Modern mixed-use commercial building at dusk in a Puget Sound community

Grounded Vision.
Elevated Results.

Puget Sound Commercial Real Estate

We acquire, develop, and reposition commercial property across the Puget Sound, with the goal of better returns for our partners and better places for the communities we build in.

Who We Are

A Puget Sound–based commercial real estate development and investment firm, built on over 20 years of local market experience.

Elevate Development Group was founded to put broker-level market knowledge to work as an owner. We look for well-located commercial property where thoughtful development, repositioning, or active management can unlock lasting value, and we invest alongside a small group of partners who share a long-term vision.

  1. 01

    Integrity

    Clear communication and aligned interests. We put our own capital in alongside our partners.

  2. 02

    Discipline

    Conservative underwriting, realistic timelines, and the patience to wait for the right fit.

  3. 03

    Local Knowledge

    Deep relationships with owners, tenants, and brokers from Seattle to the greater Puget Sound and beyond.

Structural steel framing of a commercial building under construction

Investment Focus

Where We Build

Neighborhood retail center with cafe storefronts and a landscaped plaza
  • Retail & Neighborhood Commercial

    A mix of retail, office, and restaurant spaces in neighborhood commercial buildings that serve the everyday needs of the community.

  • Mixed-Use Development

    Ground-floor commercial paired with residential or office above.

  • Value-Add Repositioning

    Under-managed assets improved through renovation, re-tenanting, and better operations.

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Aerial view of the Puget Sound shoreline at sunset with the Olympic Mountains

Elevating Places.

Better buildings. Stronger communities.

Leadership

Cameron Kent

Founder & Principal

Cameron brings over 20 years of commercial real estate experience in the greater Seattle area.

He is currently President of the Commercial Division at Ewing & Clark. His experience spans retail, office, industrial, and multifamily properties, with a background in leasing, investment sales, and property management. That breadth brings a practical understanding of how properties are bought, leased, and operated across the Puget Sound region.

At Elevate, he brings these perspectives together to evaluate opportunities with both owners and tenants in mind, connecting local market knowledge with a long-term vision for each property.

Experience
Over 20 years in commercial real estate
Leases & Sales
More than 500 leases and sales covering over 2 million square feet
Total Transaction Volume
Over $350 million across his brokerage career
Specialties
Retail, office & industrial
Leasing, investment sales & property management

How We Work

From Site to Stabilized

  1. 01

    Source

    Off-market and relationship-driven opportunities drawn from years of local brokerage.

  2. 02

    Underwrite

    Rigorous analysis of the market, tenant demand, entitlements, and project risks.

  3. 03

    Build

    Development or repositioning through close collaboration with trusted architects and contractors, aligned around a shared strategy.

  4. 04

    Steward

    Hands-on leasing and management focused on long-term performance.

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