mirlo
/meer•low/
The word “Mirlo” is Spanish for “blackbird”, which symbolizes advocacy, transformation, and the courage to explore the unknown.
Like the male Red-winged Blackbird fiercely defending its territory, Mirlo embodies strength, energy, and guidance—empowering individuals and corporations to protect their interests and make the best, most impactful business decisions.
Our Mission
At Mirlo Real Estate Partners, our mission is to build lasting relationships, provide expert guidance, and create thriving communities through our commercial real estate brokerage. We believe that every successful transaction is more than just a deal—it’s an opportunity to improve lives, strengthen businesses, and contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the communities we serve.
Nick Zagar
Commercial Real Estate Expert
Tenant & Buyer Representation Specialist
Nick Zagar is the CEO and Managing Director of Mirlo Real Estate Partners, an Ann Arbor-based commercial real estate firm representing healthcare tenants and buyers across Southeast Michigan — dentists, veterinarians, physicians, and other independent practice owners.
Since 2005, Nick has negotiated more than 1,100 commercial real estate transactions, representing both landlords and tenants. That history is a working advantage: he knows how landlords build a lease because he spent years on that side of the table. Since founding Mirlo, he has put that knowledge to work exclusively for healthcare practices — negotiating the leases, renewals, and building purchases where practice owners have the most at stake.
Nick believes an educated client is the best client. He’d rather teach you how your lease actually works than ask you to trust him — and the practice owners who work with him make better decisions because of it. He quarterbacks every transaction start to finish: site selection, lease and purchase negotiation, and build-out coordination, balancing the financial, operational, and clinical considerations that make healthcare real estate different from general office space.
Nick’s thumbprint is on every Mirlo deal — and no client ever works with just Nick. Mirlo works as a team, so when you hire the firm you get all of its horsepower: every broker’s experience, every landlord relationship, and a network of attorneys, lenders, architects, and contractors who’ve done healthcare deals together for years.
Before real estate, Nick trained as a painter — a BFA from the Corcoran College of Art and an MFA from Washington University in St. Louis. The art background shows up in the work. He sees the space, not just the lease: layout, patient flow, and how an office will actually function for a practice, before anyone signs anything.
Mirlo is a member of the Healthcare Realty Network, a national network of healthcare-focused brokerages — so when a client’s deal falls outside Southeast Michigan, Nick can connect them with a firm like Mirlo in the market where they want to work.
Remy Isdaner
Commercial Real Estate Expert
Tenant & Buyer Representation Specialist
313.969.3991 | remy@mirlorep.com
Remy is a buyer/tenant-focused agent specializing in office, retail, and medical space. He provides tenant representation, lease analysis, market evaluation, site selection, and research services. With nearly a decade of experience in commercial real estate, Remy is a trusted advisor and advocate for independent healthcare operators—including dental, veterinary, optometry, and medical practices—primarily in Michigan. Although he transacts throughout the state, his knowledge of the Metro Detroit market is unparalleled.
Remy’s approach is rooted in building strong, lasting relationships with his clients. He takes the time to understand their unique needs and ensures they have access to the critical market data and insights necessary to make the best real estate decisions. His strategic approach, deep market knowledge, and ability to secure the most favorable terms empower his clients to navigate complex transactions with confidence.
Colleagues and clients alike find Remy to be incredibly likeable and a pleasure to work with, especially during the most expensive and important business decisions of their careers. Since joining Mirlo Real Estate Partners in 2021, Remy has continually demonstrated his commitment to guiding independent healthcare practitioners toward real estate solutions that align with their business goals, making him a valuable partner in their long-term success.
Lauren Niedermier
Director of Operations
After graduating college, Lauren was still undecided on which career path to take, but she knew she wanted to choose a field where she had the ability to work with and help people. She did not necessarily choose real estate, but real estate chose her. Lauren began her real estate career working at Oxford Commercial in Ann Arbor as the Brokerage Assistant. She learned how to manage the responsibilities behind the scenes for the commercial brokerage department, whose portfolio consisted of over 2 million square feet. Lauren spent three years at Oxford before moving on to explore residential leasing at Baker Street Properties, also located in Ann Arbor. At Baker Street, she was the Director of Leasing for a portfolio of nearly 150 units and contributed to the staggering growth of the company over a three-year period. With her experience of coordinating a commercial real estate department and her participation in growing a small business, Lauren is now the Director of Operations for the Mirlo Real Estate Partners. She helps with everything from company goal setting and execution to database management to content creation and publication.
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What Our Clients Are Saying
Remy was very helpful and straight forward with me about the challenges of starting a practice. He kept me well informed and was very proactive, a professional in every aspect of the real estate business. I could not have navigated this process without him; I will definitely use Remy for our future growth needs.
Dr. Kevin Semma, OD
Remy has been an indispensable part of my journey to build a veterinary practice. I had another commercial realtor that was not familiar with veterinary profession when Remy reached out to me. When I decided to stay with my previous realtor, Remy was willing to answer any questions I had or help in any way, even though I was not signing with him. I felt he genuinely wanted my business to succeed and wanted to help. Soon I realized the importance of having a realtor who has special knowledge of the healthcare field when choosing a space and decided to reach out to him. Remy is very professional, relaxed, and inviting. He brings his own expertise as well as others to consult about different aspects of building a practice. Remy is available, thoughtful, supportive, and assists in problem solving concerns that arise. The process was less stressful, because he was a partner in the process, not just a realtor. I have and will continue to recommend him for any commercial real estate needs.
Dr. Katie Boatman, DVM
Working with Mirlo Real Estate Partners was a great experience, and I could not be more impressed with the level of service I received. From the very beginning, Nick and Remy helped me establish my preferences and outlined the best strategy for my specific situation. Not only werethey able to find the PERFECT space for me in a brand new medical office building, but due to the tight deadline, they were also able to find me an OUTSTANDING temporary space to occupy during the construction period to minimize downtime for my practice. Their hard work and dedication really made the transition seamless. Their knowledge of my needs and the market was STRONG and helped me achieve VERY FAVORABLE terms. I would highly recommend them to any healthcare provider for their commercial real estate needs.
Dr. Alon Kahana, MD, PhD
We are incredibly grateful to Remy Isdaner for guiding us through the challenging journey of starting our veterinary practice. Remy’s knowledge was deemed invaluable from the outset, assisting us in every aspect of the startup process. Remy found just the right building, and it wasn’t even on the market. He contacted the owners and successfully negotiated a favorable deal, making our dream of owning a practice a reality. Remy’s professionalism, persistence, and genuine care for our success truly set him apart. We highly recommend Remy to any business owner needing support with their business endeavors!
Dr. Krysten Andrews, DVM & Dr. TJ Vernaci, DVM
As an established oral surgeon, I can wholeheartedly recommend Remy Isdaner and Mirlo Real Estate Partners to any medical professional seeking to start or expand their practice. Not only did Remy advocate and fight for my best interest, but he also demonstrated an unparalleled understanding of my industry, exceeding my expectations and making the process as smooth as possible. With Remy taking so much off my plate I was able to focus on building and marketing my business, allowing me to open my doors with a full schedule of patients. I could not be more satisfied with my experience working with Remy and my new, state-of-the-art oral surgery practice.
Dr. Robert John, DDS, MD
I am thrilled to share my experience with Mirlo Real Estate Partners. As an oral surgeon, the thought of handling a commercial real estate transaction and the subsequent buildout of my new office was daunting. However, Mirlo made the entire process seamless and efficient. From the outset, they were attentive to every detail of my requirements. Their knowledge and professionalism were evident as they guided us through each step, ensuring that every aspect of the deal was executed at the highest level. Nick and Remy worked hard to advocate for us and were committed partners in our success. Thanks to their exceptional service, I am now operating in a state-of-the-art facility, perfectly suited for my patients and staff. I wholeheartedly recommend Mirlo Real Estate Partners to anyone looking for a reliable and highly competent commercial real estate partner.
Dr. Jeffrey Wasielewski, DDS, MD, MBA
