The success and reputation of Crossgates is built on more than 50 years experience as a real estate developer committed to uncompromised integrity, quality, and value. This experience has earned the company a superior standing embraced by our many and varied clients over the years. Crossgates continues to build upon the innovative expertise, which has been the hallmark of the company and its founder from the very beginning.
We offer a coordinated approach to all facets of real estate development by advancing and managing an integrated team of professional disciplines to every project, each with the specific skills that insure quality, economy and success. We will maintain our commitment to excellence as we continue our future growth.
Our Approach
As a Full-Service Real Estate Development company with over 50 years of experience, the continuing goal of Crossgates, Inc. is to
Develop and Manage our real estate projects with the highest level of professionalism and integrity, and Create Value for our investors, our clients, and the communities our real estate projects serve.
A successful real estate developer creates Value by identifying and implementing the appropriate improvement strategies for the applicable real estate asset.
A successful real estate developer is a Master of Process. Within each phase of any real estate development project, a myriad of processes are:
- Identified
- Understood
- Documented
- Communicated
- Managed
A successful real estate developer serves as the hub of a wheel of professionals Leading the Team of carefully selected:
- Architects
- Engineers
- Contractors
- Brokers
- Attorneys
- Lenders
Heritage
Arthur C. Schwotzer began his real estate career in 1952 with the formation of Schwotzer-Travis, Inc., a company specializing in the development and construction of single-family homes. In 1958, Mr. Schwotzer founded Crossgates, Inc., a privately held real estate development and construction company. In 1972, his son, Gregg A. Schwotzer, joined the firm and has since risen to the position of President & CEO. Since its inception, the reputation of Crossgates has been built on integrity and innovation in all fields of endeavor. In 2006, Ryan Schwotzer, Arthur's grandson and Gregg's nephew, made Crossgates a three-generation company.
Teamwork
At Crossgates, we believe the real estate development and property management process requires strong team members who offer the diverse talents necessary to provide the highest level of service to our clients and investors.
Our Internal Team Members work closely across a variety of disciplines, including:
- Development
- Construction management
- Property management
- Human Capital Management
- Accounting
- Information technology
- Administrative services
Our External Team Members are selected based the skills that will best suit the needs of each project.
- Architects
- Engineers
- Contractors
- Real estate brokers
- Financial institutions
- Attorneys
- Other professionals
In order to be successful, Crossgates is a master of process for every phase of leasing and marketing; planning and construction; financial administration; and property management.
Crossgates strategically selects the internal and external team members who offer the disciplines necessary for each specific project.
Crossgates understands that all disciplines are necessary and important to develop and manage a successful project.
Crossgates makes certain that each team member has an in depth understanding of how each action or event will impact the other components of development process.
Crossgates understands that no aspect of development is of greater importance than another, and all must be superior in their execution.