth submarkets including Downtown Dallas, Uptown, Preston Center, Oak Cliff, Addison, Carrollton, Plano, Richardson, Frisco, and Las Colinas, across office, retail, industrial, warehouse, and medical property types.

What lease terms are most common for Dallas tenants?

Lease-term preferences vary by property type as of Q2 2026, per TenantBase's Q2 2026 Dallas market report: Dallas office tenants most often sign short, under-1-year terms (38.57% of searches), while retail tenants (37.44%) and industrial/warehouse tenants (38.98%) both lean toward longer 3–5 year commitments — reflecting differences in build-out costs and how quickly each space type turns over.

How much office space do I need per employee?

Plan on roughly 150–250 square feet per employee for a standard mixed layout: dense, open floor plans run 100–150 SF per person, while spacious or private-office-heavy layouts run 250–350 SF per person. A 10-person team typically needs about 1,500–2,500 SF. A Dallas partner broker can help you right-size before touring so you don't pay for space you won't use.

How long does it take to find commercial space in Dallas?

Timelines vary by property type and size, but most Dallas tenants move from initial search to signed lease in roughly 60–120 days when working with a dedicated tenant representation partner broker.

What does a tenant representation broker do in Dallas?

A Dallas tenant representation broker works exclusively for a business searching for commercial space — surveying the local market, touring options, and negotiating lease terms on the tenant's behalf, rather than the landlord's. This is different from a listing agent, who represents the landlord and is focused on leasing one specific building; a tenant rep has no incentive to favor any one property.

How do I find office space in Dallas?

The fastest way is to work with a Dallas tenant rep who already tracks available office inventory across submarkets like Uptown, Preston Center, and Downtown Dallas — they can surface options that fit your size, budget, and timeline faster than searching listings alone.

Do I need a broker to lease commercial space in Dallas?

You're not required to use one, but a tenant representation broker works exclusively for you — not the landlord — and typically costs you nothing, since landlords already budget for the leasing commission. TenantBase connects you with a Dallas partner broker who handles tours, comparisons, and negotiation on your behalf at no cost.

Is tenant representation free for businesses?

Yes. Tenant representation typically does not have a direct cost to the business — brokers are compensated by the landlord at lease signing, so working with a TenantBase partner broker is free for the tenant.

What is TenantBase, and how does it work?

TenantBase is a technology platform built for commercial tenants. It pairs a searchable, broker-sourced database of office, retail, industrial, warehouse, and medical space with a network of independently licensed local partner brokers — you browse available Dallas space by property type and submarket, get matched with a local partner broker, tour the spaces that fit, and get support through negotiation and signing, all at no cost to the tenant.

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