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Harrison & Bates Investment Realty Advisors is an investment division of Grubb & Ellis|Harrison & Bates.

Our mission

To be the leading provider of commercial real estate investment solutions by providing innovative resources and world-class customer service.

John Gentry and Zac Frederick have developed an innovative approach to investment brokerage. Our online, interactive marketplace, with the largest database of prospective purchasers in Central Virginia, provides a significant competitive advantage over other brokerage firms.

We deliver

HBIRA provides you a single online tool for purchasing, repositioning or disposing of your real estate investments. HBIRA is committed to providing you with unmatched market selection, a vast pool of qualified investors and nationally-recognized market research. As a client, you will quickly realize the benefits of having HBIRA as a trusted advisor.

Find out today what we can do for you. Create a profile at H&B Exchange or Import your Investment Offering. We’ll have opportunities for you tomorrow.

Advisory Services


  • Qualified & Experienced Investment Sales Team
  • Acquisitions
  • Dispositions
  • Asset Positioning Consultation
  • 1031 Exchange Planning
  • Tax Planning

Targeted Marketing


  • Unparalleled Database of Investors
    • 1031 Exchange
    • Private
    • Institutional
    • Developers
    • Allied Resources
    • Pension Funds
  • Proven 3-Step Process to Achieve Maximum Exposure
  • Ability to generate a competitive buying environment

Capital Strategies


  • Debt & Equity Structuring
  • Innovative Financing Solutions
  • Specialized Lenders and Appraisers
  • Direct Negotiation

Research & Analysis


  • Verified Comparable Sales Database
  • Market Analysis
    • Local
    • Regional
    • National
  • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
  • DCF Certified (ARGUS Software)