Our History

Forged in October 2010, Stokas Bieri Real Estate (SBRE) integrates the regional mid box retail expertise of Stokas Real Estate Advisors in the Midwest with the national specialty boutique retail services of Bieri Company.


Bieri Company
 (formed in 1976) became a national leader in retail real estate consulting. The firm provided exclusive tenant services, landlord representation, legal services and strategic consulting to a wide variety of high-profile retailers.

Stokas Realty Advisors (SRA) was formed in December 2001 to services the real estate site selection process for national retailers throughout the state of Michigan. Jim Stokas, the Principal of SRA has 34 years of exclusively retail real estate experience. Prior to forming SRA, Stokas was Senior Vice President at CB Richard Ellis and Trammell Crow Companies. SRA maintained the highest standards of service, aligning itself with quality retailers, resulting in a stellar reputation with both local and regional developers and land owners.

For over 35 years, the two firms have been able to display the kind of consistent quality service and superior professionalism that compels clients to view a professional partnership with Stokas Bieri Real Estate not as an expense, but as an invaluable member of their team.