Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Florence, AL
Pounders & Associates is a full-service commercial real estate firm founded in 1997, dedicated to exceeding client expectations through brokerage, property management, and development services. Our team combines decades of local market expertise with national transaction capabilities, serving clients across retail, office, industrial, multifamily, and special-purpose properties. Holding real estate licenses in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, we leverage hands-on ownership experience to negotiate optimal deals while maintaining a reputation for integrity and dependability. President Justin Bishop, a CCIM designee with the International Council of Shopping Centers, leads a seasoned team including brokerage associate Katie Faires and marketing coordinator Candice Moody.Our tailored property management solutions address institutional and private investor needs, while build-to-suit development services eliminate ownership burdens for businesses. With roots in the Shoals community since founder Gregg Pounders established the firm, we remain Northwest Alabama's only 100% commercial-focused brokerage. Our professionals bring specialized credentials like GRI designations and corporate accounting backgrounds to every assignment, ensuring clients receive technically rigorous yet practical real estate counsel. Active community involvement through volunteer emergency services and local boards underscores our commitment to both professional excellence and civic responsibility.
Services
Brokerage
Property Management
Development
Retail
Office
Industrial
Multifamily
Land
Mixed-Use
Special Purpose
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of commercial real estate experience in the Southeastern United States
- Our team includes Certified Commercial Investment Members with graduate-level real estate coursework
- We provide tailored property management solutions for institutional and private investors
- Our build-to-suit development services eliminate property ownership burdens for businesses
- We maintain active real estate licenses in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee
Associations and certifications
- CCIM
- ICSC
Services
Brokerage
Our brokerage services combine hands-on ownership experience with market expertise to negotiate optimal commercial real estate transactions. We represent clients in buying, selling, and leasing properties across retail, office, industrial, and multifamily sectors. With licenses in three states and national transaction capabilities, we deliver data-driven insights that maximize investment returns while maintaining personalized service.
Property Management
We provide customized property management solutions for institutional owners and private investors. Our services include financial reporting, tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and lease administration tailored to each property's unique requirements. Backed by decades of operational experience, we ensure optimal asset performance while minimizing owner responsibilities through proactive management strategies.
Development
Our build-to-suit development services enable businesses to occupy customized spaces without ownership burdens. We manage the complete development process from site selection through construction, handling financial planning and timeline execution. This service eliminates the time investment and risk associated with property development while delivering facilities perfectly suited to operational needs.
Retail
We specialize in retail property transactions and management, addressing unique requirements for shopping centers and standalone storefronts. Our team understands tenant mix optimization, traffic patterns, and lease structuring specific to retail environments. With market-specific insights, we maximize property value while aligning with evolving consumer demands and commercial retail trends.
Multifamily
Our multifamily expertise covers apartment community transactions, management, and development. We address specific needs for tenant retention, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in residential income properties. Through market analysis and financial modeling, we help investors achieve optimal returns while maintaining high occupancy rates and property condition standards.
People
Justin Bishop
President
President of Pounders & Associates with CCIM designation, Justin has 15+ years of commercial real estate experience. He specializes in brokerage, development, and investment analysis while leading the firm's strategic direction. His ownership perspective enhances client representation in complex transactions.
Katie Faires
Brokerage Associate
Licensed REALTOR with decade-long residential experience transitioning to commercial brokerage in 2021. Former SAAR president and Alabama REALTOR Honor Society member, Katie focuses on sales, leasing, and marketing with GRI-certified expertise in commercial transactions.
Shannon Pettus
Executive Assistant
Supports brokerage and property management operations with accounting background and BBA from University of North Alabama. Manages office administration while applying corporate accounting experience to financial processes at Pounders & Associates.
Candice Moody
Marketing Coordinator
Digital marketing specialist with social media and design expertise enhances the firm's online presence. Former Portland resident brings creative approach to property promotion and brand strategy while balancing local community involvement.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide brokerage, property management, and development services for retail, office, industrial, multifamily, land, mixed-use, and special-purpose properties across the Southeastern United States.
How long has your company been in business?
Pounders & Associates has delivered commercial real estate solutions since 1997, maintaining Northwest Alabama's only 100% commercial-focused brokerage for over 25 years.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the southeastern United States with active real estate licenses in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee, focusing on the Shoals region while handling national transactions.
What credentials does your team hold?
Our professionals include Certified Commercial Investment Members (CCIM), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designees, and International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) members with graduate-level real estate education.
How do you differ from other real estate firms?
We combine local market expertise with national transaction capabilities, maintaining hands-on ownership experience that informs our client representation in all commercial real estate matters.
