DURKIN COMMERCIAL

"I met Clay Durkin initially when I called about a property he had listed in Elizabeth but it was unfortunately already under contract. On the call though, I immediately found him to be friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about our local market so I hired him on the spot. He quickly located and negotiated a deal on a 6,500sf office suite to lease in a beautiful historic building in FreeMoreWest. I next hired him to list my building in Cotswold that our company had outgrown. Within a month's time, we secured a solid tenant and fully executed a 5 yr lease deal at great terms--- Very happy I hired him for both occasions. He's very accessible, provides professional service and quickly gets the job done."

dave hughes

Nest Communities, LLC - President

"Clay Durkin is an industry insider who remains connected to know what will be for sale and when. Clay’s knowledge of the market gave me the opportunity, and confidence in pricing to make an off market purchase in red hot South End after looking for a deal that met my parameters for several years. Clay stayed the course, kept me informed and got the deal done years after starting to work on the project. "

RONALD A. SKUFCA

Skufca Law, PLLC. - Managing Attorney

"Clay Durkin and I spent a good deal of time evaluating investment properties in the Carolinas and in the course of it all, I'm happy to say that we completed 2 very successful transactions. 1. He scoured the market and presented a nice bunch of interesting candidates which ultimately led me to a NNN single tenant retail purchase with a handsome CAP rate. 2. Then a few years later he assisted me again as we put that property on the market AND sold it a great profit. Thanks Clay-- Look forward to our next deal!"

BRIAN FLYNN

One Digital Health & Benefits - Principal

"I've had the pleasure of working with Clay Durkin in a number of different capacities: Purchasing a Dilworth-area commercial investment property for me personally, selling that same property years later for a profit, and then representing my firm as our tenant representative on an office leasing deal in Southend. This has allowed me to see not only how he operates in each specific role, but I have had many opportunities to see how he communicates with his clients and handles issues as they invariably present themselves. I feel comfortable recommending him because he is a professional, enjoyable to work alongside, and frankly really good at his job."

PaUL

(last name and company withheld because of a company policy)

"I live in Atlanta and hired Clay Durkin to market and sell my 4100sf building located on South Bv. in Charlotte's Lower Southend. I'm quite pleased with my decision! He was very informative in the beginning as we examined potential land vs. building valuations. He clearly explained all of the listing and contract contract language. He respectfully treated my long-term tenant. He quickly engaged with his graphics support team, developed a beautiful flyer, started showing the property to prospects right away and most importantly we engaged with a solid buyer and speedily closed the deal. As well, he put me in touch with a great local attorney and we completed the closing and all the notarizations while I was even vacationing in Colorado! Thanks Clay."

WAYNE STEWART

Former Owner - 4765 South Bv. in Lower SouthEnd

"Our practice had been looking for years for a property to purchase along Randolph Road but no one ever wanted to sell. Clay Durkin brought us a great property before it hit the market. He helped with the evaluation, negotiations and the purchase. He was there at every step and available nights and weekends. Over the years, I have reached out to multiple commercial real estate brokers in the area and had made my needs known to them. He was the only one who brought us a property that exceeded our expectations. I recommend him without any reservations.."

Dr. arman farr

Retina Institute of the Carolinas- Partner

"Thanks so much Clay Durkin. I really appreciate your attention to detail with everything: Dealing with the seller; Dealing with the lease and all the craziness that comes with a lease; Lining us up with a great lender (They were both diligent and easy to work with); Providing us a good lawyer who was both thorough and easy to work with and keeping everyone on task throughout and looking out for the client. Let’s move onto the next opportunity."

chris allison

Nexcom | Enterprise Mobility- President

"Clay Durkin possess all the best traits one would hope for in a real estate professional. He is knowledgeable about the marketplace, responsive to client needs, and an effective negotiator. He is also driven to serve his clientele irrespective of the magnitude of the product and achieves their goals."

Jameson P. Wells

Umberger Wells, P.A. - Partner

"Clay Durkin came recommended to my family by an associate who also used them on another commercial purchase. Our circumstance was a bit unique in that time was running out on us to identify + secure a 1031-Exchange candidate. Through his network, Clay was instrumental in presenting an amazing off-market absolute-NNN single-tenant retail investment with 17 years of term left... As our broker, he worked fast to put it under contract and help us successfully close on it. My family enjoyed working with him and he made all the technical aspects of the deal simple to digest."

Tom Giannibas + Family

Owner Juliana Pizza (+ CRE Investors)

"What impressed me most about working with Clay Durkin was the amount of time that he saved me-- And I think it all derived from how well he initially listened in order to really understand what my business needed. Combined with his expert knowledge of the marketplace, I ended up purchasing the very first property that we toured because it was exactly what I wanted. We examined a few more candidates but it didn’t take long to know that I already had my decision… And that saved me an inordinate amount of time."

Judith Shelton

Shelton Taylor and Associates - Principal

"Over the years I’ve evaluated real estate deals with Clay Durkin and his team and they have guided me with their deep knowledge and real estate experience. I would highly recommend them if you’re in need of a straight forward no-nonsense honest commercial broker that can uncover and evaluate investment candidates as well as be at your fingertips to assist you on the leasing end. He is a great resource to have on your team. Expect personalized service, honest feedback and an excellent understanding of the ever changing real estate market in Charlotte."

eric dudley

Crafted- Founder and Partner (+CRE Investor)

"I'm a media agency owner and a commercial property investor. On multiple occasions, Clay Durkin has really come through for me by presenting numerous office buildings to purchase in the highly-coveted Dilworth Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC. He is a straight-shooter and really know his craft-- And I've even engaged with him on both sides of the negotiating table-- Representing myself on the purchase of 1222 East Boulevard (he working as the seller's broker) and then he represented me on the purchase of 521 East Boulevard. Best of all, both were off-market and had great tenants in place... I look forward to our next deal."

philip yancey

Converze Media Group- President (+ CRE Investor)

"Our company owns a number of properties in the Charlotte region and over the years we have come to know Clay Durkin as a solid + knowledgeable broker-- A great source for expertise in property sales + leasing. Most recently, he handled one of our multi-tenant office building at 817 E Morehead Street. It's easy working with him but most importantly, he did a great job professionally marketing our property and keeping it 100% occupied."

Arthur Yessayan

Yesco Group LLC- Partner

"I really enjoyed working with Clay Durkin. He is focused, very accessible and really good at what he does. On a 1031 exchange and interested only in a tight geography and price point, the pressure was certainly on him to hustle and deliver--- We ended up purchasing a retail flex building in the Matthews area that matches my investment goals and the deal went very smoothly. Clay came highly recommended to me--- Now, I'll be happy to share his name to another."

todd leger, pe

Leger Corp- President

"We went with Clay Durkin to list and sell our business property. At first I thought we could go at it alone and skip getting a broker involved. I am so glad we made the decision to use he and his team. Not only did he know everything the commercial market was doing they also were aware and informed of factors I never even considered which benefited our listing and selling price. He made the entire experience a lot less stressful and in the end the result was very positive.."

nate pulver

E-Dreamz, Inc.- President (former owner of 4805 Park Road #210 & #220)

"This past year our counseling firm had a big change bestowed upon us. Our building and long-term location in Dilworth was put on the market for sale and we had to quickly find a new location to lease that would be just as convenient and comfortable for our long-term clients. The process which inherently could be very stressful was actually made much easier in a twist by the listing broker who sold the building. Clay Durkin went to action and found us a great new location (in Dilworth as well!). Now we have a new location that we love and we really appreciate how much easier he made it for us."

Antoinette Souffrant, LCSW

Uptown Psychotherapy, PLLC- Partner

"For many years I owned office property in SouthEnd, specifically in the Camden Square West development on Abbott Street. Clay Durkin has provided value to me over the years on 3 important levels... He has successfully executed multiple lease deals which have always kept my investment at a positive return. He's been consistent and diligent with regards to keeping me up to date on area market activity. He put my property on the market and quickly executed a purchase deal allowing me to exit the investment at a great profit (highest PSF deal in the development in fact). Theis guy knows exactly what he's doing, reallly moves fast and is very enjoyable to work alongside."

Arthur Oudmayer

DesignSmart, LLC - President (former owner of 1910 Abbott Street, #200)

"I wanted to thank Clay Durkin for all his work in helping my property sale go down... His professionalism and guidance throughout the process was excellent and I wish the best to him both professionally and personally. It was a pleasure working with him-- Thanks again!"

Keith Plyler

American Billiard Co., Inc.- Owner (former owner of 1426 E. 4th St.)

"I speak for my entire family in expressing our deep appreciation of Clay Durkin and his team. We are very grateful. Even before we were sure about selling, he worked thoughtfully with us, helping us organize and review our options. His marketing insights led us in the right direction and attracted a well-suited buyer for our commercial property in Lower SouthEnd."

Hampton Thrower

Mgr, John Thrower Enterprises, LLC (former owner- 306 Clanton Rd.)

"We have engaged Clay Durkin twice now for our tenant representation needs. He both times has handily found us exactly what we needed. He provided us numerous solid directions that checked all the boxes and as a result we swiftly inked a deal.... Not only does he understand the Charlotte market well but he did a great job of listening to what we truly needed which expedited the search process for us!"

Hannu Heinonen

ELGI Compressors USA, Inc. - President

"I want to express how much I appreciate all of Clay Durkin’s assistance in helping me locate an income-producing investment property to purchase. I specifically appreciated how well he listened, which helped me easily narrow down my choice to the perfect purchase price, return, lease structure and location. The property we ended up purchasing is a perfect match and meets all of my investment goals-- I will definitely look to him again for assistance for my next commercial real estate need."

Joe Freeman

Freeman Screen Printers/Freeman Properties LLP - Owner/Principal

"Clay Durkin made our search for a new office location a seamless endeavor. He listened to our needs and understood what we were looking for before presenting recommended spaces to review. This not only allowed us to find the perfect fit, but minimized the amount of time spent doing so. As well, he negotiated an excellent deal on our lease. We love our new digs – Thanks!"

Karen Rodriguez

Charlotte Magazine/City Magazines - Group Publisher

"When we engaged Clay Durkin, we were looking across the spectrum of leased and for purchase properties that would meet our special requirements in Charlotte. Despite the low availability of suitable properties in Charlotte he was very patient with us, they listened well, reacted quickly when properties came on the market and provided us with appropriate guidance that enabled us to obtain a property that perfectly meets our needs. We would recommend him to any organization needing a expert partner to navigate them through this process of finding commercial real estate in Charlotte."

Gen Kelsang Tilopa

Kadampa Meditation Center – North Carolina

"Our organization is a trusteeship chartered by the Federal government. We engaged Clay Durkin this past year to help us find an approximate 6,000 square foot office space solution. We very much enjoyed our experience with him. He did exactly what we requested of thim in an efficient and effective manner, listened well to our concerns and was always accessible for us. We believe that Clay is an excellent commercial real estate source in the Charlotte market for organizations large or small."

Warren L. Tadlock

Western District of North Carolina - Chapter 13 Standing Trustee

"As an accounting professional, I am often asked to handle my client’s business affairs including their real estate holdings. I recently engaged Clay Durkin with the task of finding a tenant for a client’s commercial property in Midtown. Initially, he provided realistic pricing and time-frame expectations, as well as excellent insight in regards to what types of prospects would best match our space. He exceeded our expectations by quickly brokering a long term lease with an excellent tenant who was a great match for our property - at our asking rate! I definitely plan to engage Clay again for any of my other client’s real estate concerns."

David W. McNeish

Miller McNeish Breedlove & Hearn, P.A. - Partner

"Clay Durkin took on the task of finding a tenant to fill a suite within my Southend, 6000sf office building near uptown. It was essential that the new mix in this intimate space worked both comfortably and cohesively for everyone, especially my employees and clients. He had to hustle and proactively find interested parties for this unique space and actually gave us a few final tenants to choose from in this down market. Clay diligently and effectively marketed my space finding me a great tenant for a multi-year deal in a very competitive midtown real estate market. I would personally recommend him."

Jack Burke

Burke Communications - President/Owner

"I am a business owner & real estate investor who resides in the Washington, DC area… I was very satisfied with Clay Durkin's level of service. He was very accessible & helpful during the discovery phase and then did a great job presenting, comparing & contrasting multiple opportunities. Lastly, he delivered very useful recent comps that helped us negotiate the right deal."

deames peoples

Engineering, Software & Network Services - Private Investor & V.P./COO

"We decided to switch to Clay Durkin after working with another brokerage outfit. What a difference! He was referred to us by a trusted client as a great broker who hustles and really knows the Charlotte market. In short order, he had multiple property showings right out of the gate and then quickly negotiated and inked a long term lease deal for us in four months. I found him to be very knowledgeable, professional and I enjoyed working with him..… And he found a tenant that is a perfect match for our building off Providence Road. I’ll definitely recommend him to anyone who asks and he will be my first phone call the next time!"

Gray Langley

Farris Cooke & Associates, P.A - Partner

"On a tight time span, our company had a lease expiration quickly-approaching and badly needed to find new industrial/office flex property in the Southwestern Mecklenburg County area to serve as our Western North Carolina District home office. I had a great experience with Clay Durkin... He was very knowledgeable and quickly found exactly what I needed. In addition, he negotiated such a great deal for me that I was able to move into a property larger than my original scope which will make future business expansion easier. He provided me great value and I highly recommend hiring him."

GrEG WEAVER

VSC Fire & Security, Inc. (Formerly Worsham Sprinkler Co.) - Vice President

"Our investment group hired Clay Durkin to sell land that we had acquired near the NODA neighborhood. I am glad that we hired him-- He was very accessible and easy to work with, impressed me with his knowledge of the Charlotte market and represented our property in a professional manner. Best of all, he successfully sold the property and allowed us to exit the investment at a nice profit."

Bill Parise

William C. Parise, Attorney at Law, PLLC

"I was first referred to Clay Durkin by my veterinarian… He had helped them in the past secure office space & spoke very highly of him. He assisted us in identifying, vetting and closing a deal on some great Class A office space on Morehead Street… He was extremely patient, professional and guided us through every step throughout the process. He possesses an impressive array of knowledge on the Charlotte commercial real estate market, is quite adept at the art of negotiation and was very personable the whole time. I would recommend him to anyone with commercial real estate needs in the Charlotte area."

Porter T. McManus

The Partners Group- Managing Director

"Clay Durkin assisted my company in two ways - Lease renewal for our existing space and searching for a new alternate tenant space. He is extremely professional, ethical, and knowledgeable. He listened to our needs and guided us to make the right decision for our business at the time. I will continue to work with him as our needs and tenant space requires change."

Caren bistany

Bistany Design - Owner

"Based on the longevity of experience and transaction visibility in our metro area, we chose Clay Durkin to market our commercial property. He was highly communicative with us at all times during the listing period, contract negotiation and after contract. He represented our property at a level of capability that reflected his knowledge and experience with commercial real estate. Listing with Clay streamlined the process and helped us secure a more stable lease than we could have arranged under our own representation."

The Hennessy Family

1222 East Boulevard- Former Owners

"Clay Durkin went out of his way to lease my retail property in an aggressive and professional manner. I had previously tried another firm with no positive results. He kept in touch with me regularly and took a proactive approach to finding a tenant. I appreciate the manner with which the entire transaction proceeded and I will certainly use his firm again."

Chuck Adkins

Shops at Lakeview, LLC - Owner

"Our Ohio-based Roofing Supply Company recently decided to expand into the Charlotte region. Clay Durkin patiently helped us navigate the process not only supplying us with great property ideas but also providing us crucial insight that would greatly affect our specific geographic focus— Ultimately giving us the best chance to succeed. We ended up choosing a 15,000sf flex/office building that they presented to us… As well, he negotiated a great deal for us. We’re glad we hired him to represent us in the search."

Charlotte, North Carolina (View of Historic SouthEnd with Uptown to the North)

Executed Deal - Tenant Rep | 1900 South Blvd. (1,357k SF) in SouthEnd

Executed Deal* - Buyer Rep | 1932 W. Morehead St. (6k SF) in FreeMoreWest

Executed Deals* (Multiple)- Buyer + LL Rep| 1927 S. Tryon St. (14k SF) in SouthEnd

Executed Deal*- Landlord Rep | 129 Greenwich Road (3,220 SF) in Charlotte's Cotswold

Executed Deal*- Buyer Rep | 10921 Carolina Place Parkway (17 yrs, NNN) in Pineville, NC

Executed Deal* - Seller Rep | 306 Clanton Road (8,000 SF) in Charlotte's Lower SouthEnd

Executed Deal* - Seller Rep | 1426 E. 4th St. (8,701 SF) in Charlotte's Midtown

Executed Deal* - Buyer Rep | 485 River Hwy. (10 yr NNN) in Mooresville, NC

Executed Deal* - Tenant Rep | 800 Westmere Ave #201 (6,500 SF) in FreeMoreWest

Executed Deal* - Seller Rep | 2123+2129 E. 7th St. (6,177 total SF) in Elizabeth

Executed Deal*- Seller Rep | 4805 Park Rd. (4,195 SF) in Charlotte's Midtown

Executed Deal* - Buyer Rep| 700 Upward Rd. (15yr. NNN) in Hendersonville, NC

Executed Deals*- Buyer then Seller Rep | 1920 Abbott St.#305 (2k SF) in SouthEnd.

Executed Deal* - Buyer Rep | 521 East Blvd. (3,260 SF) in Charlotte's Dilworth

Executed Deal* - Seller Rep | 4765 South Bv. (4,091 SF) in Charlotte's Lower SouthEnd

Executed Deal*- Buyer Rep | 818 Church St. N. (10 yr. NNN) in Concord, NC

Executed Deal* - Buyer Rep | 1505 E. 4th St. (6,790 SF) in Charlotte's Midtown

Executed Deals*- Buyer then Seller Rep | 1818 Lombardy Cr. (2,439 SF) in Dilworth

Executed Deal*- Tenant Rep | 5960 Fairview Road (6,000 SF) in Charlotte's Southpark

Executed Deal*- Tenant Rep | 1000 W. Morehead St. (3,190 SF) in FreeMoreWest

Executed Deal* - Buyer Rep | 58 Hwy. 64 West (20 yrs NNN) in Hayesville, NC.

Executed Deal*- Landlord Rep | 1704 East Bv. (3,200 SF) in Charlotte's Dilworth

Executed Deal*- Seller Rep | 3125 Driftwood (5,940 SF) in East Charlotte

Executed Deals*- Tenant Rep | 309 E. Morehead St. (5,100 SF) in Midtown

Executed Deal*- Tenant Rep | 715 Providence Rd. (1,500 SF) in Myers Park

Executed Deals*- Buy then Sell Rep | 2497 Broad St. (10 yrs NNN) in Sumter, SC.

Executed Deal* - Buyer Rep | 1512+1514 Southwood Ave. (6,447 SF) in Gold District

Executed Deals*- Buyer + Landlord Rep | 910 East Bv. (3,654 SF) in Dilworth

Executed Deal* - Buyer Rep | 720 Hwy. 51 (11,000 SF) in Matthews, NC

Executed Deal*- Tenant Rep | 227 W. Trade St. (3,240 SF) in Charlotte's Uptown

Executed Deal*- Seller Rep | Iverson Way. (+/- 1.25 Acres) in Charlotte's SouthEnd

Executed Deals*- Landlord then Seller Rep | 1222 East Bv. (2,984 SF) in Dilworth

Executed Deal*- Landlord Rep | 817 E. Morehead St. (3,497 SF) in Charlotte's Dilworth

Executed Deals*- LL then Seller Rep | 1910 Abbott St. #200 (1,868 SF) in SouthEnd.

Executed Deals*- LL then Seller Rep | 1616 Cleveland Ave. (5,395 SF) in Dilworth

Executed Deals*- Landlord Rep | 1220 S. Graham St. (2,100sf) in SouthEnd

Executed Deal* - Tenant Rep | 1500 Continental Bv. (21k SF) in SW Industrial Corridor

Executed Deal*- Landlord Rep | 2800 Zebulon Ave. (2,092 SF) in Historic West End

Executed Deal*- Landlord Rep | 8805 Red Oak Blvd. (3k SF) in SW Office Submarket

Executed Deal* - Seller Rep | 426 Eastway Drive (+/- .915 Acres) in East Charlotte

Executed Deal* - Tenant Rep | 2424 N. Davidson St. (2,000 SF) in Charlotte's NODA

Executed Deals*- LL Rep | 10230 Berkeley Place Dr. (3k SF) in University

Executed Deals* - Landlord Rep | 228 Park Ave. (Multiple) in Charlotte's Dilworth

Executed Deal* - Tenant Rep | 2228 Thrift Road (15,290 SF) in Charlotte's FreeMoreWest

Executed Deal* - Buyer Rep | 528 East Boulevard (7,371 SF) in Charlotte's Dilworth

Executed Deal* - Tenant Rep |3109 Westinghouse Bv. (12k SF) in SW Industrial Corridor

Executed Deal*- Buyer Rep | 2923 S. Tryon St. #240 (2,519 SF) in SouthEnd

Executed Deal*- Landlord Rep | 118 S. Colonial Ave. (2,008 SF) in Charlotte's Midtown

Executed Deal*- Buyer Rep | 497 N. Wendover Rd. (3,621 SF) in Charlotte's Midtown

Executed Deals* (Multiple)- LL Rep | 220 Wesley Heights Way (3k SF) in West End

Executed Deal*- Landlord Rep | 305 Foster Ave. (2,100 SF) in Charlotte's SouthEnd

Executed Deal*- Landlord Rep | 1430 S. Mint Street (2,000 SF) in Charlotte's Gold District

Executed Deals* (Multiple)- LL Rep | 8535 Hankins Rd. (5k SF) in North Submarket

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE brokeraGE

HELPING PROPERTY OWNERS FIND TENANTS OR BUYERS.

HELPING COMPANY OWNERS FIND PROPERTIES TO LEASE OR PURCHASE.

BUYING OR SELLING INVESTMENT PROPERTIES.

Listed Properties

817 E. Morehead St. (Dilworth)Charlotte, NC 28202

2620 South Tryon St. (SouthEnd)Charlotte, NC 28203

910 East Bv. (Dilworth)Charlotte, NC 28203

Testimonials

N. ERIC LASTER

Edifice, Inc.- President/CEO (+ CRE Investor)