Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Premier Commercial Real Estate Partner in Irvine
Founded in 1999, ORION Property Partners is Orange County's most tenured and respected commercial real estate firm. Our principals bring over 30 years of combined experience, having previously held leadership roles at top-tier institutional property firms. We specialize in tenant representation, project leasing, and strategic consulting, prioritizing client value over transaction volume. Our deep market knowledge spans decades of involvement in Orange County's largest commercial real estate deals. We operate with core values of integrity, commitment, and respect, aligning our compensation with client outcomes to ensure accountability.Our team's expertise in financial structuring, portfolio management, and development has directly influenced millions of square feet of Class A office properties. As a principal-led organization, we provide unparalleled market insight and tailored solutions. Our track record includes representing industry giants like Samsung, Verizon, and Toyota Motor Sales. We maintain long-term relationships through performance-based strategies and innovative problem-solving. With 95% of our business derived from referrals, client satisfaction remains our highest priority.
Services
Tenant Representation
Project Leasing
Portfolio Management
Financial Structuring
Development Consulting
Acquisitions & Dispositions
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Our principals have over 30 years of combined Orange County market expertise
- We operate as a principal-led organization for direct decision-making access
- Performance-based compensation aligns our success with client outcomes
- 95% referral-based business demonstrates exceptional client satisfaction
- Innovative strategies optimize real estate value and operational efficiency
What people say
Deep market knowledge
Strategic representation
Proven track record
Principal involvement
Long-term relationships
Services
Tenant Representation
We advocate exclusively for tenants in commercial real estate transactions, leveraging market expertise to secure optimal terms. Our services include space analysis, lease negotiations, and portfolio strategy development. Clients benefit from our principals' decades of experience negotiating with major landlords and institutional property owners.
Project Leasing
Our comprehensive leasing solutions cover entire property life cycles from market analysis to lease execution. We specialize in high-rise and suburban office properties, utilizing proven strategies to maximize asset value. Services include marketing plans, tenant mix optimization, and lease structure analysis.
Portfolio Management
We develop customized strategies to optimize commercial real estate portfolios through revenue enhancement and cost reduction. Our services include market positioning analysis, financial performance reviews, and disposition planning. Clients receive tailored solutions to align real estate assets with business objectives.
Financial Structuring
Our financial experts analyze and implement debt and equity financing solutions for commercial properties. Services include capital stack optimization, loan restructuring, and investment analysis. We help clients maximize returns through strategic financial planning and market-informed decision-making.
Development Consulting
We guide clients through the complete development process from feasibility studies to leasing. Our services include market analysis, entitlement assistance, and construction management. Clients benefit from our principals' hands-on experience in developing millions of square feet of commercial properties.
People
Jay D. Carnahan
Managing Partner
Founder with 30+ years of commercial real estate experience, specializing in project leasing and tenant representation. Former executive at Cushman & Wakefield and Transpacific Development Company. Licensed California Real Estate Broker and UC Santa Barbara graduate.
Richard B. Essen
Principal
30-year industry veteran with expertise in both landlord and tenant representation. Specializes in Orange County office market strategy. Former Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield. Licensed California Real Estate Broker with Bristol College education.
Barry M. Gail
Principal
34-year Orange County market specialist focusing on tenant representation. Former Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield with multiple Broker of the Year awards. Holds MBA from Pepperdine University and LaSalle University marketing degree.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We specialize in tenant representation, project leasing, portfolio management, financial structuring, and development consulting for commercial properties.
How long has ORION been in business?
ORION Property Partners was founded in 1999, with our principals collectively having over 90 years of commercial real estate experience.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Orange County, California, with extensive expertise in Irvine and surrounding markets.
What makes ORION different from other firms?
We focus on principal-led representation with performance-based compensation, ensuring our interests align directly with client outcomes.
Can you handle large-scale corporate relocations?
Yes, we've represented major corporations like Samsung, Toyota, and Verizon in complex relocation and expansion projects.
