Coates & Sowards

Company History

Stephen J. Coates and N. Gary Sowards formed Coates & Sowards, Inc. in 1977 to specialize in fee management. Prior to this time, both individuals had been Regional Property Managers for a large West Coast full-service real estate firm. They believed that there was a need for a smaller, aggressive real estate company to provide personalized management service. Steve and Gary are both active in the company, each managing a portfolio of several properties.

During the past 30 years, Coates & Sowards, Inc. has managed over 5,000,000 square feet of shopping centers, industrial buildings, and office buildings, providing quality management services to businesses and individuals throughout Northern California.

Coates & Sowards, Inc. was conceived during the growth boom in Silicon Valley. We have since extended our reach by recently opening an office in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is currently experiencing a similar population surge of its own.

The prime concentration of activity at Coates & Sowards, Inc. is shopping centers, followed by industrial buildings and suburban office buildings. Although the focus is on property management, we are a full-service real estate firm which allows us to handle leasing and other real estate services for our clients.

Coates & Sowards, Inc. works closely with owners who appreciate a long-term commitment and wish to establish a business relationship with the firm’s principals. Because of the extensive, full-time property management experience at Coates & Sowards, Inc., we have been selected, on many occasions, to be expert witnesses and/or Court Appointed Receivers in multiple counties, and have also worked on foreclosures with financial institutions.

Our Qualifications

Coates & Sowards, Inc. is an Accredited Management Organization® (AMO) and is affiliated with the following organizations:

Institute of Real Estate Management® (IREM)
Building Owners and Managers Association® (BOMA)
International Council of Shopping Centers® (ICSC)
Realtor, San Jose, Board of Realtors
Property Management Division, California Association of Realtors, CAR
Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR)

Our employees hold the following licenses and designations:

CA & NV brokers license
CA salespersons license
NV sales license and property manager permit
CPM (Certified Property Manager)
CSM (Certified Shopping Center Manager)
CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)

Experience and expertise make Coates & Sowards, Inc. the smart choice to manage your commercial property. Coates & Sowards, Inc. is the best investment in protecting your investment.




Company History Stephen J. Coates and N. Gary Sowards formed Coates & Sowards, Inc. in 1977 to specialize in fee management. Prior to this time, both individuals had been Regional Property Managers for a large West Coast full-service real estate firm. They believed that there was a need for a smaller, aggressive real estate company to provide personalized management service. Steve and Gary are both active in the company, each managing a portfolio of several properties. During the past 30 years, Coates & Sowards, Inc. has managed over 5,000,000 square feet of shopping centers, industrial buildings, and office buildings, providing quality management services to businesses and individuals throughout Northern California. Coates & Sowards, Inc. was conceived during the growth boom in Silicon Valley. We have since extended our reach by recently opening an office in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is currently experiencing a similar population surge of its own. The prime concentration of activity at Coates & Sowards, Inc. is shopping centers, followed by industrial buildings and suburban office buildings. Although the focus is on property management, we are a full-service real estate firm which allows us to handle leasing and other real estate services for our clients. Coates & Sowards, Inc. works closely with owners who appreciate a long-term commitment and wish to establish a business relationship with the firm’s principals. Because of the extensive, full-time property management experience at Coates & Sowards, Inc., we have been selected, on many occasions, to be expert witnesses and/or Court Appointed Receivers in multiple counties, and have also worked on foreclosures with financial institutions. Our Qualifications Coates & Sowards, Inc. is an Accredited Management Organization® (AMO) and is affiliated with the following organizations: Institute of Real Estate Management® (IREM) Building Owners and Managers Association® (BOMA) International Council of Shopping Centers® (ICSC) Realtor, San Jose, Board of Realtors Property Management Division, California Association of Realtors, CAR Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) Our employees hold the following licenses and designations: CA & NV brokers license CA salespersons license NV sales license and property manager permit CPM (Certified Property Manager) CSM (Certified Shopping Center Manager) CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Experience and expertise make Coates & Sowards, Inc. the smart choice to manage your commercial property. Coates & Sowards, Inc. is the best investment in protecting your investment.