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Andy Cates | Colliers | Memphis

Andy Cates

Chairman, Principal

Andy Cates’ primary focus is in representing corporations, landlords, and investors in the Memphis area. He has completed approximately 800 transactions involving more than 75 million square feet. Andy represents a multitude of clients, ranging from local business owners to large national corporations/owners. Cates' comprehensive knowledge of the Memphis industrial market has provided him with solid relationships with local and national owners resulting in successful transactions for his clients. Andy has served as a consultant for several large national owners including EastGroup Properties, Hillwood, Hollingsworth Capital Partners, Loeb Properties, Robert Pattillo Properties, ProLogis, and Panattoni.

Andy joined Colliers International in 1998; and in 2004, he received his SIOR designation. In 2005, Cates became partner and vice president of Colliers International | Memphis. In 2007, Andy became executive vice president of brokerage services, directing the efforts for all brokers in the Memphis Brokerage Services group. In 2013, Andy became CEO and president of the Memphis Brokerage Services group and currently serves as chairman.

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About Me

Andy Cates’ primary focus is in representing corporations, landlords, and investors in the Memphis area. He has completed approximately 800 transactions involving more than 75 million square feet. Andy represents a multitude of clients, ranging from local business owners to large national corporations/owners. Cates' comprehensive knowledge of the Memphis industrial market has provided him with solid relationships with local and national owners resulting in successful transactions for his clients. Andy has served as a consultant for several large national owners including EastGroup Properties, Hillwood, Hollingsworth Capital Partners, Loeb Properties, Robert Pattillo Properties, ProLogis, and Panattoni.

Andy joined Colliers International in 1998; and in 2004, he received his SIOR designation. In 2005, Cates became partner and vice president of Colliers International | Memphis. In 2007, Andy became executive vice president of brokerage services, directing the efforts for all brokers in the Memphis Brokerage Services group. In 2013, Andy became CEO and president of the Memphis Brokerage Services group and currently serves as chairman.

Midwest Real Estate News – Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame, 2012

Colliers Everest Award – Recognizing the top 10% of professionals nationally based on production, 2012-2014

Memphis Area Association of Realtors® Pinnacle Awards – Industrial Sales – Broker of the Year, 2014; Commercial Broker of the Year and the President’s Award, 2012; Pinnacle Producers Club, 2004-2018; Industrial Tenant Rep – Broker of the Year, 2011; Industrial Leasing Tenant Elite Award, 2010

 CoStar Power Broker Award for Top Industrial Leasing Broker, 2005-2017; Top Sales Broker, 2011-2017

 Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR), Memphis Chapter – President, 2012-2013; Vice President, 2011-2012; Treasurer, 2010-2011; Program Chair, 2009

Property Type

Industrial, Land

Services

Landlord Representation, Tenant Representation, Capital Markets

Skills

Bank REO, Investment Properties, Land Sales, Warehouses

Specializations

Logistics and Transportation Solutions Group

Education

Bachelor of Arts in History, Rhodes College

Memberships & Involvements

Memphis Area Association of Realtors®, Society of Industrial & Office Realtors

28
Years of Industry Experience

How I can help

Landlord Representation

Our Landlord Representation experts will provide you with a range of services, including assessing similar properties in your marketplace, targeting and attracting potential tenants, finding and signing leases with the right clients and minimizing your risk with thoughtful leases.

Our Tenant Representation services experts will provide you with a range of services, including lease negotiation and renewal, in-depth location analysis and workplace design.

Your Colliers expert will provide you with a full complement of services and specialties, including investment sales, debt and equity placement, market research, valuation and appraisal and transaction management services.

From same-day delivery demands to global shipping and transportation, we understand the complex challenges facing the logistics and transportation industry. And we have the expertise to help you maximize your real estate investment.

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