Testimonials

Corporate Services / National Accounts

¨      “I just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with Capital Real Estate Partners' handling of our national real estate needs following the acquisition of the commercial lines insurance operations from Great American Insurance in 1999 when I responsible for the acquisition and integration.

As you know, that acquisition required us to rethink our entire real estate strategy across the country, requiring the expansion of some offices, consolidation of multiple offices in other cities, and even closing (via resulting buyouts and / or subleasing) of other offices.  Truly a mixed bag of real estate requirements.  Your firm quarterbacked the entire operation effectively and efficiently; we couldn't have been more pleased. While we were considering this assignment to be more geared toward a national real estate service provider, we are glad we went with a local provider. Quite frankly, I honestly think we were better served. Your constant reporting to us and your willingness to quarterback this from our location allowed us constant access to what was going on by location. You've changed my way of thinking; rather than receiving less service and capabilities from a local provider, we actually received higher and better service.

Your service was consistent throughout the year-long process. You really were there throughout!

Thanks so much for delivering on all of the promises you made to our management group regarding this project. The success of the integration, in which you played a key role, was in large part responsible for my next assignment as Vice President of Personal Lines at OCG.”

Barbara Aras, Ohio Casualty Group

Tenant / Buyer Representation

¨      “Our firm has been very pleased with the professionalism, expertise and unconventional service of Capital Real Estate Partners.  When it comes to commercial real estate transactions, Craig Roberts has demonstrated on a couple of occasions his deep knowledge of the market and his effectiveness in getting the project done on a priority basis.  His firm worked as a partner with our team locally and nationally to understand our specific needs and help us work through a complex maze of issues, options and considerations which ultimately led to a good long-term solution for our firm.”

Don Bush, Managing Partner, Cincinnati Office, PriceWaterhouse Coopers

¨      “I first met and started working with Craig in 1989 when I had the opportunity to buy MRSI.  Craig patiently worked with us for over two years as we tried to move our offices.  We finally found the prefect location and Craig was instrumental in helping us reach very favorable lease terms. 

Craig has been a true partner with MRSI ever since.  Craig took the time to learn our business needs and found the right solutions. Our company has grown very fast during the past ten years, and Craig has helped us negotiate three additional leases and another physical move of our corporate HQ two years ago.  Not only does Craig know the tri-state real estate market, but he is very knowledgeable about local and state governments and potential tax implications. 

Having the right office facilities is critical to our continued success.  With Craig and Capital Real Estate Partners as our partner, I am confident our future real estate needs will continue to be handled efficiently and effectively.”

Randy Thaman, President / CEO, Marketing Research Services, Inc.

¨      “Craig Roberts has worked with Steed Hammond Paul on several occasions over the past decade including helping us to find our present office location in Cincinnati . Craig is thorough and knowledgeable about the marketplace and is creative in the ideas he brings to us for consideration. We continue to work with him and have faith in his approach to helping us meet our needs.”

Gerry Hammond, President and CEO, Steed Hammond Paul Inc.

¨      Craig has represented Ultimus in 3 different lease arrangements and negotiations during the last 7 years.  Craig has always been responsive and has a complete understanding of our needs.  Craig sweats the details and thoroughly reviews the lease agreement and exhibits to make sure all of our concerns have been properly addressed.  In 8 years, when our current lease expires, we will be turning to Craig to represent us again.

Bob Dorsey, Managing Director, Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC

¨      It is a wonderful thing when a big project turns out so well! Many of you know we recently relocated our office space from 312 Walnut, which is the Scripps Center, to the new Rookwood Tower building on Smith-Edwards Road. We could not be more delighted with our move. We had a great experience downtown, but felt we needed to make some changes regarding positioning our Associates in a more centrally located and easily accessible office building... [to see the entire text, click here]

Ron Beschear, Managing Director, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

¨     "I was new to buying commercial real estate and Craig was a Godsend! He took the time to educate me and made certain I understood every step of the process. He is in high demand I always feel I'm his most important client - even though that is certainly not the case.

Craig comes with my highest recommendation! If you are looking for help in real estate, you owe it to yourself to talk with him.  Year first hired: 2004 (hired more than once).  Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity"

Allan Greer, Owner, Marketpath

New Building Construction & Landlord Representation

¨      “Thank-you for your persistence with our building and leasing project.  You have at all times professionally done what was promised when it was promised.  In addition, you tirelessly keep me informed and make yourself available for all questions.”

Blessings, Jim Prushing, RPh, Trenton Drugs, Inc.

Landlord Representation / Investment Sales / Construction / 

Property Management

¨      "Craig, your team did an outstanding job on this assignment.  We hired Capital Real Estate Partners, LLC after two national real estate firms were unable to address our needs to get the building filled.  After one year of working with your leasing, property management and construction team, you took the building from a ongoing negative cash flow position to a positive one.  At that point, your investment team took over and successfully sold the project for us at a price point $4M higher than what we would have accepted when we first hired you.

I truly wish we had more properties in your region.  If we did, we’d send them all to you.  The level of service your team provided was heads and shoulders above what we had received from other service providers in the area."

Brad Coburn, JER Partners

Owner / Seller Representation

¨      "I have been very happy with the way you managed the sale of our building in Springdale. You were professional and efficient from listing the property to selling it and at the closing. I will not hesitate to have you sell property for me again."  

Roy Sweeney, Exair Corporation

¨      "Given the real estate boom of the last ten years or so, I've met more than a few "professionals" who turned out to be less than competent, less than ethical, or both.  Craig Roberts came highly recommended and represented us in selling a commercial property.  In short order Craig quickly proved himself in both categories:  He understands the market better than anyone I've met and his ethical standards are stellar.  He's the first person we'll call when we make our next move"

Scott Geobel, Private Investor

Land Brokerage

¨      "Craig Roberts was most instrumental in assisting with the listing and subsequent sale of my 25+ acres of commercial property. It is a good piece of property, but finding and working with the right potential suitor is difficult at best. Our buyer asked for and we granted some seven amendments to the contract requesting mostly extensions to delay the closing. While these delays were not our first choice as to how we had hoped it would proceed, Craig and I both felt this buyer was still our best opportunity to sell the property. Craig was VERY involved in the negotiations with respect to the amendments. He represented me very well and pushed the buyer as much as possible, again realizing he was our best opportunity to sell.  On a personal note, I have come to know Craig pretty well. I consider him a friend, and personally I have to respect a person before I will call them a friend."

Dave Welsh, Owner, DPR Properties, Inc.

Investment Sales Brokerage

¨      "We were the owners of a small shopping center in a small town and ready to retire.  A local realtor was given the opportunity to sell the property but was unable to find an interested buyer.   Fortunately, we found and commissioned Capital Real Estate Partners to work on this assignment, who promptly found a resident in our community to purchase the property!    I can recommend Craig Roberts and his staff for his professionalism and qualified handling of the sale of our property!   This personal testimonial is just a token of his services rendered." 

 Bob & Ruth Miller, former owners, Northedge Shopping Center, Eaton, Ohio