Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Minneapolis
Obsidian Group is a full-service commercial real estate firm dedicated to helping businesses find optimal spaces for growth while partnering with property owners and investors to maximize value. Our team combines hands-on investment experience with modern marketing strategies to provide clients with data-driven insights into commercial property performance. We specialize in tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, and strategic acquisitions of industrial, office, and retail properties.With a focus on value-add opportunities and market inefficiencies, we leverage our in-house leasing expertise to enhance asset performance. Our principals maintain an active role in transactions, ensuring every deal benefits from firsthand market knowledge and a commitment to long-term client relationships.
Services
Brokerage
Investment Sales
Tenant Representation
Landlord Representation
Buyer Representation
Seller Representation
Industrial Properties
Office Spaces
Retail Locations
Value-Add Investments
Highlights and features
- We maintain active investment positions in commercial real estate, providing firsthand market insights.
- Our team utilizes AI-driven marketing tools to minimize property vacancies.
- We offer white glove leasing services to enhance property value.
- Our principals have executed successful transactions across multiple property types.
- We provide tailored solutions for both first-time and seasoned real estate investors.
Services
Brokerage
Obsidian Group provides comprehensive commercial real estate brokerage services for industrial, office, and retail properties. Our team assists with site selection, financial analysis, and lease negotiations while maintaining focus on flexibility, cost efficiency, and cultural alignment for tenants. We combine market expertise with active prospecting to minimize vacancies for landlords.
Investment Sales
We specialize in commercial property acquisitions and dispositions, focusing on value-add and opportunistic investments. Our principals leverage firsthand market knowledge to identify undervalued assets, execute strategic improvements, and deliver competitive returns. The team maintains an extensive network of buyers and sellers to ensure optimal pricing and transaction efficiency.
Tenant Representation
Our tenant representation services help businesses find ideal commercial spaces through comprehensive site analysis and market evaluation. We manage the entire leasing process including RFP preparation, financial modeling, and lease negotiations. Our approach prioritizes long-term flexibility and cost optimization while aligning with clients' operational requirements.
Landlord Representation
We offer proactive property management services that combine traditional brokerage with innovative marketing strategies. Our team utilizes AI tools and direct outreach to neighboring businesses to reduce vacancies. The white glove leasing service includes property positioning, tenant screening, and lease structuring to maximize asset value.
Value-Add Investments
Our investment strategy focuses on underperforming commercial assets with potential for value creation. We implement targeted improvements and operational efficiencies to increase property yields. The in-house leasing team addresses vacancies promptly while maintaining focus on location fundamentals and multiple exit strategies to mitigate risk.
People
Daniel Kurkowski
Partner, CEO
Daniel Kurkowski specializes in value-add commercial real estate investments and modern marketing strategies. He focuses on creating mutually beneficial solutions through relationship-driven deal-making while maintaining active involvement in Twin Cities community development initiatives.
Brad Heitzinger
Partner, CFO & General Counsel
Brad Heitzinger provides legal and financial expertise in real estate transactions, tax planning, and investment strategy. He conducts due diligence to ensure alignment with equity partners' goals while serving as interim CFO for mid-sized companies.
Ethan Finger
Vice President
Ethan Finger develops real estate opportunities through proactive relationship-building. With experience in commercial brokerage and property management, he leverages market insights gained from early career mentorship in Northfield, MN to deliver strategic solutions.
Sam Carter
Vice President/Investor Relations
Sam Carter serves as a trusted advisor for commercial real estate transactions, combining investment experience with leasing expertise. He builds long-term partnerships with clients ranging from first-time investors to established property owners across diverse market segments.
Jasper Gantriis
Associate
Jasper Gantriis applies diverse business experience to commercial real estate solutions. He focuses on relationship-building and problem-solving while leveraging cross-industry insights from previous roles in insurance sales and retail operations.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does Obsidian Group offer?
We provide brokerage services for industrial, office, and retail properties, including tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, and value-add investment opportunities.
How does Obsidian Group's investment approach differ from competitors?
Our principals actively invest in commercial real estate alongside clients, providing firsthand market insights and maintaining direct involvement in property management and improvement strategies.
What markets does Obsidian Group operate in?
While based in Minneapolis, we focus on Twin Cities commercial real estate markets and identify investment opportunities where market inefficiencies create value potential.
How does Obsidian Group handle property leasing?
We use AI-driven marketing tools combined with direct outreach to minimize vacancies, supported by an in-house leasing team that provides white glove service for tenant placement.
What experience does the leadership team bring?
Our team combines legal expertise, financial acumen, and hands-on investment experience with decades of combined commercial real estate knowledge across multiple property types.
