Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner
Obsidian Group is a full-service commercial real estate firm dedicated to helping companies find optimal spaces for growth while partnering with property owners and investors to maximize value. Our team combines brokerage expertise with hands-on investment experience, providing clients with unique insights into property performance and market dynamics. We specialize in tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, and strategic acquisitions of industrial, office, and retail properties. Our approach emphasizes active engagement, modern marketing techniques, and a commitment to long-term relationships. With a focus on small bay industrial properties and value-add opportunities, we leverage in-house leasing expertise to enhance asset performance and investor returns.Our principals bring decades of combined experience in real estate transactions, legal compliance, and financial strategy, ensuring clients receive informed, results-driven guidance. We prioritize transparency, market knowledge, and tailored solutions to address each client's unique needs, whether navigating complex lease negotiations or identifying high-potential investment opportunities. Our team's dedication to community impact and ethical business practices underscores every decision, fostering trust and lasting partnerships across the commercial real estate landscape.
Services
Brokerage
Investment Sales
Tenant Representation
Landlord Representation
Industrial Property Acquisition
Highlights and features
- We combine brokerage expertise with active real estate investment experience
- Our in-house leasing team accelerates vacancy resolution
- Specialized focus on small bay industrial property value optimization
- Active prospecting using AI tools reduces property downtime
- Principals maintain 100% transparency in transaction processes
Services
Brokerage
Obsidian Group provides comprehensive commercial real estate brokerage services including tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, and property acquisitions. Our team leverages market expertise and active prospecting technologies to optimize transaction outcomes. Clients benefit from our dual perspective as both brokers and property investors, ensuring informed decision-making throughout the leasing and sales process.
Investment Sales
Our investment sales division specializes in identifying and executing value-add commercial real estate opportunities. We focus on industrial, office, and retail properties with market inefficiencies, utilizing in-house leasing expertise to enhance asset performance. Investors gain access to curated opportunities with transparent due diligence and strategic exit planning.
Tenant Representation
Obsidian Group's tenant representation team assists businesses in securing optimal commercial spaces through comprehensive site selection, financial analysis, and lease negotiations. We prioritize flexibility, cost efficiency, and cultural alignment while providing advisory services for relocations, expansions, and renewals across industrial, office, and retail sectors.
Landlord Representation
Our landlord representation services combine proactive marketing with advanced technology to minimize vacancies. We employ AI-driven prospecting tools and direct outreach strategies to connect property owners with qualified tenants, ensuring competitive positioning in the industrial, office, and retail real estate markets.
Industrial Property Acquisition
Specializing in small bay industrial properties, our acquisition team targets assets with value-add potential. We implement targeted improvement strategies and utilize dedicated leasing resources to enhance property yields. This niche focus allows us to deliver specialized expertise in e-commerce, manufacturing, and distribution facility investments.
People
Daniel Kurkowski
Partner, CEO
Daniel Kurkowski leads Obsidian Group's value-add investment strategy, combining real estate expertise with innovative marketing approaches. He specializes in creating mutually beneficial solutions through commercial property transactions while fostering community development through strategic partnerships.
Brad Heitzinger
Partner, CFO & General Counsel
Brad Heitzinger oversees financial and legal operations at Obsidian Group, leveraging his real estate law expertise to guide investment strategies. With extensive experience in tax planning and private equity transactions, he ensures compliance and financial integrity across all client partnerships and investment vehicles.
Ethan Finger
Vice President
Ethan Finger brings hands-on real estate experience to Obsidian Group's brokerage team. His career began in local Northfield, MN real estate before transitioning to commercial brokerage. He focuses on proactive opportunity delivery and maintaining strong client relationships through consistent market knowledge and work ethic.
Sam Carter
Vice President/Investor Relations
Sam Carter serves as a trusted advisor in commercial real estate transactions, combining brokerage expertise with personal investment experience. He specializes in creating strategic partnerships between investors, business owners, and landlords to achieve long-term value creation through data-driven decision-making and market analysis.
Jasper Gantriis
Associate
Jasper Gantriis applies diverse industry experience from insurance sales and retail to commercial real estate brokerage. He focuses on problem-solving and relationship-building, utilizing a unique perspective to identify optimal property solutions for clients while developing his expertise in the Twin Cities market.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does Obsidian Group offer?
We provide brokerage services, investment sales, tenant and landlord representation, and specialized industrial property acquisitions. Our team handles all aspects of commercial real estate transactions and investment strategies.
How does Obsidian Group's investment approach differ from competitors?
Our principals actively invest in commercial real estate alongside clients, providing unique market insights. We focus on small bay industrial properties and value-add opportunities with proven strategies for asset improvement and yield optimization.
What markets does Obsidian Group specialize in?
While we operate nationally, our team has particular expertise in Twin Cities commercial real estate markets. We focus on industrial, office, and retail property types across various investment strategies.
How does Obsidian Group handle property leasing for landlords?
We use proactive marketing, AI-driven prospecting, and direct outreach to minimize vacancies. Our dedicated leasing team ensures properties receive maximum market exposure through targeted tenant acquisition strategies.
Can investors partner with Obsidian Group on real estate opportunities?
Yes, we offer equity partnership opportunities in carefully selected commercial real estate investments. Our transparent due diligence process and multiple exit strategies help align opportunities with investors' financial goals.
