Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Chicago
Founded in 2002, The Butler Group delivers personalized commercial real estate services across Northern Illinois and the Chicago area. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in sales, leasing, and consulting for office, retail, industrial, land, and investment properties. We prioritize client goals through close collaboration and deep local market knowledge. Our expertise includes tenant representation for national clients like Safeway Insurance and strategic property valuations.Committed to professionalism and community impact, we provide tailored solutions that align with both business and personal objectives. Our three-decade track record reflects a dedication to integrity, transparency, and results-driven service.
Services
Property Sales
Leasing Services
Tenant Representation
Real Estate Consulting
Property Valuation
Marketing Services
Investment Properties
Land Sales
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Three decades of commercial real estate experience in the Chicago market
- Exclusive national tenant representation for Safeway Insurance Company
- Personalized approach with deep local market knowledge
- Full-service brokerage covering sales, leasing, and investment properties
- Proven track record in tenant representation and property valuations
Services
Property Sales
We specialize in marketing and selling commercial properties including office buildings, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and land parcels. Our team leverages deep market knowledge and extensive networks to secure optimal transactions. Clients benefit from strategic pricing guidance and comprehensive due diligence support throughout the sales process.
Leasing Services
Our leasing experts represent both landlords and tenants in commercial property transactions across Chicago and Northern Illinois. We negotiate favorable terms while aligning lease agreements with clients' operational and financial objectives. Services include market analysis, space planning, and lease structure optimization for office, retail, and industrial properties.
Tenant Representation
As exclusive national tenant rep for Safeway Insurance, we specialize in helping businesses find ideal commercial spaces. Our services include location analysis, lease negotiations, and portfolio management. We advocate for clients' interests while maintaining strong relationships with property owners across the region.
Real Estate Consulting
We provide strategic advisory services for commercial real estate investments and development projects. Our consulting includes market feasibility studies, investment analysis, and asset positioning strategies. Clients receive data-driven insights to support informed decision-making for property acquisitions and portfolio management.
Property Valuation
Our valuation services determine accurate market values for commercial properties through comprehensive analysis of comparable sales and income potential. We deliver detailed reports for investment decisions, financing, and legal purposes. The service includes site inspections, market research, and customized valuation methodologies tailored to specific property types.
People
Brian Butler
Founder
Brian Butler established The Butler Group in 2002 after starting his real estate career in 1981. He specializes in commercial property transactions across Chicago, with expertise in tenant representation for national clients like Safeway Insurance. His three-decade experience covers all property types and investment strategies.
Questions
What commercial property types do you handle?
We work with office buildings, retail spaces, industrial facilities, land parcels, and investment properties across Northern Illinois and Chicago.
Do you represent both buyers and sellers?
Yes, we provide brokerage services for property sales, leasing, and tenant representation, working with both landlords and tenants.
How does your tenant representation work?
We act as exclusive advocates for businesses seeking commercial spaces, negotiating lease terms and securing locations that match operational requirements and budget constraints.
What areas do you cover?
Our primary service area includes Northern Illinois and the entire Chicago metropolitan region, with select transactions beyond this footprint.
Can you help with property valuations?
Yes, we provide detailed market analysis and valuation reports for commercial properties to support investment decisions and financing needs.
How do you approach property marketing?
We combine digital marketing strategies with traditional outreach, leveraging our local market expertise and industry networks to maximize property exposure.
