Commercial Real Estate Broker in Fremont, CA
Our office is on S. Grimmer Blvd in Fremont, so this is our home market. We help owners sell and lease, investors buy, and business owners finance commercial property across Fremont, Newark and Union City.
Who handles commercial real estate in Fremont?
Salimi Investments is a commercial real estate brokerage headquartered at 44840 S. Grimmer Blvd in Fremont, led by broker Bilal Salimi (CA DRE #01480904, NMLS #300923) with 20+ years in real estate and lending. We represent owners, investors and tenants on retail, NNN, warehouse and industrial, auto-use, gas station, multifamily and office property in Fremont and the rest of the East Bay.
Because we also arrange commercial and SBA financing through our affiliated lender, SI MTG, buyers get the deal and the loan structured together — and sellers get buyers who can actually close.
Fremont commercial market by the numbers
| Metric | Latest |
|---|---|
| Fremont industrial vacancy | 4.3% (down ~170 bps year over year) |
| Fremont industrial asking rent | $1.71 per sf/month |
| Newark industrial vacancy | 4.5% |
| Fremont + Newark share of East Bay industrial leasing | 37.2% (with ~20% of inventory) |
| East Bay retail vacancy | 5.8% |
| East Bay office vacancy | 16.3% |
| Notable Q3 2026 sale | Three Warm Springs Blvd buildings, $120.0M ($320/sf) |
Sources: Cushman & Wakefield East Bay/Oakland Industrial MarketBeat, Q3 2026 (Fremont, Newark, leasing share, sale); NAI NorCal East Bay report, October 2026 (retail and office). Figures are third-party estimates and vary by source, submarket and property type. See our full Northern California market report.
One advisor for the sale, the lease and the loan
Sell or lease your property
Free, confidential broker opinion of value and an honest sell vs. lease vs. hold recommendation. Quiet, off-market sales to our active buyers when that serves you better.
Buy or invest
Retail, NNN, warehouse, auto-use, gas stations and multifamily — underwritten on real income, cap rate and DSCR before you make an offer. Submit your criteria.
Finance it
Commercial, SBA and bridge loans through our affiliated lender SI MTG (NMLS #300923), structured alongside the purchase, plus 1031 exchange guidance.
What to know about Fremont commercial property
- Industrial is tight. Fremont and Newark captured more than a third of East Bay industrial leasing in Q3 2026 with only about a fifth of the space, and Fremont’s new construction pipeline is described as nearly fully pre-leased. Owners of well-located industrial have leverage; tenants should start searches early.
- Warm Springs is the tech-manufacturing hub. The Warm Springs and I-880/I-680 area draws advanced manufacturing and R&D users, which supports rents and pricing for flex and industrial buildings nearby.
- Transfer tax is low. Fremont charges only the base $1.10 per $1,000 (county $0.55 + city $0.55), versus $9.60 in Hayward and up to $26.10 in Oakland — a real cost difference on a multi-million-dollar sale.
- Yield is the challenge. Stabilized Fremont retail and NNN often trade below a 6.5% cap rate. Investors who need higher yield usually look at value-add, lease-up or owner-user deals here, or at Sacramento and the Central Valley.
Own or want commercial property in Fremont?
Tell us about it. Bilal reviews every request personally and responds within 48 hours.
Fremont commercial real estate FAQ
Who is a commercial real estate broker based in Fremont, CA?
Salimi Investments, at 44840 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, led by broker Bilal Salimi (CA DRE #01480904). Call (510) 786-8739. We handle commercial sales, leasing, investment and financing.
What is the industrial vacancy rate in Fremont?
About 4.3% in Q3 2026, down roughly 170 basis points from a year earlier, with average asking rent around $1.71 per square foot per month (Cushman & Wakefield).
What is the transfer tax when selling commercial property in Fremont?
Fremont uses the standard California rate: $1.10 per $1,000 of value ($0.55 county + $0.55 city). Fremont has no additional city transfer tax.
Can you sell my Fremont building off-market?
Yes. We can review your property confidentially and introduce it only to qualified buyers, including our current buyers with $1.5M–$2.5M down.
Do you help with financing and 1031 exchanges?
Yes. Commercial, SBA and bridge financing is arranged through our affiliated lender SI MTG (NMLS #300923), and we help investors identify replacement property for 1031 exchanges.
What languages do you speak?
English, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Urdu and Spanish.
Salimi Investments · 44840 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 · (510) 786-8739 · CA DRE #01480904 · NMLS #300923. Information is general and not tax or legal advice.