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Welcome

Shelton & Associates is a San Diego based tenant representation firm exclusively serving businesses in office, medical office, life science, and warehouse leasing or purchasing decisions. We represent tenants only, never landlords, providing expert guidance to companies of all sizes throughout San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Our sole focus is helping clients secure the most favorable lease terms, whether renewing, relocating, or purchasing. 

Services

We offer a range of services including lease renewals, relocations and purchases. Our team of professionals will work with you to understand your specific needs and develop a customized plan for your business.

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Contact

If you’d like to explore available options in your area, stay informed on market conditions, or have any questions, feel free to call or email us—we’d love to connect! 

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Compensation

Want to know how tenant representation fees work? Click below to learn about our compensation structure and why it never costs tenants extra. 

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John Shelton San Diego Tenant Rep Broker

John Shelton - Broker

John is a corporate real estate industry veteran and market expert with extensive expertise in Tenant Representation.  As one of San Diego’s top commercial real estate brokers,  he works with users of all sizes, including national and global corporate clients, specializing in Strategic Real Estate Planning with a focus on reducing occupancy costs and enhancing operational efficiencies. 


He has nearly 25 years of experience in the CRE industry representing Tenants and has completed in excess of $600M in purchase, sale, and lease transactions.


John has the unique ability to analyze and interpret complex market trends, growth rates and opportunities. By identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats among particular building owners John is able to provide his clients the most comprehensive market insights and tenant representation services possible. 

Personal Service, Proven Results

I never take on more clients than I can fully represent to the best of my ability. When you hire me, you get me every step of the way. I don’t hand you off to a junior broker, an assistant, or someone still learning the business. You receive the benefit of my experience, expertise, and direct involvement throughout the entire process.


Unlike larger brokerages where tenants are often “won over” by a senior partner only to be pushed down the line to a junior broker, I personally manage each negotiation and strategy. I know the ins and outs of the market, the leverage points in every transaction, and the details landlords would prefer you don’t know.


My clients appreciate that I am hands on, proactive, and deeply invested in securing the most favorable terms possible. I take pride in giving every client the same level of attention and diligence as if I were negotiating for my own business. That means no shortcuts, no divided loyalties, and no wasted opportunities.


When you work with me, you get a trusted advisor, an experienced negotiator, and an advocate whose only priority is protecting your interests.


-John Shelton

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