Our mission is to guide Houston's retail and industrial property owners and investors through every transaction with hands-on attention and unwavering integrity.
Boutique commercial brokerage with expertise across leasing, acquisitions, and disposition transactions throughout the Houston market.
*Brokerage services require an exclusive broker representation agreement.
A disciplined disposition strategy built to maximize sale price and minimize time on market. From asset positioning and pricing strategy to buyer qualification and deal structuring, every step is managed to preserve leverage and deliver a confident close for ownership.
Comprehensive leasing strategy engineered to protect asset value and drive sustained occupancy. Advisory spans tenant marketing, lease structuring, and renewal negotiation - aligning every decision with ownership's long-term investment objectives.
Rigorous acquisition support for investors and owner-users alike, from opportunity identification and underwriting through diligence and negotiation - ensuring every purchase is grounded in sound fundamentals and favorable terms.
Broker advocates exclusively for tenants in commercial lease negotiations. From site selection to lease execution, every term is negotiated to protect your interests - drawing on 12+ years of Houston market knowledge and Certified Negotiation Expert credentials to give you a decisive advantage at the table.
Access to opportunities before they reach the open market, cultivated through longstanding ownership relationships and an established broker network - giving qualified buyers a distinct edge in competitive submarkets.
Real estate strategy is a critical - and often complex - component of every business plan. Broker provides consulting and transaction services to help businesses leverage the value of their portfolio, supported by an array of transaction services to achieve the best possible client outcomes.
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Identifying and evaluating locations that align with a business's operational needs, customer demographics, and budget - narrowing the market to the sites best positioned to support long-term growth.
In-depth analysis of comparable rents, absorption trends, and competitive supply within a target submarket - giving clients the data needed to price, lease, or negotiate from an informed position.
A thorough read of lease terms and clauses to flag risk, uncover negotiation opportunities, and ensure obligations align with a client's business plan before signing.
A market-grounded assessment of asset value informed by comparable transactions and current submarket dynamics - providing a credible foundation for pricing, financing, or disposition decisions.
Broker offers an exclusive membership for businesses and investors who want ongoing access to hands-on commercial real estate expertise, not just support on a single transaction. For a monthly fee, members receive priority access to a suite of advisory services designed to support smarter, faster real estate decisions year-round.
One monthly one-on-one strategy session with your broker for the duration of your membership, keeping your real estate decisions aligned with current market conditions and your business goals.
Unlimited market-grounded valuations for any property under consideration, informed by comparable transactions and current submarket dynamics.
Unlimited market and rent studies covering comparable rents, absorption trends, and competitive supply across your target submarkets.
Unlimited reviews of lease terms and clauses to flag risk, surface negotiation opportunities, and keep obligations aligned with your business plan.
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Founder & Principal Broker
As Founder & Principal Broker of Kay & Co. Commercial Real Estate, Vivien (Viv) Kay Nguyen has spent over 12 years building a reputation for precision, tenacity, and results in Houston's competitive real estate market. A native Houstonian and University of Houston graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Viv reads people as fluently as she reads a deal — turning that insight into leverage at every negotiating table.
A Certified Negotiation Expert and multi-million dollar producer, Viv has built her career on a rare ability to connect across industries, cultures, and boardrooms — forging a vast network of investors, operators, and decision-makers that few brokers can match. Her background spans business ownership in the insurance industry and executive leadership in waste management, giving her a multi-industry command of how deals actually get done.
Currently serving as a Board Member of the World Chamber of Commerce TX on the executive committee, Viv is deeply embedded in Houston's business community. But her true measure is simple: she puts clients first, and she stands up for them — uncompromisingly, every time.
Broker is actively engaged in Houston's real estate business community. Broker's history of current and previous associations include:
– Board Member, Executive CommitteeComing Soon (Now Hiring)
Kay & Co. Commercial Real Estate is growing. If you're a driven commercial real estate professional looking to join a boutique brokerage built on integrity and results, we'd love to hear from you.
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