Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Real Estate Services in Northern Virginia
Tartan Properties Commercial has been a trusted leader in commercial real estate since 1973, specializing in office, flex, and industrial properties across Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia. Our team of seasoned professionals brings over 50 years of combined expertise, leveraging deep local market knowledge to deliver tailored solutions for clients. We prioritize strategic advisory services, ensuring property owners and tenants achieve their unique real estate goals. With a focus on innovation and client-centric service, we maintain strong relationships through transparency and results-driven outcomes.Our principals, Alexandria natives with decades of experience, provide unparalleled insights into the region's dynamic real estate landscape. From 1031 exchanges to medical and dental property transactions, we offer comprehensive services backed by a proven track record of success. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing reputation as Northern Virginia's oldest independent commercial real estate brokerage.
Services
Tenant-Buyer Representation
Landlord-Seller Representation
1031 Exchanges
Consulting Services
Medical & Dental Services
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of commercial real estate expertise in Northern Virginia.
- Our team includes principals with 20+ years of local market specialization.
- We provide tailored strategies for medical and dental real estate needs.
- Our 1031 exchange expertise ensures tax-deferred investment growth opportunities.
- We maintain long-standing relationships with trusted legal and construction advisors.
Services
Tenant-Buyer Representation
Tartan Properties Commercial provides strategic tenant and buyer representation for commercial space acquisition. Our methodology includes detailed needs analysis, space planning, and budget review to identify optimal properties. We negotiate terms that protect client interests while ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
Landlord-Seller Representation
Our landlord and seller representation services encompass market analysis, lease negotiation, and property disposition strategies. We coordinate space planning, issue lease proposals, and manage negotiations from intent to closing, maximizing property value for owners.
1031 Exchanges
Tartan facilitates 1031 exchanges to help investors defer capital gains taxes through qualified real estate transactions. We guide clients through deferred, reverse, and simultaneous exchange options while maintaining compliance with IRS regulations.
Medical & Dental Services
Specialized real estate solutions for medical and dental professionals address zoning, ADA compliance, and infrastructure requirements. We assist with location selection, lease negotiation, and build-out planning tailored to clinical practice needs.
Consulting Services
Our fee-based consulting services include lease reviews, strategic planning, and 1031 exchange guidance. We provide customized solutions for lease vs. purchase analysis, sale-leaseback arrangements, and portfolio optimization.
People
Mike Porterfield
Principal Broker
Mike Porterfield leads Tartan Properties Commercial with 20+ years of local market expertise. Recognized in Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 40 Over 40, he specializes in Alexandria, Fairfax, and Arlington markets. A former Olympic rowing coach, Mike combines athletic discipline with real estate acumen to deliver strategic client solutions.
Stephen Beggs
Principal
Stephen Beggs brings 15+ years of Northern Virginia brokerage experience to Tartan. A CoStar Power Broker honoree, he has overseen $100M+ in transactions. Stephen serves on Arlington's Parks & Recreation Commission and specializes in office and industrial property sales.
Ryan Cramsey
Principal
Ryan Cramsey specializes in Northern Virginia tenant representation with 20+ years of brokerage experience. He focuses on client-first solutions for commercial property leasing and purchases, leveraging expertise in multifamily, office, and industrial markets.
Fatimah Wilson
Principal
Fatimah Wilson offers medical office and retail sales expertise with licenses in MD, VA, and DC. A former JLL asset manager, she combines financial analysis skills with commercial real estate experience to deliver strategic client outcomes.
Kay Chewning
Principal
Kay Chewning provides 20+ years of commercial real estate experience specializing in office, flex, and medical properties. A former in-house leasing professional, she offers insider insights for property owners and tenants across the DMV region.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide tenant/buyer representation, landlord/seller representation, 1031 exchanges, medical/dental real estate services, and consulting across Northern Virginia.
Which areas do you specialize in?
Our expertise covers Alexandria, Arlington, Dulles Corridor, and Fairfax County markets with deep local knowledge since 1973.
How do 1031 exchanges work?
1031 exchanges allow tax-deferred property swaps. We guide investors through deferred, reverse, and simultaneous exchange options while maintaining IRS compliance.
What makes your medical real estate services unique?
We address specialized needs like zoning, ADA compliance, and clinical infrastructure while leveraging relationships with Northern Virginia healthcare providers.
Can you help with property valuations?
Yes, we offer complimentary Brokers' Opinions of Value analyzing market trends, recent sales, and property features for Northern Virginia properties.
How do you support first-time commercial property buyers?
We provide tailored guidance through lease/purchase analysis, space planning, and negotiation to ensure first-time buyers make informed, strategic decisions.
Reviews (5)
Brad Lytle
Jul 14, 2021
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I have worked in Alexandria for more than 20 years, and among other things, have been responsible for obtaining office space for our law firms. Previously, we used a national, commercial realtor to represent us for a large 6 story office building, and also for the follow-on leases. Although they got the job done, it was clear to me that their main interest was in simply getting a deal done, any deal. In retrospect, some of the lease terms were less than ideal, and I dont believe it was accidental that the terms were glossed over during our negotiations. In 2018, when we needed another office
Heidi Weller
Sep 11, 2020
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Having no experience with locating and finding a new home for the Associaion of the United States Navy, I was very thankful to work with Tartan Properties. Mike worked closely with us to find a new office space that met our needs. We appreciated his flexibility and understanding when a potential space fell through and the process needed to be restarted. Tartan Properties has our highest recommendaiton.
Brett Darcey
Sep 07, 2020
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My company has worked with Mike at Tartan twice to find commercial real estate for lease. In both instances, Mike was quick to call us back, worked efficiently to complete the task at hand, and was a warm and friendly counsel during negotiations. He knows Alexandria, VA better than anyone and uses his relationships to good effect for his clients. He is an honest and fair negotiator who advocates for his clients while keeping client expectations realistic. We've closed two deals with Mike and would not hesitate to turn to him and Tartan again for the next one. I could not recommend them more highly
Tristan Wright
Nov 29, 2019
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I have worked with Mike at Tartan for over 5 years, first professionally, then, and more importantly, personally. Mike and his staff are incredibly responsive and reliable. Our search for the right commercial space lasted nearly 1.5 years and included several locations that "feel through." Mike guided us through critical nuances of entering into a long term lease agreement catching several potential pitfalls along the way. He was always a phone call or email away and consistently offered good advice and insight when decisions needed to be made. It was incredibly reassuring knowing that we had someone
Chad Breckinridge
Jul 29, 2019
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Steve Beggs at Tartan is fantastic. I'd been hoping to stumble across a great location for a retail bakery in or near Del Ray, but I'd started to give up hope. I reached out to Tartan on the recommendation of a friend, and Steve very quickly suggested a handful of options that I hadn't realized were on the table at all. One of them worked perfectly for us, and we took over the lease earlier this year. A+!
