CRER - Key Persons
As a lifetime resident of Chicagoland, Anthony has always taken an interest in real estate. From an early age, Anthony began working in his family real estate business. Working alongside his father and mentor, he gained invaluable knowledge and insight into the business. During this time he learned about everything from construction and remodeling to property management and investment strategies. This foundation led the way for his passion for real estate.
After attending college, Anthony knew that real estate was meant for him. In 2011 he earned his real estate license and hit the ground running. He began working with buyers and engaging in property management. Anthony developed an intimate understanding of the real estate transaction and the importance of client relationships. After gaining knowledge and experience, Anthony adapted to an ever changing market and began working with sellers and investors. His understanding of the market and ability to find off-market and distressed properties make him an asset to first time home buyers and seasoned investors alike.
Anthony is knowledgeable in all facets of real estate and continues to hone his skills. Himself an investor in real estate, Anthony understands the importance of finding the best deal for his client and exhausts all resources to do so. Anthony takes pride in providing the best possible service to all of his clients, and his attention to detail proves to be an invaluable quality time and time again. Anthony looks at a business relationship more like a partnership that will last a lifetime.
In his free time, Anthony enjoys traveling, playing golf and hockey, and finding new restaurants around the city. If you are interested in any of Anthony's services, contact him today.
Anthony Conforti with CRER (Chicago Real Estate Resources, Inc.) recently facilitated the sale of 6322-28 N Albany Ave. with a sales price of $2,635,000. 6322-28…
Job Titles:
- Senior Director
- Broker Team
Ashley has an extensive knowledge of the Chicago commercial real estate market. After graduating from University of Kansas with a degree in architectural studies, she worked in Kansas City as a commercial leasing agent at a 2.1 million square foot office park. While working for an institutional owner, she learned valuable skills such as client reporting, communication and accountability.
During her past 15 years in the industry, she has represented buyers and sellers of virtually every asset class including retail centers, industrial and office buildings, hotels, development and agricultural land, golf courses, multi-family properties, commercial condominiums, mineral rights and notes throughout the United States. She has executed sales for such clients as Prudential, Huntington Bank, Dow Chemical, Markle Bank, Ambit Funding, Citizens Bank and Private Bank and represented individuals and private equity groups in the purchase of property and notes. Her accelerated disposition marketing background and fine-tuned negotiation skills ensure that she facilitates the most favorable transaction terms possible in the shortest amount of time for her clients.
She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois and Missouri and holds a Certified Commercial Investment Member Designation, CCIM Institute, Chicago. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR), Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR), Real Estate Investment Association (REIA) and Rogers Park Builders Group (RPBG).
A Michigan State University graduate, Ben spent two years working at a third-party logistics agency in which he refined his business skills. He emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining relationships with clients and other professionals in the industry and considers it to be one of his best qualities.
Ben has always had an interest in pursuing commercial real estate. Utilizing his education and prior work experience, he transitioned into this role in November of 2022 and is looking forward to building his portfolio.
Born and raised in the North Shore of Chicago, Ben enjoys exploring all the city has to offer. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family and cheering on the Cubs.
I work with property owners, investors, developers, and business owners to maximize their commercial real estate investment goals. Over 20 years of industry experience and a deep understanding of market trends provide me with the necessary insights for creative solutions to deliver successful outcomes for my clients in various market conditions and segments.
My knowledge and experience spans across property analysis, acquisitions, dispositions and leases. I am in the final stages of the CCIM designation, furthering my commitment to excellence and continued learning. My focus is providing my clients professional, ethical, and personalized service while building long-term value and lasting relationships.
Eric Janssen was born and raised in the Netherlands and has a world of experience-literally. After college, Eric moved to Jakarta, Indonesia, before charting a course for Chicago to live out a new adventure. After a stint in the restaurant management industry, he ventured into the world of real estate, obtaining his broker's license in 1988. Eric quickly achieved a string of successes in management at three major real estate firms: Equity Office Management LLC, Berger Financial Services and Holsten Management Corp. During his tenure at Holsten, he started working with national financial institutions, assisting them with the management of foreclosed commercial properties. During this time, he also gained experience as an investment real estate broker.
New challenges soon followed. In 1995, Eric joined a Chicago based real estate firm as vice president, eventually becoming senior vice president. Here, he assisted lenders with receivership services, management and the disposition of real estate-owned property. As a commercial broker, he continued to help Chicago buyers, sellers and investors. Cementing his position in the area real estate industry were three top commercial sales awards he earned in 1999, 2001 and 2002 from the Chicago Association of Realtors. To date, he has sold more than $500 million in real estate assets.
While busy with a variety of projects, Eric founded Dutch Development Inc. in 1997. In addition to condo conversions, Dutch Development specializes in purchasing and rehabilitating apartment buildings and mixed-use properties. Thus far, they have renovated over 500 units in the Rogers Park, Lincoln Park and Lakeview Chicago neighborhoods. The company has been honored by the Chicago Association of Realtors with three "Good Neighbor Awards" for outstanding rehab and neighborhood development.
In April of 2004, Eric founded Chicago Real Estate Resources Inc. (CRER), a full service commercial real estate firm. Collectively, the CRER team has been involved in commercial sales & leasing transactions in excess of $3 billion. Eric has been appointed receiver in Illinois and Indiana in more than 1,800 foreclosure cases involving assets valued over $2 billion.
In 2015, Eric founded 235 Insurance Ltd. with Keith Murphy, CLCS. The agency specializes in all matters of real estate insurance, representing more than 20 direct carriers. 235 Acts as a preferred vendor for numerous real estate lenders and real estate professionals writing over 1,200 new policies each year, not including thousands of renewals. As Managing Partner of 235 Insurance, Eric provides executive leadership to the agency and communicates our niche capabilities in special assets insurance throughout his banking and real estate industry network.
Eric joined his brother in April of 2019 as a partner in the development company Balance d'eau, founded in 2014 by Olaf Janssen in Delft, The Netherlands. Balance d'eau has developed a unique building system that makes it possible to build floating homes onsite at any location. The company has proven itself with its unique knowledge and network, as the specialist in developing and construction on water. The company is developing several projects throughout The Netherlands. The homes have a small carbon footprint due to the use of solar panels for electricity and heat exchangers for heating and cooling. Also, with all the issues of climate change, these homes provide opportunities to build in areas that may not be suitable for traditional housing.
Finley Askin is a licensed managing broker who specializes in the sale of multifamily properties in the Chicago metropolitan area. Since 2019, Finley has led the execution of over 100 transactions and sold in excess of $250 million in real estate assets. Prior to joining CRER, Finley was at a national brokerage firm where he ranked as the top multifamily broker in 2023.
Clients appreciate Finley's honest and direct approach as well as his expertise as a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior to real estate, Finley worked at Ernst & Young in the Transaction Advisory Services group where he assisted Fortune 500 companies in multibillion-dollar international acquisitions.
Finley graduated with honors from the University of Northern Kentucky where he received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. Outside of real estate, Finley is a sports enthusiast and enjoys traveling, running, and spending meaningful time with family and friends.
Jerry Goldner and Michael Weaver Finalize Purchase of a $1.65MM Contract Assignment
CRER ( Chicago Real Estate Resources Inc.) is pleased to announce the sale of 4937-39 North Damen - A new Development Site. Senior Directors Jerry Goldner and Michael Weaver have…
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Ian Luscombe began his real estate career in 2015 at Marcus & Millichap. The personal nature of this relationship-driven business enabled him to close many transactions. In early 2021, Ian Joined CRER (Chicago Real Estate Resources). During his first year at CRER, Ian represented clients in multifamily and mixed-use transactions of more than $22MM.
In April of 2022, Ian took on an opportunity to take on a more managerial role at Matthews REIS in Chicago. During the next year and a half, he helped grow the Chicago office by recruiting several agents in the industry. Although being a manager was a valuable experience, Ian realized that his true passion lies in the sales side of the business. Ian returned to CRER as a Senior Director to focus on investment property sales on the North Side of Chicago with deal sizes ranging from $500,000 to $10,000,000.
The keys to his success? Taking pride in providing client satisfaction, perfecting his communication and people skills, and keeping his clients happy with a consistent deal flow stemming from his best effort.
Ian graduated from Butler University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
At Butler, Ian played D-1AA football, his team winning Pioneer Football League Championships in both 2012 and 2013. As a student athlete, he developed a hard-working attitude and ability to tackle any obstacles in his way. It is how Ian still gets results, as his clients will attest.
Over the past four decades, Jerry has established a reputation as an ethical and accomplished advisor with sales in excess of $275 million. His clients include international developers-investors, institutional funds, high net worth individuals and neighborhood property owners. Jerry's clients also benefit from his 200-market strong TCN Worldwide network, with offices in Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
The vast majority of Jerry's transactions have been off-market and confidential opportunities. Some high-profile transactions include; the largest deal in SVN history: Walton on the Park (201 Apts.) & One West Walton Site (No. 9 Walton Condos), Cityfront Center Chicago Phase III (Aston or Optima Chicago Center), 250-acre confidential industrial development, 300-330 West Huron (Verso River North), 951-55 W. Huron (Huron Place), 1855-1921 West Diversey (Diversey Condos), 50-acre Galewood Rail Yard (Galewood Crossings' & ‘Galewood Enclave), Willow Hill Executive Center (Northfield IL.) and 14 courtyard multifamily buildings in Evanston, Oak Park & Chicago.
Jerry's real estate education began in high school working with his father Irv, a master carpenter. He spent his summers learning building maintenance and leasing units at apartment buildings. After graduating from college, he expanded his knowledge of property management before starting his brokerage career. In addition, as Director of Acquisitions at Arthur Goldner & Associates, he completed numerous transactions including the Meidinger Tower in Louisville and the Hartford Plaza Shopping Center in Wisconsin. Prior to joining CRER, Jerry was a Vice-President with SVN Chicago Commercial.
Jerry pays it forward as a wildlife photographer and has donated over 200 images to non-profits. He was honored by the Chicago Audubon Society with their "Protector of the Environment" award. His critically acclaimed "Owls of Illinois" photography & video exhibit showed at The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum & FPDCC. He also curated and participated in their Micole Bird Walk & Birds of Chicago permanent exhibits and donated an exhibit to The Lurie Children's Hospital Oncology Floor. He was a winner of the Chicago Park District & FPDCC photo contests and a regular contributor to WTTW's Chicago Tonight, Field Museum, Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald.
Michael Weaver has registered over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry and joined Chicago Real Estate Resources with a wealth of knowledge pertaining to commercial sales.
As a 1985 graduate of Texas A&M, Mike has brokered and leased properties with a value in excess of over $400,000,000. He has worked with a variety of professional and retail organizations, such as American International Group, Northern Trust Bank, Dunkin Donuts, and Payless Shoe Source.
Job Titles:
- Private Investor
- Senior Director
- Buyer in Lincoln Park Acquisition
Nate Gautsche represented a private investor in the acquisition of a 6-unit multifamily property located at 2646 N Orchard Ave, Chicago. This was a rare…
Job Titles:
- Broker
- Buyer in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor
In nearly three years with CRER, Sean has focused primarily on multifamily, retail and industrial investment sales as well as ground up development projects. He came to CRER after 15 years working in capital markets and he brings a deep understanding of financial analysis and risk management principles to assist clients interested in expanding and diversifying their investment property portfolios. Sean was born and raised in Chicago and graduated cum laude from Harvard in 2000. He lives in Burr Ridge with his wife and kids.
Sean Mason represented the buyer in a $3,117,000 purchase of a vacant industrial building in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor. The buyer, who was in an…
Shayne moved to Chicago in September of 2021 from Cincinnati where he grew up. He moved here to pursue a career in Commercial Real Estate Insurance. After becoming licensed and getting his feet wet in the insurance world, he quickly realized his passion for the real estate market in the large city of Chicago. It was at that point Shayne decided to obtain his Real Estate license, knowing it was what he wanted to do now and going forward.
Formerly a lead business development representative for a construction software company, Shayne has always strived to put clients and customers first. Working with project managers, general contractors, and subcontractors gave Shayne insight into the construction world that is applicable in the commercial project field. Whether it is a renovation or a project that has yet to strike ground, Shayne enjoys the process from beginning to end regardless of the size of the project or property. Working with others is a passion and a great challenge in today's day and age. The most important thing to Shayne is being able to be someone that is reliable, understanding, ethical, and persistent. He believes in being someone that is approachable, whether you have known him forever or are meeting him for the first time.
When Shayne is not working; he is either on the golf course, watching sports, or playing poker. He enjoys old school music of all genres and is a movie quote buff. His motivation and drive for excellence comes from the love of his family and closest friends that have been there from day one.
As a broker with Chicago Real Estate Resources and lifelong resident of the Chicago area, Steven has completed over 250 real estate sales and leasing transactions since 2010. His primary focus is listing mid-market investment properties in the City of Chicago ranging in value from $500,000 to $5,000,000.
In 2016 Steven was designated a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). The CCIM designation is the industry's most prestigious Commercial Real Estate certification with a high caliber curriculum and experience requirement that has been met by only 6% of commercial practitioners nationwide. As a testament to the exclusivity of this designation within a 20-mile radius of downtown Chicago, there are currently only 55 commercial Real Estate Brokers holding the CCIM designation. CCIM members successfully complete thousands of transactions annually, representing more than $200 billion in value.
Steven over the term of his sales career has been recognized as a top producer, earning eight sales awards from the CommercialForum a division of the Chicago Association of Realtors. There are over 2,700 members eligible for these awards and only 2% are able to produce the high volume of sales to rank as one of the best Chicagoland Commercial Brokers for the year.
Early in his career, Steven worked as a licensed real estate appraiser where he appraised multi-family, commercial, industrial, office, mixed-use, retail, vacant land, and residential properties throughout the Chicago area. The insights and connections obtained by his time as a real estate appraiser have proven a valuable resource in helping his commercial brokerage clients achieve their goals.
Prior to his career in real estate, Steven earned his BA degree from the University of Iowa. Steven maintains active memberships with CCIM, The National Association of Realtors, and The Chicago Association of Realtors.
Steven Rapoport and Ashley Dillard with Chicago Real Estate Resources, Inc represented the seller, an out-of-state investor in the $1,725,000 sale of an eight-pump gas…
Job Titles:
- Senior Director
- Senior Director With CRER ( Chicago Real Estate Resources, Inc. ) Recently Represented the Seller, a Lincolnwood Based Venture, in the $3, 9MM Sale of 1110
After studying business at Penn State University and University of Illinois at Chicago, Timothy spent five years in restaurant management where he honed his professional and people skills. Timothy always had a love for real estate and decided to pursue as a full time career. Timothy set his sights on commercial real estate. Seeking out niche-orientated opportunities within the industry, he joined with Eric Janssen, founding principle of Chicago Real Estate Resources. CRER has a unique market position in receivership services and is a boutique operation where Timothy felt that he had great growth potential.
Timothy's transactional experiences include multi-family, mixed-use, retail, fractured condo developments, industrial, commercial and land sales. He also oversees more complex deals such as REO auctions, note purchases, portfolio note purchases, and portfolio REO. This wide range of knowledge has made him an asset to many of his clients. Timothy prides himself on working on many challenging deals for his clients and seeing them through from start to finish.
Timothy participates in many charity causes, which includes having raised $275,000 through a college dance marathon for kids with cancer. He continues work on his mission of helping those in need by working closely with Chicago's Toys for Tots charity, hosting an annual Toy for Tots event for the past nine years.
Timothy's professional affiliations include the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), The Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR), The Young Professional Network (YPN) and The West Central Association Chamber of Commerce (WCA).
Timothy Keenan, Senior Director with CRER (Chicago Real Estate Resources, Inc.) recently represented the seller, a Lincolnwood based venture, in the $3,9MM sale of 1110…
Tuyen is a trusted advisor who believes every client can achieve their real estate goals with the right support and resources. With a B.S. in Computer Information Technology, she leverages her analytical and technical skills to develop marketing strategies and manage portfolios. As a North Side Chicago native and fluent Vietnamese speaker, Tuyen possesses diverse knowledge of the local real estate market and is extensively involved with the Asian-American community. She served as President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America from 2019-2020 and has also served on several boards including AREAA's National Commercial Board, CAR Global Council, and CAR Commercial Forum. Tuyen was also named a top producer by the Chicago Association of Realtors' 2022 CommercialForum.
Victor Cornelio is an experienced retail broker who worked for more than eight years at a national brokerage firm prior to joining CRER. During his tenure, he has helped transact more than $230 million in real estate for his clients.
A true Chicagoan, Victor focuses on the Chicago area and Midwest market but keeps an eye on the national scene.
He has many career objectives: to provide market research, advisory services, financing, investment sales and dispositions assistance. Victor's clients benefit from having his many skills at hand while further adding value to their own businesses.
What sets Victor apart? His ability to develop and retain client relationships while providing an array of excellent services. He's energetic, results-driven, and works well under pressure.