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Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Chicago
At Brookline Real Estate & Investment & Investments, our mission is to enhance lives by empowering employees, clients, and partners to achieve their life goals through strategic real estate solutions. We specialize in commercial real estate services spanning sales, leasing, management, development, and investment, tailored to small and mid-sized businesses and investors. Unlike traditional corporate or local firms, we prioritize meaningful relationships and community-building, leveraging our expertise to create customized solutions that align with each clients unique legacy aspirations.Our track record includes successful acquisitions, 1031 exchanges, and retail redevelopments across Illinois and Texas, supported by a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to transparency and client-focused outcomes. Through our partnerships with firms like Rhino Investments, we continue to expand our impact while maintaining our commitment to integrity, innovation, and long-term value creation.
Services
Sales
Leasing
Management
Development
Investment
Receivership
Highlights and features
- We specialize in finding the perfect locations tailored to your business needs.
- Our team combines decades of experience in commercial real estate and investment strategies.
- We prioritize honesty and transparency in every client partnership.
- Our boutique approach ensures personalized service distinct from large corporate firms.
- We leverage local market insights to deliver strategic, community-focused solutions.
What people say
Great asset to our company's growth
Take time to listen and understand needs
Team with your back in an honest way
Services
Sales
We facilitate commercial property sales with a focus on maximizing client returns through strategic market positioning and targeted buyer engagement. Our team leverages local expertise to identify optimal opportunities, ensuring seamless transactions from negotiation to closing. Recent successes include off-market acquisitions and multi-tenant retail sales across Illinois and Texas.
Leasing
Our leasing services connect property owners with qualified tenants, emphasizing long-term occupancy and value growth. We specialize in retail and commercial leasing solutions, utilizing a robust network and data-driven outreach to match spaces with businesses seeking prime locations aligned with their operational goals.
Management
We offer comprehensive property management services to maintain asset performance and tenant satisfaction. This includes lease administration, maintenance coordination, and financial reporting, ensuring properties operate efficiently while preserving their market value and profitability for owners.
Development
Our development division focuses on transforming underutilized assets into thriving commercial spaces. By integrating market insights with design and construction expertise, we execute projects that align with client objectives, enhancing community appeal and generating sustainable returns through adaptive reuse and redevelopment strategies.
Investment
We provide tailored investment advisory services to help clients grow wealth through commercial real estate. Our approach involves identifying high-potential opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence, and structuring transactions that align with individual risk profiles and financial goals, including 1031 exchanges and portfolio diversification.
People
Dominick Cannata
Managing Partner
Dominick Cannata leads Brookline Real Estate & Investment & Investments as Managing Partner, driving strategic growth and client relationship development with over two decades of industry experience.
CJ Kari
Managing Partner
CJ Kari co-leads Brookline Real Estate & Investment & Investments, focusing on expanding investment opportunities and fostering partnerships that align with the firms client-centric philosophy.
Kelsey Gross
Director of Leasing
Kelsey Gross oversees leasing operations, specializing in securing optimal tenant placements that enhance property value and meet evolving client needs across commercial markets.
Questions
What services does Brookline Real Estate & Investment & Investments & Investments offer?
We offer commercial real estate sales, leasing, management, development, and investment advisory services tailored to small and mid-sized businesses and investors.
How does Brookline differ from larger corporate firms?
Our boutique approach prioritizes personalized service, local market expertise, and community-focused strategies absent in larger, impersonal firms.
Can Brookline assist with 1031 exchange properties?
Yes, we specialize in identifying and facilitating 1031 exchange properties to help clients defer capital gains taxes through strategic reinvestment.
Do you work with national investors?
While we operate from Chicago, we partner with national investors to execute transactions in key Midwest markets like Illinois and Texas.
What industries does Brookline serve?
We work with diverse sectors including retail, industrial, office, and mixed-use properties, adapting solutions to meet each industry’s unique demands.
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Reviews (6)
Chris Eyerate
Sep 30, 2021
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I've been doing business with Brookline property management for about a year now. They are wonderful to work with, exceptionally professional, and always go above and beyond for their clients and contractors. Their systems and managers make it very easy to operate my business with the minimal amount of headache. I have ample experience with many property management companies and I can confidently say that I will choose to work with Nidal and Brookline before any other.
Sam Mrofcza
Aug 03, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness
Worked with Brookline on several properties. Very responsive and extremely knowledgeable of the greater Chicago market. Dominick and his team have routinely gone above and beyond.
Worked with Brookline on several properties. Very responsive and extremely knowledgeable of the greater Chicago market. Dominick and his team have routinely gone above and beyond.
Brenden Burrage BrB Promo
Aug 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I had the opportunity to work with Michael and Brookline Real Estate this past year and they were extremely helpful with finding me the perfect space to open my business! Smoking Os is now open in Calumet City and I couldnt be happier with the results!!
I had the opportunity to work with Michael and Brookline Real Estate this past year and they were extremely helpful with finding me the perfect space to open my business! Smoking Os is now open in Calumet City and I couldnt be happier with the results!!
Jimmy Loukas
Jul 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The Brookline team have been a great asset to our companies growth, they have been very responsive in formulating game plans in order to get projects completed with the right subcontractors or handle issues that may arise with tenants.
The Brookline team have been a great asset to our companies growth, they have been very responsive in formulating game plans in order to get projects completed with the right subcontractors or handle issues that may arise with tenants.
Zach R.
Jun 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Brookline is extremely easy to work with. They provide a level of detail that makes decision making easier.
Brookline is extremely easy to work with. They provide a level of detail that makes decision making easier.
Dominique Hayden
May 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Worked with the property manager, Nidal, to fix an issue from a previous tenant. He was excellent at assessing how we could fix it and he moved expeditiously to send plumbers to fix it. No complaints over here. Great tenant experience!
Worked with the property manager, Nidal, to fix an issue from a previous tenant. He was excellent at assessing how we could fix it and he moved expeditiously to send plumbers to fix it. No complaints over here. Great tenant experience!
