Preserving your wealth through asset management.
About Us
South Coast Commercial was founded specifically to serve the exclusive niche investor who seeks to acquire and increase real estate holdings through proactive portfolio management.
We believe that all relationships, whether personal or professional, are based on trust and respect. Our success is based upon our desire to succeed. We operate with tenacity, drive and absolute integrity to achieve outstanding results.
Agents and Brokers
Brian Nelson
Principal / President / Broker
DRE#: 01419860
Brian Nelson is an accomplished real estate professional with both local and national experience in the acquisitions and dispositions of (multi-tenant and single-tenant opportunities), property management, and strategic planning. Brian has an unparalleled track record in improving clients’ return on investment. He has successfully completed $160+ million in small to medium commercial and apartment transactions throughout Southern California.
In 2007, Brian entered into a partnership with
Kevin Hemstreet and founded South Coast Commercial, Inc. Within
only 2 years South Coast Commercial, Inc currently holds over 23%
of San Diego’s current multifamily listing inventory, and
manages over 80+ apartment communities managed within San Diego.
Brian also sits on the Board of Directors of the Commercial Realtor
Alliance of San Diego (CRA_SD), a division of San Diego Association
of Realtors (SDAR).
Brian is a proud father of a beautiful girl named Kyndal, and happily
married to Lani Nelson. Together they live in South Clairemont,
where they enjoy participating in local community events. Boating,
water sports, hiking, camping, and traveling.
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Kevin Hemstreet
Principal / Vice-President / Broker
DRE#: 01419860
Kevin Hemstreet has worked in a sales management capacity for nearly 10 years. Kevin utilizes his progressive sales style, and sales management background, offering his clients a unique blend of money management with a strong emphasis on portfolio development. Kevin is an effective leader with strong communication skills, known for accomplishing objectives.
Since joining forces with his business partner Brian Nelson, combined they have completed over $100,000,000.00 in commercial real estate transactions throughout the country. Becoming an expert in the single tenant NNN lease investment arena. Kevin has a flawless track record of successfully completing 1031 exchange transactions creating increased cashflow and tremendous wealth for his clients.
In 2007, he entered into a business partnership with Mr. Brian Nelson and started South Coast Commercial, Inc. Together, Kevin Hemstreet and Brian Nelson have completed over $100 million in commercial real estate transactions.
Justin Santos
Senior Associate
DRE#: 01854214
Justin Santos was raised in a family of real estate professionals. Working in the business at an early age, he gained valuable experience in both property management and new site development. His involvement in the business taught him the foundation for building his clients wealth; his objective is providing clients with industry knowledge, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
Justin specializes in small to medium apartment buildings and aims provide the best possible service to all of his clients. He is always accessible and strives to exceed the expectations of his clients. Always hungry for continuing education, Justin is active in several real estate groups and desires to constantly grow and adapt to market changes.
Joe Ramos
Senior Associate
DRE#: 01496498
Joe Ramos graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelors in Communications and in Real Estate Finance. He specializes in Multi-Family and Hospitality Investment Analysis.
Joe posses a long history of sales and real estate experience. In his five years as a real estate professional he has demonstrated strong investment analysis skills, efficient work habits, and a detailed knowledge of the San Diego Real Estate Market. By achieving over $40,000,000 in sales, Joe has developed expert market knowledge, negotiation skills, and an ability to close complex transactions.
“I view each client as a business partner. I place myself in their shoes in order to better understand and execute their acquisition and/or disposition objectives”.
Cody Evans
Senior Associate
DRE#: 01496498
An experienced real estate broker with specialization in the acquisition of commercial and residential assets while maximizing the return on investments through proven and comprehensive disposition strategies.
I believe in representing my client with the highest
level of integrity, expertise and professionalism. My goal is to
assist my clients to make informed investment decisions by providing
superb client services and in-depth knowledge of current market
conditions. I seek to establish long and financially beneficial
relationships with every investor I service. In under a decade of
real estate sales I have successfully negotiated over $50,000,000
in transactions, with specialization in marketing, construction,
and tax deferred exchanges throughout San Diego County.
Seth Watje
Senior Associate
DRE#: 01805453
Seth Watje graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He continued his education at the University of San Diego and received his Certificate in Real Estate Finance, Investment, and Development. Seth has focused his commercial real estate career in Multi-Family Investments throughout San Diego County with a special emphasis in San Diego’s South Bay Communities.
Investors/Institutions at all levels of experience enjoy working with Seth due to his ability to negotiate deals, effectively communicate from start to finish, and achieve his client’s objectives. Seth is well versed in the 1031 exchange process, seller financed transactions, and REO/Short Sale transactions. As South Coast Commercial’s top producing sales agent in 2010, Seth prides himself in maintaining long term client relationships.
David Cameron
Senior Associate
DRE#: 01496498
David Cameron has been involved with real estate
in Southern California Since 1998. He sold Residential Development
and High-end single family homes from 1998 to 2002 in Los Angeles.
As he became familiar with the commercial markets he was involved
in Multi-family, Street Retail, Shopping Centers, and Urban Infill
Land Transactions in Los Angeles from 2002 to 2008. David is a fourth
Generation real estate professional. He has an unparalleled passion
for his job and a true love for what he does.
• Personally sold over 500,000 square feet of urban infill
land in Southern California to developers for the purpose of construction
of multi-family and retail projects.
• One of the top 5 salespersons in the firm in Southern California, Which generated sales of over a billion dollars in real estate transactions per year for 3 consecutive years.
• Experience with finance, loan generation, short sales, and REO property Listing/Sales.
• Worked with and for institutional investment groups which were designed and created to establish investment vehicles for clients and principles.
David specializes in selling Apartment complexes
in the County of San Diego and surrounding communities. He has studied
the sale comparable’s and available inventory thoroughly for
these areas.
Gary Kaufman
Senior Associate
DRE #01816761
In business since 2007
Education: B.A. Management Science
- University California San Diego
M.B.A. Emphasis in Finance - University California Irvine
Background: I bring a vast business
background to South Coast Commercial, having spent 20 years as a
manufacturer’s representative for one of the largest domestic
furniture manufacturers and also having owned my own retail business
for over 6 years where I operated 2 successful retail stores with
50 employees. I have an operational understanding of what it takes
to successfully manage and steer a business to profitability and
client satisfaction.
Specialty: I specialize in multi-family investment
properties in North San Diego County, particularly along the 78
corridor.
Client Philosophy: My goal is to partner with my
clients and give them the necessary advice and guidance to evaluate
various real estate investment opportunities that will increase
their wealth. This includes strategies that maximize cash flow,
utilize tax deferment, and increase the client’s net worth.
As a business owner and investor I recognize the value of communication,
service, and follow through. I am focused on building long term
relationships with my clients and watching their net worth grow.
Like an accountant or family attorney, I will provide years of service
and value.
Josh
Browar
Senior Associate
DRE #01824454
In business since 2007
Josh Browar has been a senior associate with South
Coast Commercial, San Diego’s highest volume real
estate brokerage firm specializing in the sale of multifamily properties,
since 2011.
Prior to being associated with South Coast Comercial. Mr. Browar was involved with Hendricks & Partners and ACI Commercial Inc. While at both firms Mr. Browar specialized in Apartment Sales and gained experience in the art of negotiating.
During his time at South Coast Commercial, Mr. Browar has been involved in the sale and acquisition of dozens of investment properties on behalf of clients representing millions of dollars in transaction volume. These properties have included apartment complexes, and land for development.
Mr. Browar has an extensive background in the
Real Estate industry. Having a family heavily involved in Real Estate,
owning over 560 units county wide, Mr. Browar has experience in
investing, brokering, property management and acquisitions. Given
this perspective he is able to view the transaction in the eyes
of a principal.
Benn
Vogelsang
Associate
Benn Vogelsang is a native of California. In 2008,
he graduated from the Honors Program at the University of Washington
in Seattle with a double major in International Political Economy
and Political Science. In college he started for 4 years on the
Men’s Husky Lacrosse team and was the Vice President of his
fraternity, Delta Upsilon. From 2007-2009, Benn owned and managed
a franchise with College Pro Painters where he operated one of the
most successful franchises in North America with regard to sales
produced and customer satisfaction. Benn’s family has owned
commercial real estate assets in California for almost 70 years.
In his first year in business, Benn successfully closed over $6,000,000
in apartment transactions, representing both buyers and sellers.
He has not only worked with private investors but also with the
city and institutional groups as well.
Sean
Bascom
Associate
Sean Bascom focuses on the brokerage of multi-family apartment properties in San Diego. He has assisted clients to facilitate 1031 tax-deferred exchange transactions, execute IRR and leverage analysis for short or long term holding periods and scrutinize cash on cash as well as return on equity functions to see feasibility of an increased investment base.
Sean has successfully represented clients on the
purchase and sale of tens of millions of dollars worth of real estate.
He is well versed in strategies that maximize returns, minimize
taxes and have an overall positive impact on a clients net worth.
Integrity, professionalism and responsive client service are part
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Cameron Ebrahimi
Multi-Family Investment Associate
Mobile: 858.380.8553
Direct: 619.794.0384
Born and raised in San Diego, Cameron Ebrahimi is a SDSU graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. A real-estate fanatic since his youth, Cameron explores all sectors of the market to assist in diversifying for clients while focusing on Multi-Family units throughout the county. With over 4 years experience in 1031 exchanges, asset acquisition & disposition, short-sales, REO’s & foreclosures ranging all product types, Cameron is well versed and a versatile asset in this market.
Clients enjoy working with Cameron because of
his straight-forward and strategic approach to selling and buying
real-estate, intertwining unique market knowledge, negotiation skills
and a strong marketing presence to maximize results. Cameron prides
himself in meeting and exceeding client expectations in a consistent,
honest and professional manner.
Evan Lippow
Junior Associate
Crystal Zillmer
Senior Property Account
Senior Property Accountant at South Coast Commercial
Megan Walters
Assistant Agent
Broker Assistant
Brittnee Woodard
Front Office Manager / Tenant Relations
619-226-6011
woodardscc@gmail.com