Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson serves as a Senior Associate specializing in Agency Leasing, Tenant Advisory and Workplace Solutions throughout Southern California and Central Texas. Splitting his time between both markets, Chris is deeply immersed in and well-versed in the nuances of real estate in Southern California and Texas, allowing him to provide clients with informed, on-the-ground advisory and transaction expertise in each region. He brings a tenacious and results-driven approach focused on maximizing organizational flexibility and financial success for his clients' real estate portfolios. Chris has successfully completed over 200 transactions representing tenants, landlords, buyers, and sellers, totaling more than 500,000 square feet and exceeding $50 million in aggregate value.

Prior to joining Transwestern in 2021, Chris began his commercial real estate career with Global Commercial Properties in San Jose, California, where he gained valuable experience representing tenants on their office leases and acquisitions in one of the most competitive markets in the country, Silicon Valley. He holds real estate licenses for both California and Texas and continues to serve longtime clients in both states. Chris’s expertise centers on representing tenants and landlords, with a deep understanding of the evolving market both nationally and locally. He is skilled at navigating complex lease and purchase negotiations, and providing strategic guidance tailored to the unique needs of users and owners. His comprehensive market knowledge enables him to deliver innovative solutions that support clients in optimizing space utilization, managing costs, and achieving long-term success amid an evolving commercial real estate landscape.