Initial Challenges
- SB Friedman needed to relocate to a new office space that could be fully customized to meet their operational, financial, and qualitative goals.
- The search required exploring various spaces, including spec suites and raw shell spaces, to identify the perfect fit.
- The client was looking for a space to support their long-term growth, making it essential to find a solution that aligned with immediate and future requirements.
- Managing the complexities of a custom buildout added significant time and logistical challenges to the project.
BA Solutions
- BA conducted an extensive search, presenting multiple options to SB Friedman, and refined the search based on feedback from each tour.
- The team provided expert guidance throughout the process, ensuring the client was well-informed about market conditions and available opportunities.
- BA oversaw the custom buildout process, coordinating with contractors and ensuring that the space was delivered according to the client’s specifications.
- Our brokers leveraged market knowledge to identify off-market opportunities, providing SB Friedman with exclusive options that were not otherwise available.
- BA managed the timeline effectively, ensuring that the project stayed on track and aligned with SB Friedman’s goals.
“I would absolutely recommend working with Bradford Allen. We talked to a number of brokers before selecting Bradford Allen, and we’re really happy with our choice in them.”
– Ryan Hagerty
Partner, SB Friedman
Proven Results
- BA successfully identified and secured a space that met SB Friedman’s exact needs, resulting in a seamless transition to their new office.
- The custom buildout was completed to the client’s satisfaction, reflecting their vision and supporting their long-term goals.
- SB Friedman expressed high satisfaction with Bradford Allen’s service, particularly highlighting the team’s patience, market expertise, and commitment to delivering on their vision.
- The project was completed on time, allowing SB Friedman to move into their new space without disruption to their operations.
Transform your own office space
As expert tenant representatives, we focus our strategy on the business objectives of our clients. Each service we provide is measured by how well it achieves or enhances client goals. Bradford Allen clients gain the knowledge necessary to quantify their real estate requirements, determine the positives and negatives of available options, and analyze the financial implications involved. To achieve similarly impactful results for your business, consider contacting our experienced brokers today.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
JUSTIN KESSLER
As the Managing Director of the tenant representation practice at Bradford Allen, Justin is dedicated to helping businesses achieve their real estate goals. His main focus is on building long-lasting advisory relationships. With a deep understanding of Chicago’s office market, he takes a step-by-step approach to make sure his clients have all the information they need to make informed decisions.
Since coming on board with Bradford Allen in 2011, Justin has worked with a variety of organizations across many industries. Some of his standout achievements include assisting a law firm with a challenging sublease and relocation in the post-pandemic era, guiding a 40-member real estate consultancy to a new office, and securing a spacious new headquarters for a rapidly expanding logistics company.
By applying his diverse business experience, Justin helps clients quickly identify potential issues and formulate effective strategies. He is committed to finding solutions for complex real estate deals through his creativity, cost-saving strategic planning, and his ability to anticipate a client’s operational needs.
Originally from just outside St. Louis, Justin now calls Chicago’s Uptown his home. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his family, biking along Chicago’s scenic lakefront, and spending quality time with his two lively daughters.
Professional Affiliations
Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Illinois
SR ASSOCIATE
NATHAN J. MEISNER
Nathan joined Bradford Allen in 2019, primarily focusing on helping companies find office space to fit their needs by assisting in all facets of the leasing process. His responsibilities include finding office requirements and negotiating new leases, renewals, and extensions. Nathan also maintains current market knowledge and relationships with owners, which helps him create the best options for his clients.
Prior to Bradford Allen, Nathan began his commercial real estate career with summer internships at Cushman & Wakefield and Zeller Realty Group. A graduate of Ohio University in real estate and financial management, Nathan became an office tenant rep broker at Monarch Realty, before joining Miller Chicago Real Estate.
A Cincinnati native, Nathan is the middle child of six siblings and a longtime fan of all Cincinnati sports – Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati. He now lives in Wicker Park and spends his free time watching or playing sports, fishing, camping, hiking, and finding new spots to dine and drink in the city.
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