Colliers Negotiates $24.7 Million Sale of Single-Tenant Net Lease Industrial Portfolio

After nearly three decades in the industry, Michael Kendall has experience in every aspect of commercial real estate, including brokerage, development, acquisitions, entitlements, asset management and construction. As Western Region Executive Managing Director of Investment Services for Colliers International, Michael and his team specialize in representing institutional owners as well as high-net-worth individuals, local entrepreneurs and private equity funds in the sale of industrial investments, including land.

Having sat on the ownership side of transactions for so many years, Michael has a unique perspective relative to the needs and expectations of investors in today’s dynamic market. He is skilled at negotiating complex transactions and is well respected for his integrity and tenacity.

Since 2015, Michael and his west coast team have closed more than $7.1 billion in individual property sales, totaling more than 62 million square feet. When portfolio sales are included, the totals increase to $12.7 billion and 125 million square feet.

Prior to joining Colliers, Michael was a Senior Vice President at CBRE Group and a member of the firm’s National Partners Industrial Platform. Previously, Michael was Vice President of Development and Director of Acquisitions at Turner Development/Turner Real Estate Investments. Before that, Michael was an Orange County Regional Partner for Koll Development Co.

As Executive Vice President in Colliers’ Oakland office, my brokerage practice specializes in the sales and leasing of industrial products along the I-880 & I-80 corridors as well as the Central Valley, primarily at the institutional and corporate level.

Having worked in the industrial sector for 30 years, I have been involved in more than $6 billion in real estate transactions, and I believe the breadth of my experience serves my clients in valuable ways.  I work diligently to bring a level of excellence and responsiveness to every aspect of my brokerage service.   I deeply value the long-standing client relationships I have developed over the years in the business, and get great satisfaction from being included as a valuable contributor to their team.

This is a dynamic and interesting time for Bay Area industrial real estate.  The emerging e-commerce industry and the level of demand for space has transformed the landscape of the business.  As the Oakland Industrial Team leader, I often collaborate with many exceptional colleagues here in Northern California as well as in other national organizations such as The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) and our National Logistics and Transportation Group.

Prior to joining Colliers in 1998, I worked at Cushman and Wakefield in Oakland.  In my free time, I enjoy golf, travel, yoga, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.  I am happy to support a number of important non-profit organizations including Aim High, Northern Lights School, U.C. Berkeley, and The First Tee of the East Bay.

As Director of Western Region Investment Services for Colliers International, Gian specializes in the representation of institutional clients in the acquisition and disposition of industrial properties throughout the Western United States. Gian leads the team’s underwriting and financial analysis from the initial Opinion of Value through the Close of Escrow. Gian is also responsible for investor interfacing and marketing strategy execution of all properties marketed by Colliers’ Institutional Investment Services Group.

In addition to working as a financial analyst in capital markets brokerage, Gian has worked on the ownership side of transactions for several years. This well-rounded experience gives him insight into the requirements and thought process of investors in today’s market.