Kratt Commercial Properties
Our Philosophy tagline-
We take on only as many clients as we can properly serve.
Brokerage tagline-
We have the leasing and management expertise to energize your retail center.
Development tagline-
We can turn your property into a thriving high-profile retail shopping mall.
About Us
Why Kratt is One of Colorado’s Leading Retail Development and Brokerage Companies
Kratt Commercial Properties specializes in leasing and developing retail shopping centers in Colorado. We bring together owners, investors, developers and tenants into a mutually beneficial relationship, aimed at creating and growing high-profile shopping centers. With over 30 years combined experience, the Kratt team has successfully leased or developed millions of square feet of retail properties.
Our orientation as landlord/owner advocates provides a unique prospective to clients. As property owners, we understand the big picture of what it takes to create and maintain a thriving retail center. Our philosophy is to always treat your assets and investments like we would our own.
Founded in 1998, Kratt Commercial Property is devoted to high-quality service. Each of our clients is treated with the respect necessary to form a lasting and successful business relationship. Our team is approachable and ready to discuss your project with you. We take on new projects only when our current projects are substantially complete to ensure each project has the resources necessary to achieve your goals. This growth model has enabled us to lease and maintain dozens of shopping centers.
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With Kratt the Landlord is First. Always.
Kratt Commercial Properties has over three decades of combined retail experience, which goes a long way to ensuring the success of any brokerage retail project you bring to us.
Our brokerage divisions’ unique landlord-centric approach to real estate puts you, the landlord or developer listing agent, always at the forefront of our decision making. Kratt has a policy to not actively pursue tenant representation. We feel that the landlords and developers we represent deserve our full attention and support. By choosing Kratt you can rest assured that your assets will be treated with the upmost respect. As property owners, we understand the full scope of the landowner prospective and are committed to serving you.
To discuss your property that is in need of brokerage services, please contact Kratt Commercial Properties.
Development Page
Building Retail Experiences from the Ground Up
Kratt Commercial Properties’ development division is passionate about creating memorable retail shopping experiences for residents of our communities. With approximately 20 years experience in retail projects of all shapes and sizes, Kratt has crafted many landmark retail centers. One of Kratt’s specialties is taking raw land and turning it into a retail hub that matches its natural landscape.
Investment
Our Resources will take your Investment to the Next Level
Kratt Commercial Properties has the time, resources and owner’s perspective to effectively broker the purchase and sale of your retail investment. Our staff is fully-qualified to accurately value and market your retail asset to give you the best return. We analyze leases, management agreements, development agreements, present market and finance conditions as well as many other key components when making decisions about your investment. Our access to national buyers and sellers will ensure maximum exposure for an asset search or disposition.
To learn more about Kratt’s investment services please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Contact Page
If you have a development, investment or brokerage project in mind we’d like to hear from you. We’d love to discuss how Kratt Commercial Properties could serve you.
Listings Page
Do you have a business and need a place to set up shop?
Are you looking for a change of scene?
Is your business expanding and you need more space?
Kratt Commercial Properties owns or leases millions of square feet of retail shopping center land and may have just the place you’ve been looking for. Please click on any of the below properties to download a marketing brochure and learn a little bit more about our properties.
Team Bios
BIO: Kevin Kratt, President
Kevin Kratt is president and founder of Kratt Commercial Properties. Since entering the Colorado real estate market in 1985, Kevin has dedicated his career exclusively to the development and full-service brokerage of retail shopping centers.
For over 18 years, Kevin has looked out for the interests of major shopping center owners throughout Colorado, and has been a true landlord’s representative. In the beginning, Kevin assisted clients in the redevelopment and/or final phase development of existing shopping centers. Now, Kratt and his teams’ specialties have expanded to include development projects that encompass all phases from the ground up.
Kevin’s brokerage and development expertise has led to the creation of numerous prestigious shopping centers. He has been instrumental in developing over 2 million square feet of retail including the Broadmoor Towne Center, Cheyenne Mountain Center, Rustic Hills South shopping center (Palmer Park Boulevard & Academy Boulevard) and The Shops at Falcon Landing (North Academy Boulevard). He is currently developing the City of Colorado Spring’s first Urban Renewal retail project involving Tax Increment Financing (anchored by Costco and Lowe’s Home Improvement Center across from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Campus at Interstate 25 and North Nevada Avenue).
Prior to founding Kratt Commercial Properties in 1998, Kevin worked as managing partner for Sullivan Hayes Brokerage.
BIO: Jason Madsen, Director of Leasing
As director of leasing for Kratt Commercial Properties, Jason Madsen is responsible for overseeing the leasing activities of a class ‘A’ shopping center portfolio consisting of approximately 3.2 million square feet of gross leasable area. Jason’s real world experience in the retail, architectural and construction management sectors coupled with his extensive contact list of tenants provides his shopping center owners and development clients with a complete leasing skill set.
Jason’s broad array of specialties include custom property marketing plan creation and implementation, prospective tenant identification and pursuit, deal formation and lease negotiation, shopping center concept/development planning, design/construction input for shopping centers, Proforma/financial modeling for new development opportunities and redevelopment/expansion concepts for existing shopping centers. As a compliment to his specialties, Jason has been a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers since 2002.
Prior to joining Kratt, Jason owned and operated several businesses, including multiple units of a food franchise in Colorado Springs, CO, and an architectural design drafting company in Salt Lake City, UT. Previously, he was a construction project supervisor for Target Enterprises, Inc and Union Park Center, which is an approximately 900,000 ft2 Class ‘A’ office park.
Jason earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2000, and was accepted into the Graduate School of Architecture at the University of Utah.
BIO: Manny San Fernando, Senior Broker
As Senior Broker for Kratt Commercial Properties, Manny represents landlords in the leasing, sales and development of their shopping centers.
Since joining Kratt Commercial Properties, he has been directly involved in leasing over 150,000 square feet of retail space for national, regional and local tenants. In addition, he has overseen the development of a ground up retail building, and sold retail pad sites to national restaurant users. Manny is currently involved in such high-profile projects as the World Arena Restaurant site and the new City Gate project in downtown Colorado Springs.
Manny brings tremendous business experience, negotiation skills, enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to every project he is involved in. He focuses all of his energy on an assignment until it is successfully completed.
Before entering the commercial real estate industry in April of 2005, Manny was involved in the office technology industry. For over 25 years, he was responsible for the development of nationally successful sales organizations and the negotiation of many multi-million dollar deals.
Currently, Manny is pursuing the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Manager (CCIM) designation.
BIO: Dan Rodriguez, Broker Associate
As broker associate for Kratt Commercial properties, Dan works as a landlord representative for Kratt’s many retail properties.
As a former marketing consultant, Dan has extensive experience in working with small businesses, and developing marketing plans. He is routinely in front of audiences ranging from two to 200, yet has a real knack for connecting and communicating effectively on an individual basis. Dan is tenacious, likes cold calls and has a reputation for driving results.
Dan formerly served as a marketing consultant for Farmers Insurance. During his time with Farmers Insurance, he facilitated the launch of a $40 million national campaign, drove system usage above 93% for his division and was responsible for the training and marketing plan development for more than 400 agents and office staff. Before that, he served as the district marketing director for HealthEquity where his responsibilities included team leadership and management.
Dan received his bachelor’s degree in marketing and business management from Brigham Young University.
