Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Real Estate Solutions
Buzz Oates stands as one of the largest privately held commercial real estate investment management companies in the United States, with a strategic focus on California's Central Valley and expansion into the Mountain West region. Our expertise spans industrial and office markets, where we deliver excellence through service with humility. With a fully integrated approach, we combine real estate, asset management, property management, development, and construction to create consistent, innovative solutions for clients. Our portfolio exceeds 27 million square feet of assets under management, valued at approximately $4 billion, reflecting a robust growth trajectory supported by a strong development pipeline. For over seven decades, Buzz Oates Construction, Inc. has built more than 75 million square feet of space, prioritizing sustainable practices through LEED-certified projects.Our property management team proactively maintains building systems to enhance tenant experiences, while our asset management professionals focus on long-term value creation for investors. As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, we emphasize energy efficiency and resource preservation in all operations. Client testimonials highlight our ability to exceed expectations, as demonstrated by successful partnerships with companies like Frito-Lay and Sleep Train. Our leadership team, including Chairman Phil Oates and CEO Larry Allbaugh, brings decades of industry experience to drive strategic growth. With contractor licenses across multiple states and a commitment to third-party construction services, we combine institutional scale with local market expertise to deliver exceptional value.
Services
Real Estate Development
Property Management
Asset Management
Construction Services
Build-To-Suit Facilities
Highlights and features
- We manage 27 million square feet of commercial assets nationwide.
- Our LEED-certified buildings demonstrate sustainable construction leadership.
- Seven decades of combined experience in real estate development and management.
- Client testimonials highlight exceptional service and partnership success.
- Third-party construction services available with proven workmanship.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
- U.S. Green Building Council
What people say
Excellent customer service
Exceeded expectations
Timely project delivery
Valuable partnership
Sustainable practices
Services
Real Estate Development
Buzz Oates specializes in commercial real estate development across industrial, office, and retail sectors. Our team creates value through strategic land acquisitions, entitlement processes, and project execution. With a 27 million square foot portfolio and $4 billion in managed assets, we deliver market-specific solutions that align with investor and tenant needs while maintaining sustainable building practices.
Property Management
Our property management division oversees 27 million square feet of commercial space, focusing on proactive maintenance and tenant satisfaction. By optimizing building systems and reducing operational disruptions, we enhance property value while maintaining long-term asset integrity through localized expertise and institutional resources.
Asset Management
The asset management team creates value for investors through strategic decision-making and market analysis. With institutional scale and local market knowledge, we maximize returns by improving property quality, leveraging market opportunities, and maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders across our national portfolio.
Construction Services
Buzz Oates Construction, Inc. delivers state-of-the-art facilities including industrial warehouses, office buildings, and retail centers. With LEED-certified professionals and 75 million square feet built over seven decades, we combine sustainable practices with competitive pricing to meet client specifications for both portfolio and third-party projects.
Build-To-Suit Facilities
We develop tailored commercial spaces that meet specific client requirements through our build-to-suit program. From initial site selection to final construction, our team ensures projects align with operational needs while maintaining energy efficiency standards and long-term value through LEED-certified building practices.
People
Phil Oates
Chairman of the Board
Phil Oates provides strategic leadership as Chairman, leveraging decades of commercial real estate experience to guide Buzz Oates' long-term vision and growth initiatives across its expanding national footprint.
Larry Allbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Larry Allbaugh oversees daily operations and executive decision-making, driving Buzz Oates' market expansion while maintaining its core values of excellence and service with humility across all business divisions.
Kevin Ramos
Chief Investment Officer
Kevin Ramos leads investment strategy and capital deployment, utilizing extensive market analysis expertise to identify growth opportunities that align with Buzz Oates' portfolio objectives and investor expectations.
Denny Boom
President, Buzz Oates Construction, Inc.
Denny Boom directs construction operations, ensuring high-quality standards across 75 million square feet built while maintaining sustainable practices and client-focused solutions for both internal and third-party development projects.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does Buzz Oates offer?
We provide integrated services including property development, asset management, property management, construction, and build-to-suit facilities across industrial, office, and retail sectors.
Which geographic markets does Buzz Oates operate in?
Our primary focus is California's Central Valley with expanding operations in Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Idaho, and Montana.
Are Buzz Oates buildings LEED-certified?
Yes, we maintain LEED-certified staff and have achieved Silver, Gold, and Commercial Interior certifications across multiple project types.
What is Buzz Oates' construction experience?
Buzz Oates Construction, Inc. has built over 75 million square feet of space since the 1950s, specializing in industrial, office, and retail facilities.
What client testimonials highlight about Buzz Oates?
Clients consistently praise our proactive management, construction quality, and ability to deliver complex projects like 220,000 SF build-to-suits with tenant procurement.
Reviews (4)
Sandie R.
Apr 24, 2020
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What a greedy company, we have paid storage rent for about 9 years for a where house with no electrical bare minimum for 800.00 a month (located in Olivehurst meth captitol of the world) not in the best area. 2 years ago they more than doubled the rent to 1,980.00. We continued to pay such a ridiculous amount with no complaints. Now that we are experiencing hardship due to the Coronavirus we have been late with our rent waiting for the PPA program to be paid this month, we wanted to make payroll for our employees before paying large bills but we have received emails after emails demanding payment and to include late fees.
My husband called and spoke to an Yvette who was rude and told him until he paid the rent for the month she would not speak to him about renegotiating the rent or give us any help in delaying the payment. Stay away from anything rented out by this company and don't even bother talking to this Yvette. Rude and disrespectful as hell. They don't even deserve the one star.
My husband called and spoke to an Yvette who was rude and told him until he paid the rent for the month she would not speak to him about renegotiating the rent or give us any help in delaying the payment. Stay away from anything rented out by this company and don't even bother talking to this Yvette. Rude and disrespectful as hell. They don't even deserve the one star.
Terry Leach Ii
Jun 18, 2019
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I work as a subcontractor for the commercial construction and remodeling side of Buzz Oates. They are definitely the best contractor I work with. Almost everyone I have met in the construction department is friendly, honest and great to work with.
Linda Vance
Jun 07, 2018
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Zac Sweet, You need to start respecting other sales agents when you get a call from them to sell a Building. why do you send emails or flyers when you dont want to work with other agents? i called you on three different occasions and each time you said "I dont corporate with other sales agents" why not? your the only professional one? You have created a bad name for yourself in the real estate industry within Sacramento.
Anybody I talk to, they always talk down when your name comes up. what kind of example are you trying to set? if you are the Vice president of Buzz Oates, that doesn't mean anything to anyone. This is the hard truth that everyone talks about you. You need to start working with other agents if you want a good reputation.
Anybody I talk to, they always talk down when your name comes up. what kind of example are you trying to set? if you are the Vice president of Buzz Oates, that doesn't mean anything to anyone. This is the hard truth that everyone talks about you. You need to start working with other agents if you want a good reputation.
Keith R.
May 21, 2018
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CLEAN RESTROOMS in Buzz Oates' buildings? Often not, because Buzz Oates mgt prefers attractive, small waste containers that overflow with paper towel trash every day littering the floor rather than large, functional waste containers. This makes the buildings look very unprofessional.
