John Thornton
CEO & Founder/Managing Broker, Capital Real Estate Group
Atlanta, GA 30305
Specializing in Atlanta Office Advisory & Transaction Services
Phone (404) 400-7451
Mobile (770) 868-6008
Specializing in Atlanta Office Advisory & Transaction Services
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Tenant Rep
Property Types
Office, Retail, Flex
Markets
Atlanta
Bio
As Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Broker of Capital Real Estate Group, John Thornton provides strategic office space advisory services for Fortune 500, professional firms and emerging technology growth companies in Atlanta and in the U.S. He focuses primarily on helping companies reduce their office lease costs, solve their complex office space problems and strategize for future growth across their real estate portfolio.
Mr. Thornton brings to the table over 13 years of exclusive tenant representation experience; he is known for his unparalleled service to all of his clients, his attention to detail, and his ability to solve any real estate problem that a company may have. In his real estate career, Mr. Thornton has consummated more than 350 lease and/or sale transactions within the Metro Atlanta area and the United States.
Prior to founding Capital Real Estate Group, Mr. Thornton was a Vice President at CBRE, Inc. where he was in the Office Tenant Representation group for seven years and prior to CBRE, Inc. part of the Office Tenant Representation group at Colliers International for three years.
Mr. Thornton is married and attends Northside United Methodist Church. He is an avid golfer and loves the outdoors. He has coached both youth football and baseball at Northside Youth Organization. Additionally, he volunteers at The Westminster Schools as a member of the Young Alumni Board.
Professional Affiliations/ Accreditations
2019 Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Phoenix Award
Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors (ACBR), 2008-2018
ACBR Million Dollar Club, 2008-2018
Terry College of Business, Young Alumni Board
The Westminster Schools, Young Alumni Board
Peachtree Battle Alliance, Board Member
Education
B.B.A. in Real Estate, Terry College of Business, The University of Georgia
The Westminster Schools of Atlanta, GA
