Senior real estate expertise, exactly when you need it.
Many companies don't need a full-time VP of Real Estate. They need someone who thinks like one for lease negotiation, a portfolio reset, a critical hire, or a moment of change. That's what Fractional REO is built for.
Hourly · Project · Interim · Retained
Where experience meets agility
15+ years corporate and commercial real estate experience · Fortune 500 to public sector · Landlord & tenant-side expertise · Capital markets & transaction management · Global portfolio management · Mission-critical & specialized facilities · Multi-market & cross-border transactions
THE EXPERTISE
THE SCOPE
Asset Classes: Office · Retail · Industrial · Lab · Mixed-use. SCIFs & mission-critical facilities. Specialized & single-purpose environments. Cell tower & rooftop antenna leases.
Transaction Types: Lease negotiation · Renewals · Early terminations. Acquisitions & dispositions. Sublease & assignment. M&A facilities integration & separation.
Portfolio & Operations: Global portfolio management. Single asset to enterprise portfolio. Return to office & rightsizing. Systems implementation. Green initiatives & sustainability. Vendor & RFP management.
Project Types: Construction management. Workplace design & strategy. FF&E & furniture procurement. Capital projects & tenant improvements.
THE CLIENT
Fractional REO was built for companies without a dedicated real estate function, organizations in between hires or in transition, teams navigating M&A, growth, or restructuring.
THE NETWORK
Sometimes the right outcome requires more than one expert. Fractional REO maintains a network of trusted partners across multiple disciplines and geographies.
THE APPROACH
Engagement Models Hourly · Project-based · Interim · Retained. Flexible scope, no unnecessary structure. Engagements sized to fit the situation.
How It Works Day-one operational readiness. No ramp-up. No hand-holding. Direct communication, no layers. Value add from the first conversation.
What to Expect Every inquiry is read and responded to personally. The first conversation is about your situation, not a pitch. Confidential engagements always welcome. If it's not the right fit, you'll hear that too.
WHAT WE DO
Real estate decisions are never just about space.
They affect your people, your culture, your balance sheet, and your ability to grow. Fractional REO brings the experience to get them right without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Interim leadership
Acting head of real estate while you search, restructure, or decide what you need.
O1
Portfolio strategy
Clear-eyed assessment of your footprint. What to keep, exit, or renegotiate.
O2
Lease & transaction support
Representation, negotiation, and transaction management across your portfolio.
O3
Construction & workplace
Project oversight, vendor management, and delivery for build-outs and improvements.
O4
M&A diligence
Pre-close real estate assessment — obligations, redundancies, and hidden liabilities.
O5
Restructuring support
Fast-moving real estate strategy for bankruptcy, turnaround, or cost reduction.
O6
"My approach is direct, strategic, and practical. No unnecessary layers, no long ramp-up, no inflated consulting terms. Just experienced leadership focused on outcomes, value, and fun along the way."
— Natalie West, Principal, Fractional REO
CLIENT VOICE
Trusted by companies navigating change.
From mid-size professional services firms to private equity-backed growth to organizations in restructuring. Fractional REO has been in those rooms.
"Natalie is an extremely talented and knowledgeable expert in managing large-scale office lease portfolios. She meticulously organizes and analyzes lease terms, market data, and the needs of organizations to help them achieve their leasing goals. She is very effect in negotiating deal terms and achieving positive outcomes on behalf of her clients. Natalie is an incredible asset and a pleasure to work with!."
— General Counsel
Privately Owned Law Firm"We were going through an acquisition and had no idea what we were inheriting on the real estate side. Natalie flagged three significant liabilities before close. Worth every dollar."
— CEO
Private Equity backed firm in the Tech Industry"As a business leader, I appreciated Natalie’s ability to bring actionable solutions to complex situations. She is highly reliable and consistently follows through.
She combines strong commercial judgement with a disciplined, execution-focused mindset.”
— Regional General Manager
Professional Services FirmNot sure if this is the right fit?
Start with a conversation. Natalie will give you a straight read on whether and how she can help.