Steve Maestas founded Maestas & Ward Commercial Real Estate, with Phil Ward (now retired) in 1996. With over 22 years of commercial real estate experience, Steve is well versed in all aspects of the business, including the role of advisor, Qualifying Broker, and business owner. He is a native New Mexican and is active in numerous community organizations.

Steve has grown Maestas & Ward into one of the leading commercial real estate service companies in New Mexico. The firm retains an unparalleled reputation for innovation, performance, and ethics. The M&W team is a collaborative advisory that is held in the highest regard by clients and industry peers.

Approximately 80% of the firm’s clients are returning customers, which illustrates the relationship-oriented foundation of Steve’s business philosophy. Steve is recognized as one of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the niche of shopping center development and figures prominently in the field of commercial real estate overall. His honesty, ethics, and drive are unparalleled. Steve’s business achievements are truly reflective of his commitment to shared success.

In fact, Maestas & Ward ranked 14 in the list of 2006 Best Places to Work compiled by New Mexico Business Weekly, which is another reflection of the caliber of people and value system commonly threaded throughout the organization. Under the corporate umbrella, Maestas & Ward employs 35 professionals, including in-house legal counsel, project management-engineering, lease administration, property management, accounting and all facets of advisor/brokerage services.