With over 23 years of experience in retail brokerage, Brett Zimmerman brings a comprehensive and strategic approach to every transaction. His expertise spans urban and suburban lease negotiations, ground-up build-to-suit developments for single-tenant users, property acquisitions and dispositions, subleases, ground leases, and land transactions. This breadth of knowledge has established him as one of Chicagoland’s top brokers.

Brett’s background is uniquely enriched by his roots in real estate appraisal—he is the son of a MAI-certified appraiser and worked as an appraiser himself. This foundation in value analysis gives him a distinctive edge, enabling him to deliver nuanced market insights and strategic advantage for his clients.

Known for his deep market knowledge, strategic foresight, and hands-on, detail-oriented style, Brett ensures no opportunity is overlooked. Whether representing tenants or landlords, he excels at helping clients evaluate all options and craft real estate strategies aligned with their business goals, operational needs, and long-term vision.

What truly sets Brett apart is his ability to create leverage at every stage of a deal. He views transactions not just as closings, but as strategic opportunities. His reputation as a high-energy top producer is rooted in his relentless pursuit of value, creative problem-solving, and commitment to exceeding expectations.

Brett’s results-driven approach is matched by a relationship-first philosophy. He builds strong, enduring partnerships founded on trust, transparency, and follow-through. His guiding principle, “Once a client – always a client,” reflects the loyalty and repeat business that define his career.

Whether navigating challenging site searches, negotiating complex multi-market lease portfolios, or driving new retail rollouts, Brett consistently delivers value that extends far beyond the transaction.

Member of the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC)

The University of IOWA – BS in Finance