“Small business
is the heart
of San Francisco”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Forty percent of all San Francisco commercial real estate is under 6,000 square feet.”
-Alex DiChiara

Jim Walker, Principal, has led all San Francisco brokers in the number of tenant represented transactions for the last three years. Jim's client list includes Advantis Global, Charlotte Russe, Caldwell Partners, and Joint Juice. Like Alex Jim loves the one on one appeal of negotiating for small business owners.

"Currently 64% of the market is 5,000 square feet and below, and it is very much a tenants market". We are witnessing quite a bit of market rate compression between class A and Class B buildings. There are some great opportunities and value to be found for smaller tenants in this current market whether it’s more creative type use or traditional office space".

He was born in Boston and grew up in San Diego, but has made San Francisco his home in every way. Aside from being a card carrying Red Sox fan. When it comes to getting you into the perfect small office space, Jim knows how to negotiate a deal for you that will make the landlord cry.

Alex DiChiara, principal, and the “D” of D&W, is one of the original founders of DiChiara & Walker. Alex’s love for San Francisco drew him to the real estate market early on, where his reputation grew quickly in the commercial real estate world. Like many of his fellow agents, Alex pursued big clients and big deals—and held his breath while someone he’d been working with for months finally reached a decision—one that would either break the bank, or break his heart. One day he began to look at the other end of that spectrum.

“Forty percent of all San Francisco commercial real estate is under 6,000 square feet” he says now.
Small office spaces, the ones that the other brokers passed by, were everywhere. Small business owners, not mega-corporations are the true driving force of this market.
“Small business is the heart of San Francisco,” he decided and has gone on to prove it by building a very successful business in just this sector.

Alex says, “There’s always plenty of work—and much nicer people to work with.”

What Our Clients Say

"Jim Walker is great for small office spaces. I contacted a lot of realtors in looking for what I wanted.
Everyone except Jim found my size requirements very uninteresting and didn't provide the kind of follow up I was looking for.  Jim helped me at every point in my search and was consistently well informed and reliable. "
Mary Ann Miner M.D.

"I was more than satisfied with Jim Walker's service. He helped us find the perfect office space. He was thorough in his search for appropriate space. He always kept us informed throughout the process. He was professional in his interactions with fellow agents. He was there to reassure us when we became anxious or discouraged. I would recommend Mr. Walker to any individual in search of an office."
Nancy Marx, Ph.D.

"I needed a subtenant for our office space. It had to be someone I could share space with, not just someone who needed a set of keys. DiChara & Walker found a suitable candidate in short order, facilitated the entire process, and charged a very reasonable fee. In the world of real estate, this was small potatoes, but I received Blue Chip service. Highly recommended."
Philip E. Bowles, President, Bowles Farming Company, Inc.

 “Jim was exactly the person I needed to help me locate my new office space. I was under the gun, and had a very specific idea of what kind of office space I was looking for and Jim delivered above and beyond my expectations. I’m so happy with my new office—I would not have found such a great space without his help. Kudos to Jim and DiChiara & Walker— they receive my best recommendation.”
Chris Hawkins, Hawkins Communications & Design, Inc.

“Jim (Walker) did a great job and I appreciate his patience and effort. I’m sure dealing with smaller tenants is a pain and half but one would never know by the way he handled it.  We’ll be calling his firm again in two years.
Alex Shvartsman, Mercury Lending

"Working with Jim has been one of the most essential elements of our success. He gave Hyper Raje Productions great directions and advice about business.
A great location for a business is everything! I can honestly say that if we had anyone else look for our studio, we wouldn't be where we are today.
Chris "HypE" Mayrena, Hyper Raje Records

"Looking for the ideal office in downtown San Francisco can be quite a difficult task.  DiChiara and Walker provided us with numerous listings that suited our specifications and led us to spaces that match our requirements. They not only found a space for us, but also made sure we were more than satisfied with our new office.  DiChiara and Walker’s excellent service made the experience of looking for office spaces easier, less stressful, and rewarding."
 Charles B. Ang, Assistant to Crisostomo G. Ibarra

“After working with a couple of real estate agents who just didn't get what my business needed, I decided to take things into my own hands. I went to Craigslist and the first place I found was one that Jim was showing. I quickly realized that although the space didn't work for my business, Jim was THE person to work with. I explained what I wanted and within a week he delivered exactly what I asked for. He went way above and beyond of what I asked him, he was prompt to respond to all my questions, his advice was really helpful and the fact that he is as funny as can be makes the process even more enjoyable. Within a month of meeting him, I opened the door to my new studio, which is absolutely what I wanted and needed. I can't thank him enough! It's just too bad he is a Red Sox fan. 
Eszter Rabin, SE Paper

“James, really listened about what my company does and understood the space we needed. He found me the perfect creative place! “
Debra Murov, Envision Litigation Design, Inc.