Michael Onufer

Michael Onufer is a trusted commercial real estate broker with more than two decades of experience, including the past fifteen years in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he focuses on retail and multifamily investment sales as well as retail leasing.

Mixed-use properties are one of Michael’s specialties. A niche that requires both investment sales expertise and a deep understanding of commercial leasing. Because retail leases directly influence a building’s income and value, his ability to analyze and structure them is a critical component in determining Current Market Value for owners considering a sale. In a marketplace where many multifamily brokers come from a residential background, Michael’s long-standing commercial experience offers his clients a depth of knowledge rarely found outside of traditional investment firms.

For landlords, Michael provides more than leasing services — he builds long-term partnerships. His leasing work not only helps owners secure quality tenants and maximize rents in the short term, but also positions their properties for stronger returns when the time comes to sell. Many of his clients choose to work with him from their first lease through to the ultimate disposition of the property, benefiting from continuity and a trusted relationship at every stage.

For sellers and smaller investors, Michael provides patient, clear guidance in navigating significant transitions, whether it’s selling their family-owned building, structuring a 1031 exchange, or exploring alternatives such as Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs). At the same time, he is currently pursuing the prestigious CCIM designation, giving larger, more sophisticated investors' confidence in his ability to perform the financial and analytical work that supports long-term investment strategies.

Michael began his career in Los Angeles, founding JEM Property Management before joining One World Real Estate & Finance in 2006, where he refined his skills in investment negotiations. After relocating to San Francisco in 2009, he launched New Eagle Real Estate Group, a boutique brokerage that represented entrepreneurs, landlords, and investors across the retail and restaurant sectors. His success there paved the way to Compass Commercial, where his practice continues to thrive with a focus on retail and mixed-use investment properties.

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