Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Madison, WI
Kothe Real Estate Partners is a diversified commercial real estate firm dedicated to empowering clients through strategic development, tenant representation, and move relocation management. With expertise in multi-family, hotel, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties, we combine market insights with tailored solutions to help clients anticipate opportunities and execute optimal real estate strategies. Our team brings decades of combined experience in development, acquisitions, financing, and leasing, ensuring clients benefit from proven expertise and a commitment to transparency.We prioritize client relationships, offering personalized advocacy in lease negotiations, space planning, and project execution while maintaining a reputation for integrity and excellence. Our affiliated companies extend our capabilities in property management and development services, enabling comprehensive support for every project phase.
Services
Development
Tenant Representation
Move Management
Property Management
Consulting
Acquisitions
Leasing
Financing
Site Selection
Project Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of commercial real estate experience in development and leasing.
- Our team provides comprehensive services spanning development, tenant advocacy, and move management.
- We prioritize client needs with transparent, data-driven real estate strategies.
- Our market expertise spans multi-family, hotel, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties.
- We leverage proven relationships to secure competitive financing and development incentives.
Services
Development
We specialize in commercial property development, including ground-up construction and adaptive reuse of historic structures. Our expertise spans multi-family, hotel, office, and mixed-use projects, utilizing diverse financing structures like tax credits and PACE financing. With over $500M in completed developments, we deliver value through market research, design management, and strategic deal structuring.
Tenant Representation
As tenant advocates, we negotiate leases and purchases exclusively for clients, reducing costs and securing favorable terms. Our services include space analysis, competitive bidding, and lease provision review. We act as intermediaries to maintain landlord relationships while ensuring clients avoid hidden costs and secure optimal improvement allowances.
Move Management
We minimize business disruption during relocations through customized transition plans. Our team coordinates logistics, technology infrastructure, furniture management, and building access while handling communications and vendor coordination. This allows clients to focus on daily operations while ensuring timely, budget-conscious move execution.
Property Management
Through affiliated company 608 Real Estate LLC, we provide property management services that ensure optimal building performance. Our approach includes stakeholder relationship management, lease obligation tracking, and project oversight for tenant improvements, combining operational expertise with proactive maintenance strategies.
Consulting
We offer expert consulting on real estate financing, market analysis, and development feasibility. Our team evaluates zoning, entitlements, and tax incentives while providing deal structuring guidance. Clients benefit from data-driven insights to maximize returns and navigate complex regulatory environments.
People
John Kothe
Founder
John has 30 years of commercial real estate experience specializing in development, acquisitions, and leasing. He focuses on southern Wisconsin projects and founded Kothe Real Estate Partners to deliver client-centric solutions.
Kevin Page
Co-Founder
Kevin brings 15+ years of expertise in development financing and consulting. As founder of KP Property Development LLC, he contributes strategic leadership in acquisitions and investment activities for the firm.
Teri Bell
Broker
Teri specializes in office brokerage, landlord/tenant representation, and investment sales. With 13 years of experience, she manages nationwide site selection and lease negotiations while leading new business development efforts.
Sheri Rose
Operations Director
Sheri combines architecture and real estate expertise to manage tenant improvements and facility transitions. Her skills in lease analysis and project management ensure client projects stay on time and budget.
Jacci Meier
Move Coordinator
Jacci specializes in move management, handling logistics and details to minimize business disruption. Her project management background ensures seamless transitions for clients during relocation processes.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide development, tenant representation, move management, and consulting services for multi-family, hotel, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties.
How do you help tenants with lease negotiations?
We act as exclusive tenant advocates, analyzing space needs, creating competitive bidding, and negotiating terms to reduce costs and secure favorable lease provisions.
What areas do you serve?
We focus on the Midwest, with expertise in southern Wisconsin, Kansas City, La Crosse, and Rock Falls markets.
How do you handle property development financing?
We utilize diverse structures including tax credits, PACE financing, and private investor capital to maximize returns for partners and investors.
What makes your move management service unique?
We create customized transition plans that minimize disruption, handling logistics, vendor coordination, and technology infrastructure while you focus on daily operations.
Can you assist with historic property redevelopment?
Yes, we specialize in adaptive reuse of historic structures, having completed projects with National Park Service approvals and tax credit financing.
