ATLANTA—What does it take to drive up occupancy in an Atlanta office building by 60% in just nine months? KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT isn't sharing all its secrets, but it is offering some hints worth noting.

For starters, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based public non-traded REIT just announced a massive leasing push—107,495 square-feet of deals to be exact—at its Powers Ferry Landing East office building in Atlanta. The property, which was 24.86% occupied in mid-2013, now stands at 85% leased.

“KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT was able to capitalize on the recent sale of 6151 and 6201 Powers Ferry Landing East to Fulton County Schools by signing tenants that were scheduled to vacate those buildings,” says KBS Capital Advisor senior vice president Jeff Rader. “Tenants have been attracted to the significant improvements underway at the asset which includes a new lobby, cafe, conference facility, and fitness center.”