Dan Watson is an Executive Managing Director in the Walnut Creek and Pleasanton offices. Watson works with tenants, landlords and developers on lease and sale transactions in the Tri-Valley, with a specific focus on the R&D and life science market. Watson prides himself on the value of the information he provides and utilizes daily. His unmatched market knowledge and understanding of the leasing and sales process allows him to work effectively on behalf of his clients on an efficient and professional basis.
With his uncompromising attention to detail and in-depth local office market expertise, Watson has been an asset to numerous businesses, as evidenced by his status as a Top Five Performer in the Pleasanton office in 2007, 2009 and from 2011 to 2022. He was also awarded Rookie of the Year by the East Bay Brokers Association in 2006. Since joining Newmark, Watson has completed more than 500 leasing and sales transactions totaling over 3.7 million square feet.
Partial Client List
- AEYE (Nasdaq: LIDR)
- Cannae Partners
- Ellis Partners
- Elwood Investments Inc.
- Fortress
- GE Capital
- Harrison Street
- Leisure Sports Inc.
- MIG Realty
- New York Life
- Principal
- PSAI Realty
- Red Bear
- Signature Properties
- Sungard AP
- Sutter Health / Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Tarlton
- Wells Fargo
- Wells Real Estate Funds
- West America Bank
- Zeiss
Education
Watson received a degree in business administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He lives in Pleasanton with his wife and three children.