Coldwell Banker Commercial, Carlsbad, CA

James R. Benson - Senior Vice President / Partner

Flex / R&D Specialist

jbenson@cbcworldwide.com
North County (direct) 760-517-5832
License #01204845

A fourteen year veteran in commercial real estate, Jim specializes in industrial sales and leasing as well as investment sales and industrial land sales in North San Diego County. The first four years of Jim’s career were spent at CB Richard Ellis where he partnered with two senior brokers and formed Team Carlsbad. This team excelled in representing both Tenants and Landlords in Carlsbad. Team Carlsbad was recognized for their tremendous success as the “#1Team” in All Specialties for CB Richard Ellis nationally in 1997.

Jim left CB Richard Ellis and Team Carlsbad to join Coldwell Banker Commercial at its inception in 1999. This move proved to be a good one. In 2004, after achieving the necessary financial goals for three consistent years, Jim was promoted to Vice President and Partner of the firm. The following year, he was able to achieve another financial milestone within his firm and was promoted to Senior Vice President. The awards that Jim has earned while with Coldwell Banker Commercial include the following:


Jim Benson

· 2008 – Number one producer in all specialties for Coldwell Banker Commercial in San Diego and Riverside Counties
· 2007 – Bronze Circle of Distinction Award from Coldwell Banker Commercial Corporate
· 2006 – Platinum Circle of Distinction Award from Coldwell Banker Commercial Corporate
· 2005 – Gold Circle of Distinction Award from Coldwell Banker Commercial Corporate
· 2004 – Silver Circle of Distinction Award from Coldwell Banker Commercial Corporate
· 2003 – Gold Circle of Distinction Award from Coldwell Banker Commercial Corporate

Jim Graduated from Arizona State University in 1992 with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. Upon graduation, he accepted a sales position with Pitney Bowes in Los Angeles selling office equipment to commercial accounts. During his 2-year tenure with Pitney Bowes, Jim was recognized as one of the Top Ten Sales Representatives in the Western Region.

Jim resides in Carlsbad, CA with his wife Mara, his two children, Taylor and Zach and their Jack Russell, Tessa. When Jim is not working he enjoys spending time with his family and surfing.

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