C3 Commercial Real Estate was born from the idea that a real estate transaction should be more than merely transactional. We like to think of what we do as real estate reimagined – creating economic and social value through impactful and vertically-integrated real estate services.
Our team is uniquely qualified to work with you to provide insights, experience, and create strategies that benefit you, your stakeholders, and your community.
C3’s Founder/President specializes in buyer and seller representation of a wide variety of commercial asset types. Corbin’s expertise includes prestige listings, new development leasing, landlord and tenant representation, and asset acquisition and disposition for owner/users or investment properties. In recent years, Corbin has emerged as a leader in cannabis real estate and business transactions throughout Michigan and across the country. He is recognized for assisting clients with all license and property types, including green zone properties, municipal and state-licensed facilities, operating facilities, and sale-leaseback investments.
Corbin is also the Founder/President of Corbco Ventures, LLC, a commercial real estate development, and investment firm, and a Founding Partner for Rair Capital, LLC, a commercial lending platform.
Corbin’s clients acknowledge his attention to detail and work ethic. They also admire his site selection skills and market knowledge, which he gained through national and regional buyer/tenant representation assignments with private companies, institutional landlords, REITs, and publicly traded companies. Current and past clients include nationally known developers, retailers, and property owners.
Corbin earned his General Business Management and Human Resources degrees from Oakland University. As an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, he currently sits on the State of Michigan Program Planning Committee as the Membership Chair and the Next Generation Program Planning Committee, along with formerly serving as the State of Michigan Next Generation Chair. Additionally, he sits on the board of the Michigan Commercial Real Estate PAC. He previously served on the board of the Chaldean Young Professionals Network, an affiliate of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, Corbin, on behalf of C3 CRE, was recognized by Green Market Report’s 2023 Michigan Cannabis Awards as the Best Ancillary Service Provider. Corbin was also the 2024 Emerging Commercial Real Estate Professional of the Year Under 40 by the DBusiness Commercial Real Estate Awards.
Charles began his entrepreneurial career by conceptualizing and opening various businesses for a decade. These businesses included an internet café, a wholesale import company, and two smoke shops. In recent years, he also worked as a consultant for cannabis cultivation. Charles has built strong connections, gained experience in a multitude of industries, and made a name for himself as an individual that operates with the highest character and integrity.
When Charles transitioned to commercial real estate in 2018, he began his journey at Iconic Real Estate – a boutique brokerage based in downtown Detroit. Real estate came effortlessly to Charles; working closely with the managing partners, he quickly learned the ins and outs of the business. While at Iconic, Charles focused on the cannabis real estate niche by identifying green-zoned properties in new and existing markets and marketing on/off-market properties to multi-state and local operators. In addition, he also focused much of his time on retail leasing and representing both buyers/sellers throughout the traditional real estate.
Charles brings a multifaceted background to his role at C3 CRE, leveraging expertise in financial analysis, market strategy, and client relationship management. His experience spans commercial real estate, wealth management, and competitive athletics, equipping him with a dynamic approach to acquisitions and dispositions and fostering client success. Charles specializes in property valuation, portfolio analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on cannabis, retail, industrial, and land properties for both owner/user and investment sales assets.
Charles is recognized for his strategic approach, financial expertise, and leadership skills, which have driven results across a wide range of diverse projects. At Charter Oak Financial, he played a key role in refining portfolio strategies by developing sophisticated financial models and streamlining CRM systems, offering senior advisors’ valuable insights that enhanced decision-making. His experience at J-Nann Development Group further sharpened his negotiation and cost management abilities, where he implemented tailored solutions that drove operational efficiency and profitability across high-profile projects in New York, Arizona, and Florida.
Charles is pursuing dual degrees in Political Science and Economics, with a Real Estate minor, at the University of Michigan. At Michigan, Charles serves as the Associate Director of Recruitment for Rho Epsilon Iota, where he has expanded the organization nationally, establishing new chapters at prestigious institutions including the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School), New York University (Stern), and the University of Virginia (Darden). Additionally, he sits as the Co-Vice President of the Michigan Real Estate Club, demonstrating his commitment to fostering mentorship and professional development within the commercial real estate sector.
Complementing his studies, Charles holds certifications in Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Modeling, and Bloomberg Market Concepts. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.
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