Niki M. Smith

Niki M. Smith

AssociateO: 713.785.6666M: 832.439.9937E: NSmith@HSICommercial.com

Finding the right commercial space is one of the most consequential decisions a business owner will make — and I’ve been in that seat myself. As a tenant advocate in commercial real estate specializing in restaurant, retail, warehouse and office spaces, I bring something most brokers simply can’t: more than 20 years of firsthand experience as a restaurant owner and operator, including experience with six major franchise brands.

My experience spans some of the most competitive and high-profile commercial venues in the country, including the Galleria Mall, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). I know firsthand what it takes to negotiate a lease that protects your business, complete a buildout on a timeline and navigate the complexities of operating in demanding commercial environments.

That experience is exactly why my clients trust me. When you sit across the table from a landlord, you want someone who understands those lease terms not just as a broker, but as someone who has signed them, lived under them and built successful businesses because of them. I understand the concerns, the excitement and the stakes involved in launching, relocating or growing a business.

With 21 years as a TREC-licensed real estate professional, I now channel that experience entirely in my clients’ favor. From identifying the right property and evaluating opportunities to lease negotiation and tenant advocacy, I bring an owner-operator’s perspective to every transaction.

Whether you’re searching for your first restaurant location, expanding a retail concept, securing warehouse space, or finding the right office, I am your advocate from the first showing to the final signature — and beyond.

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Robert Aldrich
Robert Aldrich

Managing Director

Allen Carter
Allen Carter

Associate

Barry Dabreu
Barry Dabreu

Associate

Brent Fisher
Brent Fisher

Associate ACBR

Daphne R. Forbes
Daphne R. Forbes

Associate

Amit Gupta
Amit Gupta

Associate

Jeff Hammond
Jeff Hammond

Associate ACBR

Roxanne Hazen
Roxanne Hazen

Commercial Real Estate Advisor and Associate

Gloria Hemmati
Gloria Hemmati

Associate Broker

Stuart H. Hope Jr.
Stuart H. Hope Jr.

Associate

Jennifer R Houston
Jennifer R Houston

Associate Broker, ACBR

Gary Krajecki
Gary Krajecki

Associate, ACBR

Lebrean Mitchell
Lebrean Mitchell

Associate ACBR

Gina Ragsdale
Gina Ragsdale

Associate ACBR

Amy Rodbell
Amy Rodbell

Associate, ACBR

Cendy Rouse
Cendy Rouse

Associate ACBR

Vanna Sisavanh-Mahoney
Vanna Sisavanh-Mahoney

Associate Broker, ACBR

Raju Tadigiri
Raju Tadigiri

Associate

Fredrik Vannberg
Fredrik Vannberg

Associate ACBR

Moses Wilkins
Moses Wilkins

Associate ACBR