Business Details
33 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner in Lombard, IL
Sequoia Realty Group is a commercial real estate firm established in 1993, dedicated to delivering comprehensive real estate solutions. Our expertise spans property management, brokerage, consulting, acquisitions, and development services for office, industrial, and retail properties. With over $250 million in assets under management and a team averaging 26 years of experience, we prioritize proactive management, personalized service, and long-term client relationships. Our professionals handle day-to-day operations, financial oversight, and tenant relations while maintaining high occupancy rates and asset value. We leverage deep market knowledge and strategic planning to address unique client challenges, ensuring data-driven decisions aligned with clear objectives.Our principals invest their own capital in acquisitions, emphasizing long-term value and double-digit returns. Backed by certifications like Certified Property Manager (CPM) and licenses in Illinois, we serve individual owners, institutional investors, and property associations across the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in testimonials highlighting responsiveness, expertise, and stress-free property management. We remain a trusted partner for clients seeking stability, profitability, and superior results in commercial real estate.
Services
Property Management
Brokerage Services
Real Estate Consulting
Acquisitions
Development Services
Asset Management
Tenant Representation
Landlord Representation
Market Analysis
Investment Sales
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in commercial real estate services.
- Our team manages $250 million+ in assets with 2.1 million square feet under management.
- We provide personalized brokerage services tailored to client goals and objectives.
- Our professionals hold industry certifications like Certified Property Manager (CPM).
- We offer 24-hour emergency property management services for urgent needs.
What people say
Outstanding job
Great tenant relations
Responsive
Professionalism
Stress-free ownership
Services
Property Management
Sequoia Realty Group provides comprehensive property management for office, industrial, and retail assets. Our services include financial oversight, tenant relations, maintenance coordination, and emergency response. With 30+ years of experience, we ensure optimal asset performance and occupancy rates while preserving long-term value for owners and investors.
Brokerage Services
Our brokerage team offers tailored representation for property owners, tenants, and investors. Services include acquisition/disposition, market analysis, lease negotiations, and relocation planning. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, we execute transactions that align with client goals, supported by a 25-year track record of successful commercial real estate deals.
Development Services
Sequoia delivers end-to-end development solutions including site selection, financial analysis, entitlements, and construction management. Our principals bring three decades of experience in industrial development, with expertise in speculative projects and third-party program management for build-to-suit and expansion needs across the United States.
Acquisitions
We strategically acquire small-to-midsize industrial properties targeting double-digit returns. Sequoia's principals invest their own capital in every acquisition, focusing on long-term value creation. We offer select partnership opportunities for institutional and qualified investors seeking commercial real estate investments in key U.S. markets.
Real Estate Consulting
Our consulting services encompass market analysis, financial modeling, REO work-outs, and development strategy. With 25+ years of industry expertise, we provide data-driven recommendations for asset optimization, portfolio management, and strategic decision-making tailored to clients' unique commercial real estate requirements.
People
Mark Levy
President and Co-founder
Mark Levy co-founded Sequoia Realty Group in 1993 and oversees all operations. He has brokered $250M+ in commercial transactions and manages 85+ properties. A licensed broker, he holds a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois.
Jay Marr
Co-founder
Jay Marr co-founded Sequoia and leads acquisitions and development. With 30+ years in real estate development, he has managed $1.2B+ in U.S. and Canadian projects. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University and a B.S. in Civil Engineering.
Devon Evans
Vice President of Property Management
Devon Evans joined Sequoia in 2005 and became VP of Property Management in 2012. She manages significant portfolios including office condominium associations. A licensed broker, she holds a B.A. in Business and Marketing from Carthage College.
Theresa Palazzo
Senior Property Manager
Theresa Palazzo has 15+ years of property management experience, including roles at CBRE. She manages industrial, office, and retail properties and was promoted to Senior Property Manager in 2021. She holds a real estate broker license.
Paris Arnold
Senior Property Manager
Paris Arnold joined Sequoia in 2015 and became Senior Property Manager in 2019. With 20+ years in real estate management, he holds a CPM designation since 2011 and a B.B.A. in Real Estate from Temple University.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does Sequoia Realty Group offer?
We provide property management, brokerage, consulting, acquisitions, and development services for office, industrial, and retail properties across the U.S.
Where does Sequoia Realty Group operate?
We primarily serve the greater Chicago area and have expanded to Indiana, Texas, and Ontario, Canada for select development and acquisition projects.
Does Sequoia offer 24/7 emergency property management services?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency response for urgent property management needs to ensure continuous asset protection.
What experience does Sequoia's team have?
Our principals average 26 years of experience with expertise in managing $250M+ in assets and 2.1 million square feet of commercial properties.
Does Sequoia accept outside investment capital?
We selectively partner with institutional investors, family offices, and qualified individuals for specific acquisition opportunities aligned with our long-term strategy.
