Commercial Real Estate · Retail & Mixed-Use
Retail & Mixed-Use Real Estate in Northern New Jersey
Storefronts, shopping centers, mixed-use buildings, and net-leased retail — for operators, owners, and investors. Work with Patrick Varelas, a commercial broker who knows northern NJ retail corridor by corridor.
Why northern NJ retail
Retail runs on traffic and location
Retail and mixed-use demand spans Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Hudson, Essex and the surrounding counties. Availability and pricing move quickly — reach out for current, address-specific guidance.
Patrick Varelas is a full-time broker who works both the commercial and residential markets across northern New Jersey, and one of NJ's youngest Master Certified Negotiation Experts. A member of NAR and NJ RealSource and a lower Bergen County resident for more than 20 years, he brings a pragmatic, financially-grounded approach to commercial deals — structuring transactions that work for buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords alike.
What we handle
Retail & mixed-use, every type
Storefront & street retail
High-visibility space on NJ's commercial corridors, for tenants and owner-operators alike.
Strip & shopping centers
Multi-tenant retail with parking and anchor draw — an operating business and an investment in one.
Mixed-use
Retail-over-residential and live-work buildings that combine commercial and residential income.
Net-lease (NNN)
Single-tenant, net-leased retail for hands-off investors who want credit-tenant cash flow.
How Patrick helps
Representation on both sides
- Buyers & owner-users — sourcing the right property, running the numbers, and negotiating terms that hold up
- Investors — evaluating income properties on cap rate, tenancy, and upside, not just asking price
- Sellers — pricing, marketing, and positioning assets to the right buyer pool
- Tenants — finding and negotiating space that fits the operation
- Landlords — leasing space to qualified tenants on terms that protect the asset
- Off-market — surfacing opportunities that never hit the portals, through local relationships
Financing
Commercial financing, handled with Bond Street Capital
Through our lending partner, Bond Street Capital, buyers can access the full range of commercial programs — matched to whether you're an owner-user or an investor.
SBA 504 & 7(a)
Low-down-payment, long-term financing for a business buying the building it will occupy — often the cheapest way into ownership.
InvestorNo-Doc / DSCR
Investor financing qualified on the property's income rather than personal income documentation.
StabilizedFixed-rate permanent
Long-term fixed-rate financing for income-producing assets with established cash flow.
TransitionalBridge loans
Short-term capital for acquisition, repositioning, or lease-up before permanent financing.
Value-addFix & flip
Short-term financing to acquire and reposition an underused or distressed property.
Start a commercial financing conversation — tell us about the property and your goals, and we'll route it to the right program.
Common questions
Retail & Mixed-Use FAQs
Do you handle both leasing and buying retail?
Yes. Patrick represents tenants and landlords on leases, and buyers, sellers, and investors on sales — both sides of the deal.
What is a mixed-use property?
A building that combines commercial space (retail or office) with residential income. Patrick evaluates both sides so the numbers reflect the full picture.
Do you work with NNN / net-lease investments?
Yes. Single-tenant, net-leased retail offers largely hands-off, credit-tenant cash flow — Patrick can source and underwrite it.
What areas do you cover for retail real estate?
Northern New Jersey — Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Hudson, Essex and the surrounding counties. Reach out with a specific town or corridor and we'll tell you what's moving.
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Talk to the team
Let's talk retail
Buying, selling, or leasing retail or mixed-use space in northern NJ? Reach Patrick directly — including any specific address you want checked.
Patrick Varelas, Broker/Manager — RE/MAX Select, Chopper Russo Team, 392 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ 07436. Commercial financing is provided by Bond Street Capital subject to program guidelines and underwriting; not a commitment to lend. Property availability and terms are subject to change.