About Heritage Associates
A summary of our Services, Contact Information & Leadership
Heritage Associates was founded in 1974. Today it is one of the leading real estate sales and management companies in Eastern Iowa. Heritage offers a wide range of real estate products and services for commercial tenants and real estate investors, as well as quality rental housing for the general public.
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage is a central focus of Heritage’s services. Commercial activity includes securing and negotiating locations for new or expanding companies, in addition to the leasing of office and warehousing space. Years of experience in structuring financial packages contribute to the timely and successful completion of real estate transactions.
Property Management: In addition to real estate sales, Heritage operates one of the largest fee-based property management companies in Eastern Iowa. Founded in 1975, Heritage Property Management provides customized turn-key operations for apartment complexes, shopping malls, office buildings, warehouses, condominium associations and student housing.
Business Brokerage is a specialized service Heritage provides to those interested in the purchase or sale of closely-held companies. Active in consulting and sales, Heritage provides confidential professional guidance and assistance to both buyer and seller.
Property Development has long been a prominent part of Heritage’s activity. Quality renovation of existing commercial and multi-family structures, new construction, as well as commercial development projects are popular services available to Heritage’s clients.
Contact Information:
Heritage Associates, Inc.
313 3rd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Phone: 319-365-3610
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Our Broker
Thomas M. Slattery
President - Real Estate Broker
Mr. Slattery first received an Iowa real estate license in 1986, and is a 1988 graduate of Iowa State University, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Immediately upon graduation, he began working in the Iowa City office of Des Moines-based Carlson, McClure and Associates, Inc., at the time the largest commercial real estate appraisal firm in Iowa. In 1993, the Iowa City office became Cook and Associates, and Mr. Slattery continued his employment through 1995, appraising, consulting and analyzing all types of commercial and industrial investment property throughout central and eastern Iowa.
In 1995, Mr. Slattery returned to Cedar Rapids to work for the family business, Heritage Associates Corporation, where he is currently President. Tom oversees all brokerage, property management, commercial leasing and business development, the mentoring of small start-up companies and private client real estate consulting. Mr. Slattery has done expert testimony and has extensive experience as a court appointed receiver. Since joining Heritage, he has been directly involved in the development, renovation and re-development of various commercial and multi-family projects
Mr. Slattery and his wife Lisa, have two teenage sons. He has served on several local boards Junior Achievement of East Central Iowa, Taste of Iowa, Freedom Festival, and has been actively involved in many community volunteer programs and activities. Tom is also a 1999 graduate of the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership for Five Seasons program.