Daryl Chau
Managing Broker, Clearpoint Commercial
San Francisco, CA 94112
Commercial broker & property manager driving maximum asset yield across the SF Bay Area through proactive leasing & operations.
Phone (415) 375-4330
Commercial broker & property manager driving maximum asset yield across the SF Bay Area through proactive leasing & operations.
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker
Property Types
Office, Retail, Flex, Multifamily
Markets
Los Angeles, Orange County (California), Sacramento, San Francisco, East Bay/Oakland
Languages
English
Bio
Serving as the Principal and Founder of Clearpoint, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, bringing an owner-centric, highly analytical approach to the market. With extensive experience as a licensed broker, property manager, and active real estate investor, specializing in maximizing the lifecycle value of commercial, retail, and multi-unit residential assets across key Northern California markets.
Maintaining a strong operational footprint across the San Francisco Bay Area, with localized expertise spanning San Francisco and Berkeley, into Oakland, San Leandro, and Hayward, as well as the Peninsula markets of San Mateo, Hillsborough, Burlingame, and Foster City.
Directing a brokerage practice highly focused on commercial leasing, representing landlords and tenants in placing dynamic retail, restaurant, and office concepts into prime locations. Leveraging deep market intelligence and a data-driven approach to financial modeling to ensure every lease structure optimizes asset yield, secures strong tenant synergy, and aligns with long-term investment goals. From crafting listing-ready marketing assets to executing complex lease negotiations, guiding transactions from concept to signature.
Leading Clearpoint’s robust property management division alongside brokerage operations. Handling the granular details of physical asset management, including overseeing comprehensive property renovations, managing contractor bids, and coordinating capital improvements to bring units to market efficiently. Operating with a management philosophy rooted in operational efficiency, stringent financial accounting, and proactive tenant relations. Whether navigating local rent control regulations, executing strategic rent increases, or representing ownership in administrative hearings, managing the operational heavy lifting so clients can focus on portfolio growth.
Operating as an active investor, evaluating every transaction, renovation, and lease agreement through the lens of a principal. This dual perspective allows for anticipating challenges, mitigating risks, and uncovering hidden value in both commercial and multi-unit properties. Whether marketing high-visibility commercial spaces or overseeing the day-to-day operations of an investment portfolio, remaining deeply committed to delivering precise, reliable, and high-performance real estate services.
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