Bill Mears
Welcome to the new blog of Bill Mears
Bill Mears is one of the most recognized names in commercial real estate within South-central Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Bill is a principal & one of the founding partners of Coldwell Banker Commercial McGuire Mears & Associates. He is a licensed real estate broker in Wisconsin and Illinois.
A well-respected commercial real estate industry veteran, Bill earned two of the most prestigious commercial real estate designations– SIOR and CCIM, a combination that is held by less than 1% of all brokers. In addition, he has been recognized by Coldwell Banker Commercial as one of its top producers nationwide.
He led McGuire Mears & Associates to seven straight years as Coldwell Banker Commercial’s top brokerage firm in the state of Wisconsin. While helping the office garner nationwide recognition for production Bill earned Coldwell Banker Commercial’s Circle of Distinction awards in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008.
Prior to his career as a commercial broker Bill served as president of several economic development corporations established by private sector initiatives at the county level in and around SE Michigan. With over 20 years of experience working with business leaders and municipalities Bill gained a great deal of experience in getting deals done that benefit the community and the businesses that he assisted.
Bill’s roots are definitively Midwest. He was born in Indiana within the shadow of the Indy 500 and traveled to Detroit, Michigan with his mother & father who was an executive with GM. He attended Western Michigan University where he earned a Bachelors and Masters Degree.
Bill Mears’s Specialties:
Leasing and selling office and industrial real estate. Company's focus is representing buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants of all types of commercial real estate along the I 90 corridor from north of Rockford, IL to Madison, WI.Services
Tenant representation
Owner representation/Asset management
Investment property sales
Investment evaluationJoin Us!
We are expanding our sales staff to take full advantage of our growth as we build for the future.
We are seeking to engage trusted allies to grow our sales team. The ideal individual would be characterized by passion for sales, core values of integrity and hard work, and the desire to work as part of a team.You will not need a real estate license or previous sales experience but must possess the ability to get licensed in a timely manner. We are as interested in someone who is starting their career as we are a seasoned veteran.
You will benefit from the compelling Coldwell Banker Commercial, McGuire Mears & Associates' Value Proposition including the CBC Brand national network and training, as well as CCIM education, networking, and technology.
If you are interested in joining our team of professionals please contact me at (608) 752-6325 or bill@mcguiremears.com. In addition, if you are aware of any professionals, associates, or recent graduates who may meet our criteria we would love to speak with them.
FOR LEASE: 1620 Newport Avenue, Janesville, Wisconsin 53546
Masonry building located on foor acres. 22,312 square feet, former multiplex. Built in 1992. General commercial/retail building with ample adaptive reuse & redevelopment opportunities. Size: 22,312 square feet Features: 100…
Mears' Picks
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FOR LEASE: 15 Plumb Street, Milton, WI 53563
Manufacturing/Warehouse building with 12’-22’ ceilings and 25′ x 50’columns. Interior dock with 5 ton bridge and one in-ground dock. Building also hosts 24,812 sf of office space. •Size: 104,000 Total…
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FOR LEASE: 505 S. Wuthering Hills, Janesville, WI 53545
Pre-engineered Steel Skin Manufacturing/Warehouse building with 22’-26’ ceilings and 50’columns. There is one 14’ Grade Door and 15 Dock Doors with power levelers. Building also hosts 11,122 sf of office space…
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FOR SALE: 2555 Kennedy Drive, Beloit, WI 53511
Excellent food grade warehouse. Building has 24’ ceilings and is located just off the I-90/I-43 intersection. Located in Class A community industrial park. Features include wash bay large enough to…
Property Highlights
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FOR LEASE: 1855 Jackson Street, Janesville, WI
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsMetal building offering flex space on Janesville’s South Side. Excellent condition. Ample docks and yard space. Building has a small office- expandable within the building’s square footage. Access to I 90... -
FOR SALE: 1520 Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park, IL 61111
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsSingle tenant retail property located near the corner of East Riverside Boulevard and Forest Hills Road. Surrounding uses include Sears, Super Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreen’s & numerous fast food & fast casual... -
FOR LEASE: 1520 Riverside Boulevard, Loves Park, IL 61111
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsSingle tenant retail property located near the corner of East Riverside Boulevard and Forest Hills Road. Surrounding uses include Sears, Super Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreen’s & numerous fast food & fast casual...
Bill Mears' Postings
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The Gas Pump & Rock County
Posted on May 4, 2012 | No CommentsDaily headlines and talking heads continue to wag on about rising gas prices. And, we are all feeling the increase every time we fill up, whether it’s an SUV’s or... -
The Car is Now a Platform
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No CommentsI can remember it like it was yesterday - standing in the kitchen, my mom announcing that we were moving to Detroit in a tone like “would you like jelly on your toast?”. I must have been in the 8th grade at the time. Detroit meant nothing; moving away from friends and the neighborhood in our small town just outside of Indianapolis was huge. -
Stirrings on the West Coast
Posted on December 9, 2011 | No CommentsConventional wisdom has it that trends begin on the East or West coast. I was heartened to read an article recently that Southern California’s Inland Empire region is seeing spec... -
The Coming Housing Wave
Posted on November 7, 2011 | No CommentsIs housing due for a major comeback? Well, certainly not single family, but, according to a recent Costar report, the multiple family market is “poised for growth”. -
New Tricks For Old Malls
Posted on October 28, 2011 | 1 CommentGoodbye to Circuit Citys and Old Navys; Hello, Gun Ranges, Aquariums, Go-Carts If you own retail/office space it is time to think outside the box so to speak. Nationally, the... -
The Future
Posted on October 14, 2011 | 1 CommentOne of Rock County’s main strengths is its proximity and ease of access to I 90 - which will get a major boost with the addition of two new lanes. The expressway is a major logistics artery connecting our market with the balance of the U.S and to its ports, connecting us with the world. -
Appraisals & Assessments: Weighing Down The Recovery?
Posted on September 2, 2011 | No CommentsThe headline read “Judgement Call” on the Wall Street Journal article on housing appraisals. The buzz on the street is - what the heck is happening to real estate values and those that make that “call”? -
A Moratorium For The Auto Industry
Posted on August 1, 2011 | No CommentsWhile the country and its politicians are focused on what we have dubbed the “Debt Crisis”, I would like to call attention to one part of our economy that could... -
Climate Change Skeptic
Posted on May 31, 2011 | 3 CommentsI am one of those climate change skeptics. Or, at least I was until I began to see subtle changes in the environment. -
We’re Taking Inventory
Posted on May 2, 2011 | 3 CommentsHave you heard this question a few too many times: “So, how are things in Janesville now that the GM plant is ______? (fill in the blank)”? Man, that’s getting old, isn’t it?
