Our “Client-First” Approach Sets Us Apart From Other Metro Phoenix Multifamily Brokers
We at Metro Phoenix Commercial Team, Coldwell Banker Commercial are are committed to delivering exceptional brokerage services for apartment and multifamily property owners across Metro Phoenix, Arizona.
Our Client-First philosophy means your goals—not transactions—come first. We combine decades of experience with insightful market analysis, personalized guidance, and proven investment strategies to help you:
- Maximize property value before, during, and after a sale
- Boost cash flow and ROI during ownership
- Navigate acquisitions and dispositions with confidence
- Leverage local knowledge and national reach for the best results
With our passion for the investor community and deep market expertise, we consistently exceed client expectations and build long-lasting, trust-based relationships. [TIP: We can even help you maximize cash-flow during your ownership]
Knowing the Metro Phoenix Arizona multifamily market like the back of your hand should be a given for any broker you consider working with. Do they know about each past sale including its price, terms and financing? Are they familiar with the specific property? Do they fully understand the current market dynamics beyond just supply and demand? Appraisers often call us to gain insight into unique properties and to verify their property valuations are in-line with the market. This truly happens.
But where we take it farther is in keeping you informed. You can get market data from other Metro Phoenix area brokers or even online. But what does that data mean? What are the trends and why are they influencing the market? What is happening, or will happen, in areas that will impact your investment value?
Our Metro Phoenix Apartment Market Insights blog and quarterly Metro Phoenix Apartment Owners Newsletter published continuously since 1999 will help you make informed decisions. We also have an entire website with video presentations and content from past Metro Phoenix area events for apartment and multifamily owners that we hosted to show them ways to increase their cash flow and overall property value.
We want YOU to have an enjoyable and profitable ownership experience as well as an amazing buying or selling experience.
If you want to chat about Metro Phoenix Arizona commercial real estate, apartments, or multifamily or even just connect for a quick coffee, reach out to us anytime!
– Metro Phoenix Commercial Team, Coldwell Banker Commercial
Jim Kasten, CCIM
Multifamily Team Leader
Arizona Real Estate License BR513453000
Over the past 25 years, Jim and his agents brokered more than 1,200 apartment communities in Metro Phoenix with more than $1Billion in value. He recently joined Coldwell Banker Commercial to re-start his multifamily brokerage, have national exposure for his clients and continue to provide the best service possible.
Jim received a Master’s Degree in geology in 1975 from the Univ. of New Mexico and conducted worldwide mineral exploration for major mining companies. In 1998, he started a new career and joined RE/MAX Commercial Investment in Scottsdale, AZ and formed the Kasten Long Apartment Team. This team achieved national and international awards from RE/MAX Commercial. In 2008, Jim formed his own company (Kasten Long Commercial Group) – still with a focus on apartments / investments. Over the 25-year period, Jim has partnered with clients with ownership on many apartment communities.
In addition to brokerage, Jim also provides apartment market research including the Metro Phoenix Apartment Owner’s Newsletter – quarterly since 1998. He has also served as an expert witness representing apartment owners and has been appointed by the Maricopa Family Court.
Chris Norton
Downtown PHX Advocate
Arizona Real Estate License SA641078000
Chris Norton is a dedicated commercial real estate broker specializing in multifamily and apartment investments across the Metro Phoenix area. With a deep understanding of market dynamics, Chris leverages his extensive experience as an investor to identify lucrative opportunities for his clients.
Since obtaining his real estate license in 2011 and transitioning to full-time brokerage in 2014, Chris has honed his skills in multifamily investing, seller financing, lender notes, and tax defaulted strategies, guided by leading national experts. This comprehensive training enables him to approach transactions with an investor’s mindset, focusing on cash flow, value-add potential, and long-term wealth creation.
A former member of the Arizona Real Estate Investors Association and the Arizona Multihousing Association, Chris has also contributed to several community-focused committees with the Phoenix Community Alliance. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, he is committed to helping clients build robust portfolios and foster stronger communities through integrity and insightful market analysis.
Rick Kehm
Arizona Real Estate License SA669796000
Rick offers a comprehensive range of expert commercial real estate services, with a primary focus on multifamily investments. He also has extensive experience in retail and light industrial leasing and sales.
What sets Rick apart as a trusted advisor is his unique background in business and engineering management, and commercial/industrial construction. This foundation, combined with his in-depth knowledge of the Phoenix multifamily market and years of experience, provides exceptional value to his clients.
Terry Kass
Arizona Real Estate License BR503783000
With over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, Terry Kass is a proven expert in the multi-housing sector, having brokered more than 1,500 properties across metro Phoenix. His career spans all aspects of real estate-including ownership, management, brokerage, renovation, maintenance and development. Terry holds the distinguished CCIM and CPM designations and has consistently ranked among the top performers in sales.
He joined Coldwell Banker Commercial, drawn by its reputation for excellence, national exposure and the opportunity to reunite with his former partner, Jim Kasten.
Outside of work, Terry enjoys yoga, swimming, hiking, weightlifting, and spending time with his two children and two grandchildren..
Andre Linnartz
Arizona Real Estate License SA685530000
Andre is no stranger to real estate and marketing in Phoenix. Born in Arizona, he knows every spot in this town. Starting with small remodels, Andre has gone from fix-n-flips to total rehabs. He now has several multi-family properties around the valley, plus rental houses, he owns and manages. With a watchful eye on the market, Andre is aware of the ups-and-downs of the real estate market, and knows the right time to buy (and sell) in this ever changing market.
Mary “Grace” de las Alas
Not Licensed
Grace de las Alas is a virtual assistant who supports the Metro Phoenix multifamily team with organization, creativity, and a steady commitment to getting things done. With a background in education and management, she spent six years as a college instructor before transitioning into administrative and marketing support, where she discovered her passion for helping teams stay organized and connected.
She values learning, collaboration, and consistency, always aiming to make work smoother and communication clearer for everyone she supports. Grace believes that great teamwork comes from patience, structure, and genuine care for the people she works with.
Outside of work, she enjoys playing volleyball and basketball, spending time by the beach, and exploring creative business ideas that keep her inspired.
Grace is proud to support the Metro Phoenix team’s mission of helping people and communities grow, one connection at a time.
