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Irvine, CA 92612

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Tom Caplan specializes in the representation and consultation of users and property owners of industrial real estate in the North and West Orange County. Tom utilizes technology along with his expertise to assist his clients with acquisition, disposition, expansion and consolidation of industrial real estate.

Upon completing undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego, Tom worked in financial advising at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Later, Mr. Caplan worked in the Loss Mitigation Division of a local appraisal management company in Costa Mesa, retroactively evaluating appraisals. Tom is able to utilize this prior experience to enhance his proficiency as a broker.

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Providing Industrial Real Estate Services in Orange County, CA.

Brad Bierbaum, Brian DeRevere, Ryan Peterson, and Tom Caplan offer clients a combined total of 50+ years of real estate experience. Together we provide advice with market expertise regarding your real estate needs. With the support of CBRE's abundant resources, we deliver superior customer service.

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Owner Representation

  • Large project experience, multiple assignments over 1,000,000 SF
  • Unparalleled Marketing Experience for both Sale and Leasing Assignments
  • Direct Marketing coverage over 500 million SF Industrial Base
  • Proven marketing strategies, deliver strategic plans and timely execution of assignments
  • Team resources ensure seamless communication with client, clear goals, timetable and accountability

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  • Unmatched Development Project Experience

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  • Broad range of services to include Broker Opinion of Values, in-depth market and facility analysis
  • Multi-Year operating plans to maximize real estate holding efficiency
  • Experienced Senior and mid-level partners to prepare, review and present recommendations of “Boardroom” quality materials

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  • Extensive client list of local, regional and major multi-national clients
  • In-depth market knowledge to leverage maximum economic and lease term benefits to end user
  • Best in class service for User Purchase or Lease Assignments
  • In-depth review of Tenant’s needs, industrial engineering, space planning, programming of key functions to efficiently quantify Tenant/User Buyer requirements

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  • Extensive Managed Bid Experience & Success
  • $573,684,000 consideration completed Investment Sales since 2005

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  • Brad Bierbaum

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  • Brian DeRevere

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