About Us

The Bywater Company was founded by Frederick B. “Ted” Bywater in 1977.  Since its inception over 45 years ago, we have managed over ten million square feet of property and completed over 6,000 transactions with a deal volume exceeding $800 million. 

Bill Bywater, CCIM, now serves as President of the company after acquiring the business from his father in 2001.

We are committed to professional and community involvement and are actively networking in the following organizations:

  Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors (CFCAR)

  Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

  National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

  Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)

  Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)

  National Association of Realtors (NAR)

  Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)

  Florida Association of Realtors (FAR)

Our Philosophy

Our Principles  This company is founded on a faith in God, in whom we place our trust. We value our reputation as having a greater worth than profits. Our word is our bond. You can depend on it.

Our CustomerYou are the purpose for our business. The confidence you have shown in us by entrusting us with your business will be merited only if we provide results that exceed your expectations. In dealing with us, you should always expect our performance to model the characteristics of honesty, trustworthiness, competence, expert knowledge, fair dealing, promptness, courtesy, and compassion.

Our Employees  We want to provide a challenging, demanding, supportive and caring environment where every person can reach their full potential in both earnings and achievements. Our example must be such that it challenges each of us to greater good.

Our City  We believe that we have a responsibility, both corporately and individually, to make Orlando a better place to live and work. We are committed to giving back to the community our time, talents, and resources to improve its quality of life.

Our Goals  We want to be known as “The Best” by our customers, employees, and competitors. If we have succeeded as a company, our accomplishments will be measured not in the profits we made, but in the lives we have changed for the better.