Professional Background

John Owens joined Newmark Mountain West in 2019 as a director in the retail division. He is a specialist in site selection, due diligence management and evaluation, entitlements, elements of construction and development, space leasing, and acquisition/disposition of various assets. John has also represented both institutional and entrepreneurial landowners and developers beyond retail uses, including offices, multifamily, automotive uses, and others.

John made his escape from the practice of law to real estate brokerage nearly twenty-five years ago. Since then he has devoted his time to all aspects of the industry, incorporating his legal background to better serve his clients. John’s twelve years’ legal experience prior to his brokerage career includes five years as General Counsel to a regional development firm and seven years of private practice with a focus on real estate transaction work. During that time, John was involved in complex financing and development issues on office, retail, and multifamily residential projects. John’s legal background in this arena provides a rare depth of real estate understanding. His experience assists greatly in John’s ability to orchestrate smooth resolutions to challenges in most real estate transactions. John also possesses special expertise in the area of tax-free 1031 exchanges and is experienced in assisting institutional investors, companies, and individuals in identifying and securing appropriate real estate investments.

Partial Client List

• AutoZone
• Chase
• Sam’s Club
• Uinta Golf
• Walmart

Professional Affiliations

• Member, American Bar Association

Education

• John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1979 from the University of Utah, where he also was awarded his Juris Doctorate three years later.