What people say about us

In their own words

142 client stories, every one of them real

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  “After rebranding our 130 year old organization in 2021, we felt the next step was to find an office space that would provide us with a fresh look and more opportunities in a great business district within the surrounding area.”

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  “My name is Paul Pagel and I am the Founder & CEO of 8 th Light, a custom software design firm. We have worked with Bill and his team a few times before in other cities and our Chicago lease was coming due. We wanted to explore all of our options from downsizing in current building, to coworking space to our own space whether spec or…”

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  “I am Ray Palys, President of Accurate Biometrics. We specialize in fingerprinting technology. We were introduced to Bill Himmelstein by our long time attorney, who told us how he had referred Bill to some other clients’ of his with terrific results. We have several small locations across the Chicagoland and Champaign areas and needed…”

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  “My name is Rich Roleck and I am the CFO of Action for Healthy Kids, a non-profit that works to create healthier schools for all kids. We were coming up on our lease expiration and reached out to TAG as they had done a great job with us on our last lease expiration. We wanted to explore our options to see if we could find a better price…”

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  “My name is Barry Pollard and I am the President of Adivi. We provide managed services for our client’s IT support needs. Before working with Tenant Advisory Group, I had a strategic partnership with the team as we work with very similar clientele. Because my referrals have always seemed pleased with the work TAG has done for them, I knew…”

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  “My name is David Pasquinelli and I am the President of ALCA Carpentry Contractors. We had recently used Bill Himmelstein to help us renegotiate our existing lease in Burr Ridge, IL. We had over a year and a half left on our lease with a remaining obligation of over $150,000. Bill was able to negotiate a reduction in our existing rental…”

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  “TAG worked diligently on our behalf through a long and very detailed process to narrow down the best space possible for our business. They negotiated an incredibly aggressive deal at the Wrigley building that resulted in more than $3.5 million in savings! This included $85 per square foot of tenant improvement allowance, valued at…”

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  “We approached Tenant Advisory Group to help us alleviate some of the short term costs of our new lease by asking them to find a short term tenant to co-occupy space with us until we were ready to use the entirety of our space. We knew that this was a very tall task given the myriad of co-working options that are available in the market.…”

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  “My name is Igor Zhizhin, and I am the President of American Street Capital , a commercial mortgage brokerage firm. I have had the pleasure of having known Bill Himmelstein for the past four years and his company TAG was always a preferred commercial leasing referral for our network. We have a small office space in River North and I was…”

• “My name is Les Kirschbaum and I am the President & CEO of ANI International Inc, an international attorney network specializing in commercial receivables. I first met Bill Himmelstein of Tenant Advisory Group in 2012 at a senior executive networking group. We kept in touch and in 2015 I worked with him to renew my lease. Bill was able to…”

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  “We’ve known Tenant Advisory Group for a couple of years now. We worked together in the past and appreciated how responsive, professional and overall great to work with that Bill Himmelstein and Tina Crnkovich were. We knew we would absolutely turn to TAG again in the future when the time was right. Recently, the time came to re-evaluate…”

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  “I am Ama Addai, Director of Ardmore Roderick, one of the largest minority-owned engineering firms in the Midwest and one of the top 20 largest engi3neering firms headquartered in Illinois. I was connected with Tenant Advisory Group by our President & CEO, who has known Bill for several years and knew that when it was time to look into…”

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  “We were getting frustrated trying to renew our lease with no response from our landlord until TAG got involved. TAG predicted exactly right each step of the way how and when and in what tone the landlord would respond to our requests. It was astounding. TAG saved us money, got free rent added to our proposal, and removed the personal…”

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  “Only about a year into our 5 year lease, we realized we were outgrowing our space. Tenant Advisory Group convinced our landlord to tear up our current lease and move us into a new, larger space with no penalties. While we did add more years of term, the landlord paid for a complete buildout to our specifications, and did so at a…”

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  “I met Bill through our mutual connection with EO – Entrepreneurs Organization. I was trying to find a new space for my company, Aura Innovative Technology, but we weren’t having any luck. After having four different spaces we wanted fall through on us for various reasons, we decided it might be best to have a top commercial broker…”

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  “We met Bill Himmelstein through one of our board members. We have a unique, yet full of potential penthouse space in the loop. The landlord wanted to kick us out and give the space a remodel as they thought they could lease it for $32 per square foot. While also convincing the landlord of our story and that we were the best option for…”

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  “My name is Dr. Barbara Webster and I own a dental practice in Downers Grove. I was referred to Bill Himmelstein by a trusted source who said he was always putting his clients best interests first.”

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  “My name is Darryl Cheeks and I am the Managing partner of Black Rhino Financial Group based in Park Ridge, IL. I had known Bill for a few years as a great networking partner, a man of high integrity, and one who has gone out of his way to help several of my clients. We were outgrowing our space in Park Ridge and wanted to expand into a…”

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  “My name is Alfio Tognocchi, and I’m the managing partner of Blockowicz & Tognocchi, a long time accounting firm. We had a short window of time to find a new office in the western suburbs along I-88 that didn’t have time for a build out. We were introduced to Bill through the deeply trusted Morrie Elstein. Because of Tenant Advisory…”

• “I met Bill Himmelstein many years ago through the Small Business Advisory Council, and my husband and I knew just whom to call when it was time to look for space for our retail business. We were thrilled with the amount of time and effort displayed by Tenant Advisory Group as we searched for the perfect space. Our broker, Cathy, listened…”

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  “My name is Calvin Gin and I am the CFO of Blue Plate Catering. We had recently worked with Bill Himmelstein of TAG and were incredibly pleased with the success of his negotiation. We brought Bill in after we had negotiated terms for a lease extension direct with ownership. Prior to signing any agreement, we asked Bill to review the terms…”

• “I am the President of a boutique lending firm in Chicago. We were in need of new office space for our business, so naturally I called Bill Himmelstein, a supporter of our business, and past client of ours. While we had already found what we thought was a great option, Bill and his team got us an even better deal in the Ravenswood…”

• “I’m Michael Millhouse, President and CEO of BridgePoint Technologies. Bill and I first met through an investment banker at Sikich. We were subleasing our space and the term was about to expire. We still really loved the space and we were hoping to negotiate a deal directly with the Landlord to stay. Tina and Bill worked diligently to…”

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  “Bill and TAG are outstanding commercial space experts for Chicagoland !!”

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  “My name is Patrick Sullivan and I am the CFO of Brilliant, a staffing and recruiting firm. One of our investors and board members had known Bill for a long time and we decided to reach out when our Chicago lease was coming due. Because of Covid, we did not have as many team members coming into the office and we wanted to save some money…”

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  “I’ve known Bill Himmelstein of Tenant Advisory Group for some years. He always invites me to great events filled with business owners and other C-level executives, and we’ve even spent time together on the golf course. Naturally, I reached out to Bill first when our lease expiration was coming due. Tenant Advisory Group set up tours for…”

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  “My name is Anil Ahuja I am the President of a nationwide engineering firm. We had a sublease expiration coming due and had hired Bill Himmelstein because we felt we could trust him at his word. We understood he was a very active broker in the Chicago market and felt he could best represent our needs of finding a quality but affordable…”

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  “I’ve known Bill Himmelstein for many years. He’s an excellent networking partner and has brought me to many great events. We reached out to Tenant Advisory Group when we were originally considering a Co-working space for Caber Hill. However, we were unimpressed after touring through it. We realized a sublease or short-term direct lease…”

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  “Our EOS consultant referred us to Bill Himmelstein. We interviewed Tenant Advisory Group along with several other brokers. While some of the other brokers may have had more experience in our space, we were drawn to TAG’s enthusiasm, honesty and the way they engage with their clients. The Tenant Advisory Group team was extremely…”

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  “My name is Father John Lucas and we have worked with Tenant Advisory Group on our last two lease renewals. With each negotiation regardless of market climate and vacancy rate in the building, they continue to improve upon our rental rate. They have gotten the landlord to fix any outstanding issues with the space as well as secure several…”

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  “I had a broker prior to meeting Bill that found us our current space and did a fine job. However, the reason why I hired Bill was because it was so clear that he cared about me and my business. Bill makes direct introductions to try and refer me to potential clients as well as frequently invites me to top notch networking events where I…”

• “I am the Founder & CEO of the Center for Creative Arts (CCA) Therapy, an arts-based psychotherapy practice and training center offering a wide range of services from toddlers to adults. I had met Cathy Jama at a newly formed women’s business owners networking group, and we had spoken about my intention to find a larger space for my…”

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  “My name is Chris Shaw and I am the founder of Central Coast, an ad agency based in Chicago. We were introduced to Bill through our accountant as we were outgrowing our space in Oak Park and wanted to expand into a downtown presence.”

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  “We had an awesome experience working with Tina and her team at Tenant Advisory Group. Not only was she able to negotiate a great renewal rate for us, but she also got us a newly upgraded space complete with modern finishes and the buildout that we needed in order to efficiently run our business. We are very excited with the results that…”

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  “We were 1 year out from our lease expiration but were outgrowing our space. The space next door was vacant, so we met with the architect to design a larger space including the expansion space adjacent to us.”

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  “Unlike the typical clients of Tenant Advisory Group (TAG) who are seeking to relocate, we were very satisfied with our current space and wanted to stay. We occupied approximately 10,000rsf in a Class A building in the loop with beautiful views. Unfortunately, we were not as pleased with the amount on our rent checks every month. We were…”

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  “We were referred to Bill from Tenant Advisory Group as our lease was coming due. We liked our location, but the space itself was dated and tired. TAG immediately found us a new space we love far more than our old one. It’s in a better building, the space is well lit and we got a beautifully designed brand new suite, all at a similar cost…”

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  “Our names are Dr. Farhi, Dr. Scanlon and Dr. Ray. We met Bill and Tenant Advisory Group through our corporate headquarters as we heard he had already helped many of the other practices reduce their occupancy costs and brought tremendous leverage to his clients with his negotiations. Bill had a reputation of acting with a high level of…”

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  “We were seeking a loft space in River West. TAG located a great space for us and then negotiated a tremendously favorable deal. TAG was able to drop our rate 22% from the original asking, and add 32% additional tenant improvement allowance from the initial offer. Likewise, they negotiated a free rent increase by 50% over the initial…”

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  “I run a CPA firm in the Chicago suburbs. I’ve known Bill Himmelstein for years as a networking partner supportive of my business. We also worked with Tina & Bill from Tenant Advisory Group on our previous lease and were very pleased with their work. Naturally, when our lease expiration was approaching, we reached back out to TAG. Our…”

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  “We knew TAG through a networking group and enjoyed connecting with others at their events. Our lease end was approaching, we weren’t sure if staying in our building would be our best option and we wanted to get a better idea of what else was available. The team at TAG did a great job of helping us to weigh an opportunity to move within…”

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  “CuraLinc signed a multi-year office lease for our call center operations in River North, just before the pandemic went into high gear. After keeping it intact for the first 12 months, we finally realized that the space would no longer be needed, as the employees who were supposed to work there all preferred to work from home. I…”

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  “We worked with Tina Kearney and Bill Himmelstein for our last lease renewal, and were thrilled with the results. However, after spending several years in the same space, it was time for a change. The office no longer functioned the way we needed it to. Tina helped us find many options to explore, including much larger spaces, different…”

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  “My name is John Davidoff and I am the CEO of Davidoff Communications ( www.missiondriven.net ). I was initially referred to TAG by a trusted advisor of mine. They quickly earned my trust by clearly putting me and my business’s best interests first. They were able to find me the ideal loft space that fit my companies’ personality…”

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  “Working with Bill and the team at Tenant Advisory Group was a great experience! Last time I searched for office space, I figured I’d save some money and do it on my own. I ended up wasting hours scrolling through listings, trying to contact agents, and ultimately ending up with a space we didn’t love, and lease terms that probably…”

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  “Our company was outgrowing our space and needed a larger office. Bill and his team came highly recommended, so when we began looking we knew they were the ones to call. The West Loop area was perfect, but not its prices. Bill and his team were able to find a terrific space not too far away in West Town, for about 40% less rent than the…”

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  “My name is Dr. Emilio Couret and I own a dental practice on North Ave called Dente. I hired Bill Himmelstein after he explained to me that I could take my existing lease with three years left and either reduce the rental obligation or purchase my retail suite with a lower monthly cost while building equity. I had never considered the…”

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  “TAG helped us with a sublease in the past so when it was time to find direct office space for our company we happily reached out to them again. We liked our location in the west loop but were thrilled to move into a nicer building close by with great amenities like a bike room, tenant lounge and outdoor roof terrace. TAG helped us get…”

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  “My name is Joe Dwyer and I run Digital Intent and Founder’s Equity (FE). And my name is Nick Stocking and I run Design Cloud (DS). We had each known Bill for a few years. He had partnered with FE as an investor and someone who brought great value to the table through his network. He had also helped me grow DS through strategic…”

• “I was introduced to Tenant Advisory Group via Bill Himmelstein by a trusted advisor of mine. Knowing the referral came from a credible referral source, I had set high expectations for their team. They exceeded my expectations tremendously. Our company had a very unusual requirement, as we desired the type of space that was exclusive and…”

• “I had the opportunity to work with Tenant Advisory Group and Bill Himmelstein regarding new space for my office. From the beginning Bill was professional, ethical and courteous of my time. Any questions that I had were answered immediately and accurately. Bill catered to my needs and wanted to find me a property that was best for me and…”

• “My name is David Doerge and I was the President and CEO of Doerge Capital Management. My firm had hired Bill Himmelstein of Tenant Advisory Group, LLC to help us dispose of our office space. Bill was extremely knowledgeable about the other subleases on the market that competed with ours. He knew what to ask for in rent so as to be more…”

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  “My name is Dr. Ann LaBarge and I am the managing physician of an OBGYN practice in Park Ridge. We were introduced to Bill Himmelstein of Tenant Advisory Group, LLC through the Executive Director of our group, Midwest Center for Women’s Health Care. When Bill was initially introduced, we had an offer on the table from one property of…”

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  “My name is Dr. Frank Zorrilla and I own a dental practice in Hoffman Estates. I was introduced to Bill through another doctor and hired him after I had already negotiated deal terms at a new building, but had not signed the lease.”

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  “My name is Dr. Gregory Bell, and I practice dentistry on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. I anxiously searched for a spot to begin growing my practice, and Michigan Avenue seemed like the perfect location, with its central location and stunning Chicago views.”

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  “My name is Dr. Jessica Becker and I own a dental practice in Arlington Heights. I was introduced to Bill through another doctor and hired him to find a suitable relocation option as well as lead the negotiations with my current landlord.”

• “My name is Dr. Tammy Novak and I head up my own OBGYN practice. We were introduced to Bill through our accountant as we were having tremendous problems with our current landlord who was trying to stick us with a $12,000 tax bill!”

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  “Dreams for Kids is a non for profit that enables children and young adults by replacing charity with opportunity. We have been very fortunate to have gained amazing support from the community and as a result, have been growing steadily over the past few years. Before we knew it, we were outgrowing our space and needed some help. I was…”

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  “I am the President/CEO of E Packaging and had met Bill through an advisor of mine. Over a year prior to meeting Bill, I had identified a property that I was interested in purchasing. However, I was a brand new business with no financials. I engaged a series of three different brokers who each tried working with me but because of my…”

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  “Easterseals provides Early Learning and Disability services for people in Chicagoland. Our CEO met Bill Himmelstein through the Titan 100 Program for C-level executives at just the right time, as our lease was coming due and we found out at the last-minute that we were unable to renew. This was very stressful, as it was essential for us…”

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  “My name is Brett Gitskin and am the President of ECS Midwest, LLC an ENR 500 engineering consulting firm in the loop. I was first introduced to Bill Himmelstein by our commercial banker, whom I trust. After meeting, Bill invited me to a number of both fun and educational events with opportunities to meet potential clients and other great…”

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  “My name is Joe Havey and I am the CEO of an engineering firm called eCube. We recently utilized TAG’s services for the third time. Bill and his team originally found us the space we are in and have since renewed us twice. While we felt they did an amazing job finding us the perfect space for our business and negotiated the best deal in…”

• “I am the Managing Partner of a mid-size engineering firm located on Michigan Avenue. We had conducted an extensive search for brokers, but after a long process, we hired Bill Himmelstein of Tenant Advisory Group, LLC, mainly based upon his past efforts in helping us gain new clients.”

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  “My name is Rev. Doug Bradshaw and I am the Executive Director of Facing Forward to End Homelessness. We were in need of new office space for our nonprofit, so I reached out to Tenant Advisory Group as they had been long-time supporters of our organization. Robret, our Director of Operations, took the reins on this assignment and was…”

• “We are a not-for-profit social welfare organization that was connected to Bill Himmelstein through a trusted advisor of ours. Bill offered to help our organization secure some free rent, and all we had to do was add that same number of months back into our leasing term. We were surprised and impressed that the Tenant Advisory Group team…”

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  “Felix Global is an executive search, professional recruiting, talent development, consulting and career transition firm based in Chicago and Toronto. We had recently acquired another firm and needed a bigger space to consolidate the two separate offices in Chicago. We were connected to Tenant Advisory Group through a relationship at the…”

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  “My name is Pete Katai and I run the Midwest region for FLS Transportation, a freight and shipping brokerage company with a presence all over North America. I had initially met Bill because our parents had a relationship with his parents. When my firm taped me to open and run the Chicago office I reached out to him.”

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  “My business provides authentic game show experiences for the masses. We already had several locations around the country, and reached out to Tenant Advisory Group for help with opening our first location in the Chicagoland area. Tina helped us look at quite a number of spaces until we finally found the right one. The location was great…”

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  “My name is Mike Berntsen and I’m the CEO of Gentleman’s Cooperative, a custom men’s clothier. At the time we met Bill Himmelstein, we were already finished with the process of negotiating our lease with our current landlord ourselves, but we weren’t getting much, if anything, in the deal. Tenant Advisory Group stepped in and in order to…”

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  “Bill and Tina helped us to negotiate a new lease on an upgraded space with our landlord. I found them both to be responsive, considerate, and thoughtful, and they gave great advice and guidance. Would highly recommend them for anyone looking for help with a commercial lease.”

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  “When we engaged Tenant Advisory Group’s services, we were pretty sure we wanted to stay in our building but weren’t sure how our terms would compare elsewhere. Using their advanced market research, TAG came up with great comps to use as leverage and they negotiated expertly to get a deal we didn’t think was possible. They renegotiated…”

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  “Tenant Advisory Group was very helpful and easy to work with. They are very knowledgeable, responsive and helped us negotiate the best terms for the new rental contract.”

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  “I’m the CEO of a growing communications firm. When I first began looking for a space for my growing business, I wanted to work with several brokers to make sure I was getting the most of the Chicago real estate market. I contacted Bill to see if he would be interested in being a part of the team to find my perfect location, but he said…”

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  “Harper Health is a premier provider of concierge primary care, with numerous locations throughout the country, and continued growth. I was introduced to Bill prior to having a real estate need, but got to know him as he’d invited me as his guest to a few great events with other C-level executives. When we began to outgrow our space in…”

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  “This was our second time working with Tenant Advisory Group and are very pleased with the results. We had spent the past few years in coworking spaces, but after several internal changes, decided it was time to find a dedicated space. After touring several buildings, Tina found us a space that was already built out, mostly furnished, had…”

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  “My name is Cheryl Wellman and I am the President of Integrity Metals. I had some difficulties with my business partner which led to an unfortunate lease situation with my Landlord. We were introduced to Bill by our advisor who said he and his team would take great care of us. Boy were they right! Immediately Bill reached out to me to get…”

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  “My name is Mark Meyer and I’m the President of Interviewing Consultants. I was already receiving proposals from the building’s management when I contacted Bill and TAG through a recommendation from my attorney. As a top staffing agency, it was important to me that we operated in a space that was easy to find, beneficial to employees, and…”

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  “A trusted advisor of mine introduced me to Bill Himmelstein, of Tenant Advisory Group (TAG). We were looking for a space that could work for us on a shorter-term basis, as we are growing rapidly and currently unsure of our long-term space needs. Tina Kearney took us to look at several options and ultimately found us a great sublease…”

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  “My name is Alexy Kaplun and I am the COO of Inavante, a software development and IT consulting firm. My name is Mike Kaplun and I am the Co-Founder and President of KMS Development, a development and property management company. We are brothers whose companies share office space. We met Bill and Diana through a Business Edge Networking…”

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  “We had been working with another broker to sublease our space for over a year with minimal results. In fact, the most interest we received on the space was from a client represented by Tenant Advisory Group. I met with TAG and gave them an opportunity to represent us for the sublease. TAG used different and additional techniques than our…”

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  “Bill Himmelstein and I met through a mutual connection, Morrie Elstien. We had been leasing in the same building for years and didn’t want to relocate, but did hope to lower our monthly rent expense and get an understanding of how our rate compared to the rest of the market. We engaged Tenant Advisory Group and worked predominantly with…”

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  “My name is David Diamond and I am one of the co-founding partners at KRD. From the moment I met Bill he extended his network to me, included me in his numerous Executive’s events, and was clearly supporting the growth of my business. As my firm was growing and approaching our lease expiration, we engaged Bill to find us other…”

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  “In our industry, data moves at lightning speed. As it turns out, so do we. Our business was taking off and we found ourselves in immediate need of a bigger office space. Our problem was that we had a tight timeframe to make this happen, and we were looking in an area where virtually nothing was listed. It was a disheartening spot to be…”

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  “I am Dr. Kati Wax, Founder of Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc. I was referred to Cathy Jama at TAG by a former client of Cathy’s who raved about the work she did. Initially, Cathy spent time educating me on the real estate process and answering all the questions I had, even though at the time, I didn’t have a need for office space. Several…”

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  “As the CEO of a rapidly growing health and wellness company, I knew we desperately needed more space to expand LulaFit. The Tenant Advisory Group team found us a shared space in the Green Exchange building that could not have been more perfect. Negotiations were done within a week of our first walk through! I can’t describe how happy I…”

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  “My name is Kara Kennedy and I am the Executive Director of Lumity. We are a not-for-profit that works with other not-for-profits to help them with their IT systems. We had engaged Bill in an effort to find an alternative to our existing office space that was far cheaper but with all the same amenities. We knew we gave him a tall order,…”

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  “My name is Kara Kennedy and I am the Executive Director of Lumity. We are a not-for-profit that works with students and young adults to give them access to STEM programs and careers. We have been long time clients of Tenant Advisory Group and have used them for several lease transactions over the years. We have been incredibly satisfied…”

• “I had referred Bill to a few investments/ business relationships of mine and he and his team always delivered. When we began working with Tenant Advisory Group, we were in an old building in the Wicker Park area that was hindering our recruiting efforts and were ready to find something new. TAG found us a great property in the loop with…”

• “My name is Dr. Michael Benson. I own an OBGYN practice that is part of the MCWHC network in Deerfield, IL. Our entire organization has been working with Bill Himmelstein to help each individual practice reduce its leasing costs and improve their space. For my office, he was able to negotiate a rental reduction from $36.00 Gross down to…”

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  “Tenant Advisory Group has worked on a number of leases with our Unified Women’s Healthcare network of Obstetric & Gynecologist offices. Dr. Jelcz was in a building with bad management. The elevators were always down causing patients to have to take the stairs. The space was too small and dated. Tenant Advisory Group found a new building…”

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  “Tenant Advisory Group has worked on a number of leases with our Unified Women’s Healthcare network of Obstetric & Gynecologist offices over the last 15 years. My practice group was in a building with unacceptable management and many issues. The elevators were frequently under repair causing patients to have to take the stairs. Our space…”

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  “Tenant Advisory Group executed our initial relocation and included a right to terminate, which allows us to use it as a right to renegotiate. Bill reached out to me to remind me of the upcoming right to terminate. At no cost to me, I agreed to let Bill try to restructure the lease, as I wanted to keep my practice at its current location…”

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  “When our company, Motor Specialty Inc (MSI), began experiencing financial pressure, we were in a challenging position. Our bank introduced us to Tenant Advisory Group, and that introduction ultimately proved to be pivotal.”

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  “My name is Dr. Aurelia Peera and I head up a pediatric practice that has been around for over 60 years. We were introduced to Bill through our accountant as we were having issues with our high rent.”

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  “My name is Dr. Aurelia Peera and I head up a pediatric practice that has been around for over 60 years. We were introduced to Bill through our accountant as we were having issues with our high rent.”

• “My team came up with a concept that calls for opening up to 20 locations in the Chicagoland area in a very timely manner. Tenant Advisory Group knew that we were on a time crunch so they worked promptly to find us three ideal locations for our healthcare practice. They sought to gain a deep understanding of our needs and worked…”

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  “My team came up with a concept that calls for opening up to 20 locations in the Chicagoland area in a very timely manner. Tenant Advisory Group knew that we were on a time crunch so they worked promptly to find us three ideal locations for our healthcare practice. They sought to gain a deep understanding of our needs and worked…”

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  “My name is Brett Bernstein and I run the Technology & Product Development group at OAO, a leading provider of white-glove ad operations services for online publishers. Our New York based company has been growing our Chicago office over the years within a shared office concept. As we have grown, and the functions supported out of our…”

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  “My name is Renita White and I am the Founding and Executive Director of a nonprofit organization that was looking for office space. We were initially introduced to Bill Himmelstein at Tenant Advisory Group by one of our board members. Bill’s team member Cathy Jama was a wonderful resource throughout our space search. After submitting…”

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  “I was introduced to Bill by both my personal banker and my financial advisor. At the time, I was looking to relocate to a larger space that would accommodate my growing business. TAG stepped in and they delivered well beyond my expectations. Bill and his team surprised me by finding a hidden gem on N. Michigan Ave. that was unbelievably…”

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  “It was recommended that I reach out to Tenant Advisory Group when we were looking for space for our new automation company, as my partner has a long-standing relationship with Bill Himmelstein, and has worked with TAG before for a different business. It was important for us to be in a specific location in Chicago so that we could be…”

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  “We were first introduced to Bill by one of our business advisors. Bill and his team have worked tirelessly to support our business in getting off the ground. Not only have they shown great expertise on the real estate side, but they have also opened their network to us in terms of finding sources of equity investment. It’s so apparent…”

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  “My name is Scott Radliff and I am the owner of Pedego Electric Bikes of Winnetka. I discovered Tenant Advisory Group through an internet search after realizing I was having a hard time finding properties on my own. I needed assistance in finding a retail space located on the North Shore and in close proximity to major bike trails. My…”

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  “Our lease was coming due. My partner and I had known Bill for a while and we had been very good networking partners. Bill had a client of similar size to us that had recently gone through the process and was looking at similar properties. Bill and Tina found us over 7,500 sqft of brand new space at a building that is better managed than…”

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  “My name is Marvin Siegel and I am the CEO of Premier Professionals International, an organization that outsources managing partners to law firms to allow the attorneys to do what they do best. I had known Bill for many few years as someone who carries himself well and always puts others best interests in front of his own. I had been…”

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  “My name is Gerri Smothers and I am the CEO of PDN, a professional staffing company focused on health information management services. We were introduced to Bill through our corporate attorney.”

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  “I head up my own OBGYN practice. We were introduced to Bill through our accountant as we were having tremendous problems with our current landlord who was trying to stick us with a $12,000 tax bill!”

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  “I am the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Red Arts Capital, a leading investment firm focused on North American-based supply chain and industrial businesses. I was first introduced to Bill Himmelstein five years ago by a mutual colleague. Bill was good at keeping in touch and was a friendly source for introductions in the Chicagoland…”

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  “By the time we met Bill through our attorney, we had already negotiated terms which we thought were very fair. Bill reviewed our offer and pointed out numerous places to push back. After working with TAG we were able to achieve an additional $3.5M in rent reduction, an additional $5.25M in free rent, an additional $10M in tenant…”

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  “We are a provider of coworking and coliving spaces, with spaces around the Globe, but predominantly in Europe. During our expansion in the Chicago market, Tenant Advisory Group assisted us in purchasing a floor of an office building at 9 W. Washington. Because we didn’t have banking set up in America yet, Tenant Advisory Group offered to…”

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  “We had a similar situation in New York as we had in Chicago where prior to meeting Bill we had already negotiated business terms for our new space. Bill came in and was able to point out a tremendous amount of savings. First of all, we had the lease commencement date as the same date as the lease signing, yet we would have still needed…”

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  “Our company had worked very hard delivering strong results for our clients through the recession, and was now seeing solid growth. This steady growth led to Reputation Partners outgrowing our current space and seeking an upgrade that more accurately reflected our image. We sought to significantly increase the quality of our work space as…”

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  “We worked with Tenant Advisory Group to find our initial office space, then to sublet part of the office to help offset costs. The hard work and dedication the team showed was incredible. They took on this difficult task and found a tenant that would have allowed us to remain in the original space while saving $1.2 million! Even though…”

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  “My name is Michael Topielec and I am the practice administrator of Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. My group had been searching for medical space to purchase and had found space that met our criteria. We put in an offer and received a response. It was at this time we sought out professional assistance to help us with the…”

• “My name is Richard Kincaid and I am the Founder and CEO of Sagegreenlife. From the moment I met Bill, he generously opened his network to me and my team and worked to put us in front of many new business opportunities. Although I had worked as the CEO of Equity Office Properties for 13 years and knew every broker in the city, there was…”

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  “I was introduced to Bill through my executive coach at Vistage International after our pervious broker did not produce many options. Tenant Advisory Group immediately jumped into action and was professional, incredibly responsive and they were able to quickly uncover many space options my previous broker had not discovered. They were…”

• “My partner and I run an Individual and Family Therapy practice in Downers Grove. We were referred to Tenant Advisory Group by a current client of theirs who is very pleased with their work. Our practice has been operating remotely since the start of the pandemic and we wanted to continue to do so while also keeping our leased space, yet…”

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  “My name is Dr. Kim Sheppard and I own Sheppard Periodontics, SC. I was growing weary of my existing building and was looking to upgrade my space but without upgrading my costs. I was introduced to Bill Himmelstein through a friend who had worked with him and gave him a glowing recommendation. I met with Bill shortly thereafter and…”

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  “My name is Dr. Kim Sheppard and I own Sheppard Periodontics, SC. I was growing weary of my existing building and was looking to upgrade my space but without upgrading my costs. I was introduced to Bill Himmelstein through a friend who had worked with him and gave him a glowing recommendation. I met with Bill shortly thereafter and…”

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  “Tenant Advisory Group helped my actuarial firm negotiate an incredible contract for a new space — the renewal deal was $3 per square foot below what any other tenant in the building was paying! We also got nine months free on a seven-year extension where the landlord was giving other tenants less than a month per year. According to the…”

• “I am the President and CEO of a systems integration firm. We had been outgrowing our existing space and hired Bill Himmelstein through a recommendation we received. We understood he was a very aggressive broker in the Chicago market with a reputation for responsiveness and follow through. We were extremely pleased with the professional…”

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  “I was in a situation where I needed a new space for my Med Spa, as quickly as possible. Carrie McCormick, one of the top residential real estate brokers in the city, referred me to her go-to commercial brokerage firm, Tenant Advisory Group. Bill and Tina served as advisors to me, as my current building was not providing the services…”

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  “Our banker introduced us to the team at Tenant Advisory Group. Throughout the process, TAG was incredibly responsive, very understanding and explained everything to me in a very clear way. The best part is that they were able to save us a tremendous amount of money on our leasing costs. The team negotiated a deal that was 42% below the…”

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  “We were introduced to Bill by a banker. Tenant Advisory Group helped us find our initial space a few years ago. We love the building and space so much that when we realized we were outgrowing it, we came to TAG to help see if the building could find a way to accommodate our growth. It turned out the space adjacent to us was available.…”

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  “My name is Jenny Tola and I own a State Farm agency in Lakeview. I had a lease coming due and hired Bill Himmelstein to help me with the negotiations. Bill was extremely professional and always responded to my emails or phone calls in a matter of hours. He took me through his standard process of building leverage by finding the best…”

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  “My name is Kitsa Antonopoulos and I am the Founder & Executive Director of Step By Step Care Group, a comprehensive pediatric therapy practice. I was introduced to Bill and Diana Himmelstein through a fellow member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization, after I had already spent time working with a different broker who was not able to help…”

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  “Bill Himmelstein of Tenant Advisory Group (TAG) is more than just a broker. He takes a vested interest in his clients and thinks long term, beyond just their real estate needs. He is willing to open his network to others and assist however he can to help their business succeed. If you are looking to grow your business, both in terms of…”

• “My name is Mary T. Barrett of Suite 1450. We were introduced to Bill through our investment manager. I had also read Bill’s client testimonials and felt he was the type of person with whom we wanted to do business; he puts his client’s best interests as the number one goal. We were facing a tight time schedule to find very specific…”

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  “Long and short, Bill is better than anyone you could be working with. Tenant Advisory Group was an effective counselor and strong advocate that helped us land a favorable renewal. Not only that, from the moment I met Bill, he began making useful, strategic introductions with other well-connected business people. He even introduced us to…”

• “I’m the managing partner of a full service accounting and financial advisory in Schaumburg, IL. From the moment I met Bill he extended his network to me, included me in his numerous Executive’s events, and was clearly supporting the growth of my business. As my firm was growing and approaching our lease expiration, we engaged Bill to…”

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  “I am the CEO of an organization called the Boulevard. We are responsible for ensuring the delivery of the highest quality medical respite care and housing services to homeless populations throughout the city of Chicago. We had previously worked with Tenant Advisory Group and Cathy Jama on another one of the organizations I run. Very…”

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  “My name is Alexandra Eidenburg and I am the President and Founder of The Insurance People and Founder of eWomen Network. My insurance agency had not only been outgrowing our space but also was having many problems with our existing landlord, as well as feeling unsafe in our own space. We hired Bill Himmelstein through a referral we had…”

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  “My name is Matt Green and I was the Manager of the Chicago office of Thrivent Financial, a Fortune 500 wealth advisory firm. I had known Bill for several years as a great networking partner, a top notch commercial real estate broker, and one who is always willing to connect me to other great people. We were approaching our lease…”

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  “The TAG team was great from beginning to the end. They listened, offered options, provided regular updates and ensured our needs were being met as we looked for our new offices. The team was great to work with!”

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  “We engaged Tenant Advisory Group to help us take a look at the market several times over the years but continued to push off the decision. Rather than get frustrated, Bill and his team worked diligently with us each time we tested the market and held our hands throughout the entire process. We finally landed on the deal we couldn’t…”

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  “My name is Brandon Combs and I am the Executive Director of the 25-year-old Tuesday’s Child. We help parents establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with their children from the earliest stages and help children, especially those at risk for failure, to enter school ready to learn.”

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  “I’ve known Bill Himmelstein as an excellent broker through my network, so I knew he had to be involved as we engaged in our lease negotiation. After having already negotiated back and forth with the building, I asked Bill to step in and immediately TAG was able to improve the deal we had been working on. They specifically guided us…”

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  “My name is Ron Mitchell, the CEO of Virgil. I met Tina Crnkovich from Tenant Advisory Group when I was out looking for space on my own and Tina was representing a sublease. I didn’t end up taking the sublease, but I did engage Tina to find us our next space. After she did such a great job being responsive, following through, and getting…”

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  “Both my partner and I were introduced to Bill through different trusted relationships. Well before we had a need, Bill showed us what an amazing networker does- he made some great connections and included us in great events where other executives were in attendance. We were looking for a sublease of about 4,000 square feet and sought…”

• “Working with TAG was a great experience. Super responsive which is very important to me. We ran in to some problems with the current landlord when trying to get a new lease and at the last minute we had look for new space in another building with only weeks to move. TAG made it happen and with minimal drama during the stressful…”

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  “I am the CEO of a fast growing managed services IT firm and we used Tenant Advisory Group to help us find new office space and negotiate favorable financial terms for our lease. We found the entire team to be incredibly responsive, very knowledgeable about the market and the negotiation process, very punctual, professional, and always…”

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  “We were working towards a deal with our existing landlord, trying to negotiate expansion terms which kept our same rental rate, and required the landlord to take care of the tenant improvements. The major roadblock, however, was getting adequate parking for my staff.”