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Cole Martinez has built his career across many facets of commercial real estate, representing both occupiers and agency clients across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, defense contracting, financial services, legal, and technology. Throughout his career, Cole has distinguished himself as a strategic advisor, consistently identifying cost savings and delivering favorable outcomes for his clients through creative problem-solving and skilled negotiation.
Cole's background in investment and leasing at Kilroy Realty Corporation, combined with his experience in business development at Unispace, gives him a unique and well-rounded perspective that sets him apart in the San Diego market. This foundation allows him to leverage deep knowledge of construction, workplace design, and strategy to help clients maximize efficiencies, optimize timing, and manage budget with precision from the earliest stages of a transaction. Since 2018, Cole has been involved and completed more than 270 transactions totaling over 5.0 million square feet of leasing and sales with an aggregate value exceeding $764 million.
Throughout his career, Cole has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and well-connected member of the San Diego commercial real estate community. As a San Diego native, Cole brings an intimate understanding of the market and the relationships that drive meaningful outcomes for his clients. Cole’s extensive network across the San Diego business community, and his unwavering commitment to those relationships, remains the driving force behind his business and his reputation
Cole's background in investment and leasing at Kilroy Realty Corporation, combined with his experience in business development at Unispace, gives him a unique and well-rounded perspective that sets him apart in the San Diego market. This foundation allows him to leverage deep knowledge of construction, workplace design, and strategy to help clients maximize efficiencies, optimize timing, and manage budget with precision from the earliest stages of a transaction. Since 2018, Cole has been involved and completed more than 270 transactions totaling over 5.0 million square feet of leasing and sales with an aggregate value exceeding $764 million.
Throughout his career, Cole has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and well-connected member of the San Diego commercial real estate community. As a San Diego native, Cole brings an intimate understanding of the market and the relationships that drive meaningful outcomes for his clients. Cole’s extensive network across the San Diego business community, and his unwavering commitment to those relationships, remains the driving force behind his business and his reputation
Education
- UC San Diego, B.A. in Sociology
Professional Affiliations/ Accreditations
- California Licensed Real Estate Agent
- Member, National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP)
- CBRE Broker Accelerator Program
- University of San Diego, Professional Mentor
- La Jolla High Varsity Water Polo Coach
Achievements
- Client Outcome Award, Advisory Service, San Diego Region (2018, 2022)
- Innovation Award, San Diego Region (2020)
- Top 5 Largest Tenant Rep Office Lease in San Diego County (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023)
Partial Client List
- Balanced Fitness
- Cox Communications
- Paycom
- NextGen Leads
- Confidential Tech Search Engine
- Drawbridge Realty
- SeaWorld
- Mettler Toldeo
- AMETEK, Inc.
- Manchester Financial Group
- Seaport Scripps Home Health