Marc Karren brings 14 years of commercial real estate experience with a focus on retail investment sales and leasing. Deeply invested in the communities where he lives and works, Marc approaches each opportunity with a relationship-first mindset and a commitment to strengthening local business districts. In addition to brokerage, he has been a small business owner in San Diego for over 20 years, providing a practical owner’s perspective and an entrepreneurial work ethic grounded in real-world experience.

Background & Experience

Pacific Coast Commercial

January 2026 - Present

Director | Brokerage

 

Location Matters

January 2015 - December 2025

Location Partner

Pacific Coast Commercial

January 2012 - December 2015

Sales & Leasing Associate

Civic & Community Involvement

Main Street Organization - Oceanside, CA

Board Member | Economic Development Committee Member

January 2014 - Present

 

 

Business Ownership

Fantastic Sams - Bonita, CA

Owner

January 2003 - Present

 

 

Awards & Recognition

Winner - San Diego Business Journal

Retail Deal of the Year (2023)

The Headquarters at Seaport District - San Diego, CA

 

Runner-Up - San Diego Business Journal

Retail Deal of the Year (2022)

SALT - Oceanside, CA

 

Winner - San Diego Business Journal

Retail Deal of the Year (2013)

The Flying Bridge Restaurant - Oceanside, CA

Education & Professional Development

• San Diego State University Bachelor of Science, International Business 1987–1992

• University of Salzburg – Austria European Studies 1991–1992

• California Department of Real Estate (Lic. # 01912607), Salesperson