Brian Mason

We specialize in providing tailored commercial real estate solutions for private clients.

Background

Brian was born in Southern California into a Navy family, which instilled in him a sense of adaptability and resilience from an early age. His childhood took his family on a journey through various locations, starting in Northern California. Kindergarten in East Palo Alto, early Grammar school in Memphis TN and returned to Mountain View for the remainder of Grammar school through High School.

Upon graduating, Brian joined the US Army, serving in Missouri, Germany, San Francisco and Tacoma WA. This military experience not only shaped his discipline but also broadened his worldview. After his service, he pursued higher education, attending Foothill and DeAnza colleges before earning an Associate’s Degree in Marine Technology from Santa Barbara City College.

Brian began his professional journey in the oil industry as a commercial diver, a role he held until the oil crisis of 1983. Seizing the opportunity to pivot, he started his own construction company in New Orleans before relocating back to Northern California in 1984. In 1985, he founded EB Mason Construction & Millwork, where he honed his skills in construction and flipped homes in Silicon Valley.

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to Quincy where he ran a successful construction company, subdivided land and built custom homes. However, the environmental challenges posed by the Spotted Owl situation shuttered many lumber mills in the Sierra region, prompting Brian to move to Ava, Missouri, to continue his development work. Tragically, he faced a major setback in 1990 when a historic snowstorm blanketed Northern California with 144 inches of snow in just three days, resulting in the loss of everything he had built.

Undeterred, Brian returned to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he found a new path in real estate, beginning his career at Contempo Realty in Cupertino. He later worked with notable firms such as Alain Pinel, Meacham Oppenheimer, Colliers, and a principal at Avison and Young.

Today, Brian enjoys a fulfilling personal life surrounded by his loving family, which includes children and a beautiful granddaughter. In his spare time, he finds joy in making furniture, gardening, and fishing, reflecting the creativity and connection to nature that have been integral to his life’s journey. Brian’s resilience, adaptability, and commitment to his passions continue to define his path as he embraces new challenges and opportunities.

Career

With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, Brian Mason is the founder and principal of EB Mason CRE, specializing in representing buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords across a wide range of commercial property types, including industrial, office, retail, R&D, leased investments, and land. Known for his unwavering dedication to clients, Brian prioritizes building strong relationships and providing tailored solutions that align with his clients’ goals.

Before his career in real estate, Brian founded and operated EB Mason & Millwork, a construction and development company, for over 35 years. This hands-on experience gives him a deep understanding of construction valuation, project management, property management, and market dynamics, enhancing the service he provides to clients.

Brian’s commercial real estate career includes serving as a Principal at Avison Young, a broker at Colliers International, Meacham Oppenheimer and Alain Pinel. He is a member of SIOR (Society of Industrial & Office Realtors) and is actively involved in the China Silicon Valley and Asian Business Association of Silicon Valley. A student in Mandarin, Brian has worked extensively with Asian-based clients and has business development experience in China.

Outside of his professional work, Brian is a supporter of the Morgan Autism Centers and served in the U.S. Army, where he was honored with Soldier of the month, year and Battalion.

What We Do

Sales & Acquisition

Comprehensive support for buyers and sellers of commercial properties, including industrial, office, R&D, and investment assets.

Leasing Services

Providing tailored leasing services for tenants and landlords, including tenant representation to identify ideal spaces, negotiate leases, and manage improvements. For landlords, support includes marketing vacant spaces, tenant screening, and lease negotiations.

Investment and Financial Services

Comprehensive support for new developments and expansions, including site selection based on zoning, accessibility, and market potential; conducting financial and environmental feasibility studies; project coordination from design to construction and tenant fit-out; and construction oversight to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Development and Project Management

Expert guidance in building and managing commercial real estate portfolios with strategies to maximize returns. Services include thorough due diligence, professional property valuations, market trend analysis, long-term strategic planning for acquisitions and dispositions, and risk management solutions to protect investments and optimize portfolio performance.

Condition Inspections and Reports

For investors with properties located out of state, EB Mason CRE offers a comprehensive service to travel to and inspect the property in person. Our team will conduct a thorough inspection and prepare a detailed report to ensure that tenants are meeting their property maintenance obligations as outlined in the lease agreement. This service provides peace of mind to investors, ensuring that their properties are well-maintained, and any issues are promptly identified and addressed, even from a distance.