Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Kansas City
For decades, Copaken Brooks has been a trusted partner in commercial real estate, dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of property investment and management. Our full-service approach spans from project inception to completion, ensuring clients understand every nuance of their investments while we simplify the process. We specialize in advisory services, tenant representation, brokerage, acquisition, development, leasing, and property management, with a focus on delivering value-driven solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our team combines deep local market expertise with a proven track record in office, retail, industrial, and medical real estate sectors. By prioritizing relationships over transactions, we build long-term partnerships grounded in transparency, integrity, and results-oriented strategies.With a presence in Kansas City and surrounding areas, we leverage regional insights to connect clients with opportunities that align with their strategic goals. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in landmark projects like Lenexa City Center and Corrigan Station, where innovation meets functionality. As industry leaders, we continuously adapt to evolving tenant expectations and market trends, ensuring our clients remain ahead of the curve. From site selection to asset management, our comprehensive services empower businesses and investors to make informed decisions with confidence. This unwavering dedication to client success has solidified our reputation as a premier commercial real estate firm in the Midwest.
Services
Corporate Services
Tenant Representation
Brokerage
Investment Acquisition
Land Acquisition
Development
Owners Representation
Build-to-Suit
Office Leasing
Retail Leasing
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of commercial real estate expertise in the Kansas City market
- Our full-service model covers every investment phase from strategy to execution
- Client-focused approach prioritizes long-term partnerships over transactional deals
- Proven track record in developing mixed-use destinations like Lenexa City Center
- Specialized teams provide deep sector knowledge across office, retail, and industrial properties
Services
Corporate Services
Our Corporate Services division provides strategic real estate solutions for businesses expanding or relocating operations. We analyze market conditions, negotiate lease terms, and manage space planning to optimize workplace efficiency. With expertise in office, industrial, and medical properties, we help companies achieve their growth objectives while controlling costs.
Tenant Representation
As tenant advocates, we negotiate favorable lease terms and identify optimal locations for commercial tenants. Our services include market analysis, site selection, lease structuring, and renewal negotiations. We represent clients across retail, office, and industrial sectors to secure spaces that align with their operational needs and budget.
Investment Acquisition
We assist investors in acquiring commercial properties that match their investment criteria. Our team conducts thorough market analysis, identifies off-market opportunities, and negotiates purchases to maximize returns. Services include due diligence, financial modeling, and portfolio strategy for office, retail, and industrial assets.
Development
Our development services guide clients through the entire project lifecycle from land acquisition to project completion. We manage entitlement processes, coordinate design teams, and oversee construction to deliver mixed-use, office, and retail developments that meet market demands and investor goals.
Property Management
We provide comprehensive property management for commercial assets including office buildings, retail centers, and industrial facilities. Our services cover leasing, tenant relations, financial reporting, maintenance, and capital improvement planning to preserve asset value and optimize returns for property owners.
People
Bret Gross
Owner's Representative
With extensive experience in commercial real estate development, Bret Gross specializes in representing property owners through complex projects. He focuses on strategic planning and execution for mixed-use developments across the Midwest.
Jon Copaken
Managed Properties
Jon Copaken oversees property management operations, bringing decades of experience in commercial asset management. He specializes in optimizing building performance and tenant satisfaction for office and retail properties.
Kassie Murphy
Leasing Director
As leasing director, Kassie Murphy specializes in office and retail space marketing. She has successfully leased over 1 million square feet of commercial space in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Malcolm Campbell
Brokerage
Malcolm Campbell focuses on commercial brokerage services with expertise in land acquisitions and investment sales. He has represented major developers in securing strategic properties across Missouri and Kansas.
Keith Copaken
Retail Leasing
Keith Copaken leads retail leasing initiatives with a focus on attracting national tenants to mixed-use developments. His market knowledge helps retailers establish strategic locations in growing Kansas City corridors.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide advisory services, tenant representation, property acquisition, development, leasing, and property management for office, retail, industrial, and medical real estate.
Which geographic areas do you cover?
Our primary focus is Kansas City and surrounding areas including Lenexa, Overland Park, and Northland Missouri.
How do you help businesses find commercial space?
We analyze your business needs, budget, and growth plans to identify optimal locations, negotiate lease terms, and facilitate smooth occupancy transitions.
What types of development projects do you handle?
We manage mixed-use developments, office complexes, retail centers, and industrial facilities from land acquisition through project completion.
How can property owners benefit from your management services?
Our property management includes leasing, tenant relations, financial reporting, and maintenance to maximize asset value and tenant satisfaction.
What sets Copaken Brooks apart from other firms?
Our local market expertise, full-service capabilities, and client-focused approach create long-term partnerships that deliver measurable results.
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