Business Details
Your Trusted Commercial Real Estate Partner Since 1879
Van Vlissingen. has been a leader in commercial real estate since 1879, providing brokerage, development, and management services across Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin. Our team of expert brokers and property managers prioritizes personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs, leveraging over 140 years of local market expertise. We combine historical knowledge with modern innovation, offering data-driven analysis to guide strategic decisions in leasing, acquisitions, and portfolio management. As a boutique firm, we focus exclusively on commercial real estate, ensuring clients receive dedicated attention without competing with larger accounts. Our proven track record includes developing iconic properties like the Lincolnshire Corporate Center and W.W.Grainger Corporate Headquarters. We maintain industry leadership through hands-on representation, advanced market research, and customized advisory services for tenants, buyers, and property owners. Our property management team oversees 40+ office and industrial buildings, delivering quality maintenance and operational support. Recognized with awards for development excellence, we remain committed to ethical standards and client-first service. With executives holding advanced degrees and professional certifications, we provide authoritative guidance in a rapidly evolving market. Our local focus and institutional knowledge position clients for long-term success in Chicagoland's competitive real estate landscape.
Services
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Property Management
Development Services
Asset Management
Tenant Representation
Buyer Advisory
Leasing Services
Investment Strategy
Market Analysis
Portfolio Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 140+ years of localized commercial real estate expertise in Chicagoland
- Our team includes SIOR, CPM, and RPA certified professionals with decades of experience
- We provide data-driven market analysis and customized investment strategies
- We maintain 24/7/365 client service commitment for property management needs
- Our boutique model ensures personalized attention without competing client portfolios
What people say
Unparalleled professionalism
Timely and knowledgeable services
Service above and beyond
Extensive real estate knowledge
Successful outcomes sooner
Services
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Our brokerage team specializes in commercial real estate transactions across Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin. We represent tenants, buyers, and property owners in lease negotiations, space acquisitions, and investment property transactions. With market-leading expertise in office and industrial real estate, we leverage local knowledge and proprietary data to secure optimal outcomes for clients.
Property Management
We manage over 40 office and industrial buildings across Chicagoland, providing comprehensive property management services. Our team handles day-to-day operations, maintenance, and tenant relations while maintaining high standards through established vendor networks and responsive service protocols for commercial properties.
Development Services
As developers since 1879, we create premier commercial properties including business parks and corporate headquarters. Our development expertise spans from small office buildouts to large-scale mixed-use projects, with notable developments like Lincolnshire Corporate Center and Corporate Grove in Lake County, Illinois.
Asset Management
We provide strategic asset management for commercial property owners, focusing on maximizing investment returns. Our services include market analysis, lease structure optimization, and portfolio strategy development tailored to individual client objectives in Chicagoland's competitive real estate market.
Tenant Representation
Our tenant representation services focus on finding optimal workspace solutions for businesses. We assist with lease negotiations, space planning, and market analysis to secure favorable terms while aligning real estate strategy with organizational growth objectives in Chicagoland's commercial market.
People
Charles R. Lamphere
President
President with 30+ years' experience in commercial real estate development and brokerage. Holds Master's degree from Kellogg School of Management and Stanford University honors graduate. Oversees $1B+ in transactions and 8M+ sq ft developments.
Nicholas D. Panarese III
Executive Vice President
33-year veteran of Lake County commercial real estate. SIOR, CPM, and RPA designations with expertise in industrial and office leasing. Licensed broker and member of multiple real estate associations.
Sarah K. Lamphere
Vice President
Chief administrative officer managing $400M real estate portfolio. 17 years' experience with CPM and RPA certifications. Former research economist with Stanford economics degree and property management leadership background.
Gordon Lamphere
Vice President
Licensed broker managing sales and leasing team. Juris Doctorate from Tulane Law School with media marketing leadership. Fourth-generation commercial real estate professional serving Chicagoland market.
John Nawrocki
Vice President
CPA overseeing financial operations with 30+ years' real estate finance experience. Southern Illinois University accounting graduate managing portfolio analysis and MIS systems for the firm's properties.
Questions
What commercial real estate services do you offer?
We provide brokerage, property management, development, and asset management services for commercial properties in Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin.
How long have you served the Chicago market?
Since 1879, making us the oldest continuously operating commercial real estate firm in the Chicago area.
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on Chicagoland's north and northwest suburbs, particularly Lake County, and Southern Wisconsin markets.
What makes your firm different?
Our boutique model offers personalized service with senior-level attention, combining historical market knowledge with modern data-driven strategies.
How do you handle property management?
We manage 40+ properties using established vendor networks and responsive service protocols to maintain premises in top condition for tenants.
What industries do you serve?
We work with corporations, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and institutional investors across office, industrial, and mixed-use commercial real estate sectors.
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