Real Estate for
Entrepreneurs
About Us
At Telos Real Estate, we are entrepreneurs dedicated to serving the unique needs of fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders. Founded by Roy Reis and Tor Erickson, Telos is built on delivering personalized, high-quality service, rather than scaling for growth.
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With 40+ years of combined experience, we personally handle every real estate transaction—no delegating to junior agents—ensuring you receive the most favorable lease terms, incentives, and concessions.
Why Telos?
"Telos" (τÎλος) is a Greek word meaning "end," "purpose," or "goal." In Aristotle’s philosophy, everything has a telos—a final function or purpose.
We embody this principle, always starting with the end in mind to drive real estate decisions that align with your long-term business objectives.
Product Type
Multi-Tenant
Office Buildings
Healthcare
Clinics
Flex / Industrial
Specialty / Sports
& Entertainment
Experience
$1B+
Transaction Volume
750+
Transactions
30+
States with Facilitated
Transactions
Leadership
Roy Reis
Roy Reis has advised a wide range of clients, from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, during his 20-year career in the commercial real estate sector. He has completed over 500 transactions totaling $1 billion in transaction volume. As a licensed broker and real estate investor, Roy possesses a deep understanding of building valuation and tenants’ market value. He leverages his expertise to negotiate superior terms for his clients and consistently secure more favorable economics than others in the building while setting a precedent for future negotiations. By understanding tenant value, not only to the building but also to the city, Roy strategically pursues additional incentives in the form of economic benefits from local municipalities. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and their significance should be a powerful advantage in lease negotiations. Telos advocates for its clients, ensuring they receive the best possible terms – both from landlords and the cities that benefit from their presence.
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Personally, Roy has been married for 18 years and has two daughters. He serves on the board of directors for PowerPoint Ministries (2012 - Present) that reaches 113 countries, 800+ cities daily, Uttermost Sports (2024 - Present) and American Heart Association Executive Leadership Team for Cotes Du Coeur Gala (2022 - 2025).
Tor Erickson
Over his 23-year career in the commercial real estate industry that started in the commercial valuation area where he gained an extensive understanding in building valuation and tenants’ financial market value, Tor Erickson has advised a variety of clients ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies. Tor actively works with his clients in site selection, property tours, due diligence, lease negotiations and economic incentives, remaining hands-on from start to finish. His valuation experience is leveraged to assist clients in securing more favorable lease economics. Having facilitated over 750 lease transactions and $1 billion in transaction volume, Tor and his partner, Roy, founded Telos Real Estate with the recognition that entrepreneurs are often the most underserved tenants in the market.
Tor has an entrepreneurial background, having owned and operated self-service and full-service car washes and performed multiple residential house flips. Personally, Tor has been married for 14 years and has two sons and a daughter. Tor is actively involved in his church and enjoys playing tennis.
Expert Solutions for Every Stage
From evaluating your space to securing the best lease terms, our hands-on approach ensures your real estate decisions drive value and growth for your business.
Space Evaluation
Design your new space
with the end in mind!
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Audit current space, calculate optimal square footage utilizing Telos Space Calculator, and draft preliminary plans.
Building Evaluation
Identify buildings with the best economic alignment.
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Assess location viability, labor analytics, and compare rentable versus usable square footage, alongside landlord financial strength.
Occupancy Cost Assessment
Reveal the true cost of your real estate occupancy.
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Evaluate all components including rent, taxes, operating expenses, construction costs, and additional usage-related expenses.
Lease Negotiation
Secure the most favorable
lease terms and incentives.
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Leverage tenant’s market value to secure lower rent structure while implementing risk mitigation strategies to include termination options, expansion rights, and flexible lease terms. We negotiate, we don’t haggle.
Economic Incentives
Maximize benefits from
city and state programs.
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Guide clients through accessing tax credits, grants, and workforce training funds that can substantially reduce costs and boost strategic advantages.
