Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Walnut Creek, CA
Income Property Services Advisors was founded to help clients maximize the value of their real estate investments through a comprehensive approach that combines deep market expertise, innovative technology, and a client-centric philosophy. With over three decades of experience in the East Bay Area, our team specializes in commercial and multi-family property transactions, offering services that extend beyond traditional brokerage, including property analysis, tax appeals, and 1031 exchange consultations. Our extensive database of 4,000+ properties, coupled with partnerships with industry leaders like Realfacts and Loopnet, ensures clients receive accurate, real-time market data.As active property owners and repositioning experts, we bring an ownership perspective to every transaction, helping clients navigate market fluctuations, optimize rental income, and leverage favorable financing conditions. Our commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and long-term client relationships has solidified our reputation as a trusted advisor in Northern California's dynamic real estate market.
Services
Buyer/Seller Brokerage
Property Analysis
Market Reports
Tax Appeals
1031 Exchange
Expert Witness
Investment Consulting
Highlights and features
- We maintain an extensive database of 4,000+ Northern California commercial and multi-family properties.
- Our team includes seasoned brokers with decades of East Bay Area market expertise.
- We integrate cutting-edge technology with traditional real estate practices for superior client service.
- Our value-added services include property tax appeals and 1031 exchange consultations.
- We combine ownership experience with brokerage expertise to deliver actionable market insights.
What people say
Strong marketing strategies
Deep market knowledge
Successful property sales
Personalized service approach
Expert transaction guidance
Services
Buyer/Seller Brokerage
Our brokerage services specialize in commercial and multi-family property transactions across Northern California. We leverage a proprietary database of 4,000+ properties and partnerships with leading market analytics platforms to connect buyers and sellers. Our team provides strategic pricing guidance, negotiation expertise, and market trend analysis to maximize transaction outcomes for both local and institutional clients.
Property Analysis
We offer comprehensive property analysis services that assess market positioning, rental potential, and value-add opportunities. Our reports incorporate real-time data from Realfacts, Costar, and Loopnet, combined with on-the-ground insights from decades of East Bay Area experience. Clients receive actionable recommendations for optimizing asset performance and capitalizing on current market conditions.
1031 Exchange
Our 1031 exchange consulting service guides investors through the complex process of deferring capital gains taxes through property exchanges. We provide market-specific replacement property identification, timing strategy development, and coordination with qualified intermediaries. Our clients benefit from our deep understanding of both regulatory requirements and Northern California's investment property market dynamics.
Property Tax Appeals
We represent property owners in tax appeal proceedings to ensure fair assessment valuations. Our approach combines comparative market analysis, income potential assessments, and historical assessment data to build compelling cases. With our expertise in local assessment practices and proven track record, we help clients achieve significant annual tax savings across commercial and multi-family properties.
Market Reports
Our customized market reports deliver actionable insights into Northern California's commercial real estate trends. We analyze vacancy rates, rent growth, cap rate movements, and economic indicators to help clients make informed investment decisions. These reports incorporate both proprietary data from our 30-year transaction history and third-party analytics from industry-leading platforms.
People
Shawn Willis
Owner/Broker
Shawn Willis founded IPS-AG in 1993 after early success at CB Richard Ellis and Grubb & Ellis. With over $360M in transactions, he combines broker expertise with property ownership experience. A CSU Sacramento graduate, he specializes in East Bay investment sales and maintains relationships with 4,000+ property owners.
Saul Arman
Marketing Strategist
Saul Arman brings creative business expertise to IPS-AG, combining asset management experience with innovative marketing strategies. His MBA from Babson College and background in national advertising campaigns help position the firm at the industry's technological forefront while maintaining practical real estate insights.
Mary Foster
Operations Manager
Mary Foster manages IPS-AG's day-to-day operations, creating marketing materials, conducting market research, and maintaining property databases. Her multifaceted role includes designing proposals, analyzing comparable sales, and organizing transaction records to support the firm's client-focused service model.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide full-service brokerage, property analysis, market reports, tax appeal representation, and 1031 exchange consulting for commercial and multi-family properties in Northern California.
How can you help maximize my property's value?
Our team combines market data analysis with hands-on ownership experience to identify value-add opportunities, optimize rental income, and implement strategic renovations that enhance property performance.
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on the East Bay Area including Walnut Creek, Concord, and Martinez, with extensive coverage across Northern California's commercial real estate markets.
Do you work with out-of-area investors?
Yes, we represent both local and institutional investors nationwide, providing detailed market insights and on-the-ground expertise for Northern California properties.
How do you handle property tax appeals?
We prepare comprehensive market analyses and income assessments to support tax appeal cases, leveraging our local market knowledge and historical transaction data to achieve favorable outcomes.
