User Services

Whether seeking a property to purchase or lease,
finding the ideal location is a multifaceted endeavor.

The Kohnen Group utilizes a project management approach to develop a collaborative strategy, timeline, and consensus to address critical factors unique to each client. The result is a thorough understanding of a client’s time sensitivities, financial expectations, space demands, and goals for vicinity to networks, talent pools, and quality-of-life components. Our process efficiently narrows the field and streamlines the decision process.

Knowledgeable in the most current trends in the expansive San Diego market, we create leverage and aggressively negotiate to arrive at a transaction that meets our clients’ goals.

Investor Services

Our investor services are designed to achieve an
asset’s leasing objectives and investment strategies.

Experienced with client organizations of all sizes, our leasing and marketing programs are designed specifically to add value to a property. In unison with your management team, we work to refine and execute a leasing strategy and marketing program to accomplish an asset’s leasing objectives per the investment strategy. The collateral, events, web presence and incentives are thoroughly researched and professionally presented.

Our project management process results in a well-planned marketing program ready to execute.

Thank you for visiting and for your interest in learning more about what The Kohnen Group has to offer.

The Kohnen Group (TKG) is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage company specializing in the diverse and dynamic Southern California region. Our purpose is to create and implement client-focused real estate solutions for capital preservation and optimal growth, delivered with the highest level of integrity, communication, and service.

We work with companies of all sizes throughout their lifecycle, applying leading expertise, comprehensive, up-to-date information and technology for the insight and competitive edge a company seeks in real estate transactions.

Founded by April Kohnen, a Certified Commercial Investment Member and Certified Property Manager designee, principal real estate broker, and 15-year industry veteran, TKG is proud to offer an exceptional choice in Southern California’s commercial real estate landscape.

Case studies

Project Overview

Industry
Fitness and Recreational Sports
Asset Type
Industrial
Sq. Ft.
11,617
Location
San Diego, California

Fitness and Recreational Sports Center

The Challenge

  • The client’s business activities had zoning limitations.
  • Low vacancy, highly competitive targeted submarket.
  • Limited operating history.

The Solution

  • Assignment completed and lease duly signed in less than 5 months.
  • Final financial terms were 8% below market rent.
  • In collaboration with a regional mapping authority, a database separate from the commercial multiple listing service was assembled for a thorough review of zone-compliant properties and further collated by the client’s target proximity to its member base, unique building feature requirements, and financial expectations.
  • The closely managed process of situational analysis, site selection, and negotiation enabled the client to secure its top choice location and a competitive edge over competition.

Project Overview

Industry
Graphic Design and Printing Firm
Asset Type
Light Industrial
Sq. Ft.
2,612
Location
Vista, California

Graphic Design Firm

The Challenge

  • Client required a fast track occupancy.
  • Finding a Class A industrial locale within a low inventory market.
  • Limited operating history.

The Solution

  • Assignment completed and lease duly signed within 20 days.
  • Selected property offered ample power, fiber optics, modern finishes, and move-in ready, immaculate conditions adequately reflecting the client’s brand.
  • A detailed company profile and financial synopsis was drafted to highlight the client’s financial strength and steady growth to facilitate the review and approval process by the landlord’s asset manager.

Project Overview

Industry
Aircraft Manufacturer
Asset Type
Office/Light Industrial
Sq. Ft.
8,800
Location
Carlsbad, California

Aircraft Manufacturer

The Challenge

  • Client required fast track occupancy.
  • Acquisition of a Class A, freestanding building within a low inventory market.
  • Out of state client requiring introduction to various building experts and local government representatives.

The Solution

  • Assignment completed with close of escrow within 4 months.
  • Final negotiated purchase price was 9.7% below the asking sale price.
  • Selected property met all of the client’s requirements including architectural aesthetic, located within a technology hub, vicinity to a specialized talent pool, and quality-of-life components.
  • Initiated competitive bidding process on behalf of client for construction managers and architects to expedite occupancy date.
  • Introduced client to key economic development organizations and city officials to ensure applicable incentives were known and considered.
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Sustainability Initiatives

Help Build™ Carbon Offsets

We have partnered with NativeEnergy to address our greenhouse gas emissions. Through the purchase of NativeEnergy’s Help Build™ carbon offsets, we offset tons of CO2 produced by our office, travel, and property touring – including the client’s touring.

Our offset purchase supports the development of the Ghana Clean Water Project for the installation of Hydraid® water filters–reducing greenhouse gas pollution and bringing clean water and a healthier more productive future to families across the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

For more information, visit www.nativeenergy.com

Surfrider Foundation

We have joined 1% for the Planet because we can do more all together than we can alone. We care deeply about healthy rivers and oceans, that’s why through our 1% for the Planet membership, we partnered with Surfrider Foundation – San Diego County Chapter to support their work with the Tijuana River Action Network (TRAN) addressing the conservation and restoration of the Tijuana River Watershed and its impact on the border region beaches and ocean.

In 2016, TRAM brought in 2,860 volunteers who collected 64,083 pounds of trash and 29 waste tires. They installed 320 native plants and improved 8.5 acres of habitat. With events in Mexico and United States, TRAM 2016 was a huge success!

For more information, visit www.sandiego.surfrider.org and www.tjriveraction.net