Corporate Real Estate Advisors is a privately owned real estate firm that provides tenant representation and site selection expertise exclusively for tenants and buyers of office, industrial and retail space. Chosen by the prestigious ITRA Global(International Tenant Representative Alliance) as the regional representative for Atlanta, we offer corporate clients principal level expertise in Atlanta and worldwide.
With each Principal's 30+ years of experience, Corporate Real Estate Advisors provides intelligent strategies and creative solutions for companies, whether large or small, in their real estate matters. We are commited not only to achieve our client's goals, but also to exceed their expectations by maximizing the value of their lease terms, resulting in long term relationships reaching far beyond the initial transactional stage.
Stuart Holcombe has over twenty years of work experience in corporate real estate and is President and CEO of Corporate Real Estate Advisors (CREA), an international commercial real estate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Stuart’s practice is dedicated to serving and representing office, industrial and medical tenants and buyers only. Since he does not believe it is possible to negotiate from both sides of the table, he does not take listings, nor represent landlords or sellers, not now, not ever, never. Stuart understands the needs of corporate tenants, their objectives and the value of their time. He works in partnership, on his client’s behalf, without conflict of interest and with total objectivity.
Stuart founded the firm in 1990 following a 10-year career as an executive with regional and international commercial real estate organizations. Mr. Holcombe specializes in representing Fortune 500 companies, professional firms, medical organizations and emerging growth organizations for the acquisition and disposition of their office space requirements. He brings more than 20 years’ experience in tenant representation. His clients include US Healthworks, Bosche Corporation, Holger Christiansen, Stibo Systems, Philip Morris, CCI Europe, Rockwell Collins, Trade Commission of Denmark, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and CeloNova BioSciences.
Mr. Holcombe’s previous positions included tenures as Leasing and Construction Director of Combined America Development in Dallas, Texas, where his experience included development of shopping centers, apartment complexes and office buildings. As Vice President for Portman Barry Investments in Atlanta, Georgia, his experience included representing landlords and tenants in leases, renewals and dispositions.
Stuart holds a real estate broker license in Georgia and has been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute in Chicago. CCIM is the recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. Stuart is a graduate of LSU and majored in finance, architecture and marketing. He is also a member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors, the Commercial Association of Realtors, the Danish American Chamber of Commerce, The Buckhead Club, and is a charter member of the Atlanta-Peachtree Rotary. Mr. Holcombe has served for many years on the ITRA Global Board of Directors, in many capacities including Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and most recently as Secretary.
Peter Webster has been an active member of the Atlanta Commercial Real Estate Community for over three decades. During that time, he has developed a deep and abiding knowledge of the market and has worked with clients both locally and nationally on assignments including multi-market account management, international representation, build-to-suit, and tenant advocacy. All of this experience has given Webster a unique perspective on the industry and driven the formation of a work ethic and style whose hallmarks are a dedication to the client’s goals and objectives coupled with a keen sensitivity to delivering value tied to the clients’ business strategies.
Peter has been a top producer for both local and national real estate companies. Notably, nine years with CB Richard Ellis where he received the Distinguished Achievement Award for being “Rookie of the Year” and was promoted to the level of Vice President. Peter left that position to join The Staubach Company where he was responsible for managing the marketing efforts for the Atlanta region. More recently, Peter founded a successful commercial real estate brokerage, Davidson Webster Associates and Advocate Commercial Real Estate.
During his career in Atlanta, Peter has been recognized six times for completing a Top Twenty-Five Office Deal of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In addition, he has received the President’s Award and is a Phoenix Award and a Lifetime Member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club.
Peter has served as a Director for the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors and the Chairman of the Forms Committee. He is also presently serving on the Governors Board of the Georgia Institute of Real Estate. In addition, Peter currently serves on the ITRA Global Locations Committee.
Peter is a graduate of The University of Georgia’s Business School where he majored in real estate. Peter lives in Roswell, Georgia with his wife and children. He is active with the city of Roswell and has served as the President of the HOA for his community. Peter is an avid golfer, has a passion for music, and is enjoying raising his family.
Scott Ward is a veteran of over 25 years owning businesses. Successfully representing and consulting other business owners in lease negotiations in the technology, healthcare, retail and manufacturing industries, Scott’s unique perspective keeps in mind the owner/tenant’s long term cash flow needs as a catalyst for future health of his client’s company.
Scott has mentored five former employees to own their own businesses and applies these techniques in formulating winning space solutions for his clients.
He has served on boards or as an officer in Rotary International (Treasurer/International Director), The Chattahoochee Nature Center Board, The North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Scouts BSA (adult training), Toastmasters International, The Georgia Production Partnership (membership, industry relations and governmental relations) and Atlanta Theatre to Go Board. A member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors.
A graduate of the University of Florida. Scott is also a public speaker and presentation coach. He loves fly fishing, sailing and has been known to swing a golf club or two! His family’s accomplishments overwhelm him with pride. If you would like to share a coffee please reach out!
Jennifer Spivey- Associate Broker
Tenant / Buyer Representative specializing in small to medium sized growing businesses. Clients have included high-end retail, the energy sector, law, manufacturing, artist / creative, restaurant, and medical. Jennifer entered the private side of real estate in 2007 as an instructor for EcoBroker, teaching real estate professionals about environmental issues that affect building and development. Prior to that, she worked with the State of Georgia, first in the State Energy Program where she promoted green building and then with the Georgia Land Conservation Program where she facilitated over $55M in complex real estate transactions. She also has extensive experience with zoning, permitting, and environmental ordinances in Fulton and DeKalb Counties where she worked with commercial land development for over ten years. Jennifer holds a BS in Geology from GSU and is a LEED AP.
Dave Richards, Agent
Dave spent the first part of his career with FedEx Corporation in sales and management. Dave then built out FedEx's entire metro Atlanta drive through network, negotiating with some of Atlanta's largest commercial realators to acquire leases.
In 2014 Dave began using his combined 20+ years of corporate and real estate experience for his passion... buying, selling and leasing office space and buildings!
His knowledge and experience in the metro Atlanta office market is extensive and he does excellent work for his commercial clients.
Dave co-ops on a referral basis with many Atlanta area residential agents from a variety of agencies to provide full service commercial brokerage to their portfolio of services. He welcomes any and all agent referrals.
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Larry Culbertson, Associate Broker
Bringing over 24 years of experience in building commercial real estate companies, Larry specializes in leasing and acquisition, property evaluation, contract and transaction management.
Notable projects include, Castleberry Hill, The Lizzie Chapel and King Plow Arts Center.
Larry is a skilled team builder having most recently led the HSI Commercial Real Estate Division, preceded by leading PHP Commercial and KW Commercial Atlanta-Midtown as Managing Director.
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