About

Crafting Tomorrow’s Real Estate Landscape, Today

Welcome to Ballast Properties. We are redefining the standards of real estate through a comprehensive blend of expertise, innovation, and dedication.

Guided by a steadfast commitment to integrity and excellence, Ballast Properties operates as a boutique commercial real estate management, brokerage, and construction firm serving the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin. You are invited to discover the essence of Ballast Properties – a company rooted in a rich history of success, dedicated to personalized solutions, and driven by a vision of excellence.

Two Decades of Mastery, Countless Success Stories.

Our Visionary Journey of Excellence and Precision

Ballast Properties, specializing in all facets of the real estate and construction industries, we always act with integrity and care when it comes to our clients unique needs.
Combined with over 20 years of experience, knowledge of the Minnesota market, and superior negotiation skillsets; Ballast Properties is the perfect choice for representing you in all your real estate transactions. We are an organized team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service using our extensive industry knowledge as well as a thorough understanding of our clientele’s needs

Precision Property Management for Lasting Impressions

Maximizing Potential, Minimizing Hassles

We construct your dreams with seamless expertise and excellence. At Ballast Properties, we believe in more than just erecting structures; we transform your ideas into tangible, architectural masterpieces, ensuring every detail reflects your unique vision. We craft strategies that enhance value, optimize efficiency, and minimize the hassles associated with property ownership. Elevate your property’s appeal, efficiency, and value with our precision-driven management, construction and brokerage services.

Integrity, Expertise & Excellence

Guiding Principles/ Why Choose Ballast Properties?

At Ballast Properties, we provide innovative property solutions for our clients that add value across multiple property sectors and services. Our foundation of success is built on core principles that guide every phase of our work.

Integrity

We believe in transparency, honesty, and ethical conduct. We work hard to ensure that our clients trust us with the most significant investment of their lives.

Expertise

We consistently work for the bigger picture of the client’s success. Our diverse acumen of real estate investment, property management, brokerage,and construction brings a wealth of expertise to every client interaction.

Excellence

Excellence is our standard. From meticulous property management to groundbreaking construction projects, we aim for nothing less than perfection.

Faces Behind Excellence – Meet Our Team.

Our Team

Jason Kramber

President and Co-Founder
Jason began his career in public accounting as a CPA with Deloitte specializing in various industries including real estate. Prior to founding Ballast Properties, Jason served more than 15 years as CFO of a private real estate investment company located in Minneapolis, MN. Here, Jason provided leadership in development, finance, construction, asset management and property management for a portfolio of commercial and residential projects in excess of $200 million in value across multiple assets classes. Jason has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Thomas and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of Minnesota.

JEFFREY COLE

Vice-President and Co-Founder
With a profound passion for real estate and construction, as well as decades of hands-on experience, Jeffrey is the driving force behind the success of our construction and facilities management endeavors. After obtaining a degree in Construction Management from Minnesota State University-Mankato, Jeff honed his knowledge and skills in construction during his years working as a project manager and site superintendent for a St Paul based general contractor. Subsequently, Jeff expanded his expertise into real estate facilities management while serving 15+ years as the lead construction and facilities project manager for a Minnesota based real estate investment company. Jeffrey's commitment to excellence aligns seamlessly with Ballasts’ vision and guiding principles. From groundbreaking to completion, Jeffrey brings a level of craftsmanship that transforms visions into tangible realities.

What Our Clients Say.

Testimonials

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