Monica Byrd
Associate
NAI Michael
10100 Business Pkwy
Lanham, Maryland 20706
United States
+1 301-918-2959
+1 301-646-0013
Specialties
Retail
Scope of Experience
With a proven track record in retail-focused commercial real estate, I bring deep market insight, strategic negotiation skills, and a client-first approach to every transaction. My experience spans site selection, lease structuring, portfolio optimization, and tenant representation, with a particular emphasis on high-traffic retail corridors and emerging consumer hubs.
Background & Experience
Monica joins our team with years of experience in commercial and mixed-use development. Prior to NAI Michael, she was a project manager for the $1.6B MGM National Harbor Luxury Resort & Casino, overseeing the development of retail and entertainment projects.
We are excited to have Monica bring her expertise to NAI Michael. In this role, she is focusing on retail property types - including restaurants, luxury resorts and hotels, retail properties, urban and main street properties, specialty and lifestyle centers, and mixed-use projects. Her top priority is to provide an incomparable level of service regarding each transaction, from contract to closing.
Education
- Xavier University B.S. in Business Administration
- Georgetown University Project Management - PMP® certified
Professional Associations & Designations
- Licensed Commercial Real Estate Agent - Maryland
- Executive Board Member of the East West Community Development Corporation
- Member of Women of Project Management®
- Member of National Association of Black Women in Construction
- Member of Black Commercial Real Estate Network (BCREN)
- Executive Committee Member - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- Member Prince George’s County Economic Development
- Member Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce
Transaction History
- AjaBlu Salon & Studio – A luxury, full-service salon offering hair care, nail services, makeup, and more in a sophisticated setting 4,500 square feet at South Lake Marketplace - 380-acre mixed use development in Bowie, Maryland
- 4th Quarter Sports Bar – Owned by former NBA player and Prince George’s County native Quinn Cook, 7,200 square feet sports bar
- Pack N Business Solutions, LLC – A one-stop shop for shipping, printing, and document services with 1,500 square feet of retail space.
- Mi Lindo Cancun Grill – The Salmoran family’s sixth Maryland location, featuring 5,000 sq. ft. of space and outdoor patio dining,
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe – top-performing franchisee, bringing wellness-focused dining and entrepreneurial spirit to South Lake Marketplace - 3,000 square feet.