Start with requirements
Space type, size, priorities, and preferred geography shape the first analysis.
A smarter way to search for commercial space
Finding the right commercial location starts with understanding where to look. Compare markets, understand the tradeoffs, and see which areas are worth evaluating before spending time on buildings that were never the right fit.
How it works
Begin with fit, not listings.
Enter the basics of the search. Rofo returns an initial location analysis with recommended starting areas, alternatives worth comparing, tradeoffs to understand, and representative buildings that give the market shape.
Review recommended areas
See which districts or markets fit first, why they fit, and which alternatives deserve comparison.
Evaluate buildings with context
Use representative buildings and leasing guidance before checking live availability or involving a broker.
Want to see what the result looks like? View an Example Location Brief
What Rofo helps with
Make the first commercial real estate decision clearer.
The first question is not which building is available. It is where the search should begin.
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Find locations that fit your business
Receive recommended starting areas based on business type, space requirements, location intent, and priorities.
2
Understand the market before touring
Review district tradeoffs, nearby alternatives, and questions to validate before spending time on spaces.
3
Evaluate representative buildings
Use example buildings to understand commercial environments before checking current availability or scheduling tours.
Featured markets
Explore commercial areas with local context.
Use market pages when the geography is already clear. They explain districts, comparisons, nearby markets, and example commercial buildings.
Already know where you're looking?
Search a city or market to explore districts, representative buildings, and local commercial real estate guidance.
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San Francisco
Explore San Francisco districts, comparisons, leasing context, and example commercial buildings.
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Rofo's prototype market experience
Austin
Explore commercial real estate in Austin, TX.
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Fast-growing office and mixed-use market
Denver
Explore commercial real estate in Denver, CO.
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Office, flex, and regional business districts
Commercial Leasing Guide
Know what to expect before comparing spaces.
The handbook explains the decisions that shape a search: location strategy, lease types, costs, timing, tenant improvements, broker roles, and common mistakes.
Choosing the right location
Understand why geography usually comes before buildings in a commercial real estate search.
Comparing commercial spaces
Use tours and building comparisons to test fit, cost, access, timing, and operational requirements.
Common leasing mistakes
Avoid wasting time on poor-fit spaces, misunderstood costs, weak timing assumptions, or unclear requirements.
Why businesses trust Rofo
Founded 2007
Started in San Francisco with a mission to simplify commercial real estate discovery
Trusted by 150,000+ Businesses
Used by companies exploring office, retail, industrial, and flexible workspace markets
Webby Finalist
Recognized for innovation in digital product experience
Early CRE Technology Platform
Built some of the industry’s earliest search, mapping, and location-discovery experiences