Business Details
36 Years
experience
Commercial Real Estate Investment Experts
Founded in 1990 by industry veteran James P. Avgeris, our firm has built a reputation as a leader in commercial real estate investment and development. With over 35 years of experience, we have actively participated in more than 40 million square feet of real estate projects nationwide. Our value-add strategy focuses on low-cost acquisitions, repositioning underperforming assets, and revitalizing communities through strategic investments. We maintain a diverse portfolio exceeding 8 million square feet, including industrial, office, residential, and land holdings. Our success stems from deep industry expertise, long-term relationships with partners and investors, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.We prioritize tenant partnerships, achieving a 95% retention rate through proactive asset management and tailored solutions. Our team of Chicago-based professionals leverages decades of combined experience to identify overlooked opportunities and execute complex transactions with precision. As a privately held company, we maintain agility to act swiftly on investments while upholding transparency and integrity in all dealings. Our community-focused approach ensures that every project contributes positively to local economies and urban landscapes.
Services
Asset Management
Construction
Development
Investment
Leasing & Marketing
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 35 years of commercial real estate investment expertise
- Proven value-add strategy for asset repositioning
- Nationwide acquisition and development capabilities
- 95% tenant retention through proactive management
- Community-focused revitalization projects
Services
Asset Management
Our asset management team leverages 125+ combined years of experience to maximize property value through proactive tenant relations and market-driven strategies. We maintain a 95% retention rate by treating tenant partnerships as critical success factors. Real-time market analysis ensures optimal performance across industrial, office, and residential portfolios.
Construction
From small tenant improvements to multi-million-dollar developments, our construction division delivers projects on time and within budget. A dedicated team coordinates trusted contractors for design through occupancy, employing value engineering at every stage to ensure lasting quality and client satisfaction.
Development
We specialize in transforming underutilized assets through comprehensive redevelopment. Our expertise spans site evaluation, incentive acquisition, and complex financing to deliver sustainable community-impacting projects. Decades of experience navigating regulatory challenges ensure successful execution of even the most complex developments.
Investment
As opportunistic investors, we target industrial, land, office, and residential assets nationwide using flexible strategies including sale-leasebacks and partnership structures. Our Chicago-based team executes rapid decisions backed by strong liquidity and 35 years of market insight to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Leasing & Marketing
Our brokerage team combines decades of market knowledge with customized transaction strategies. We guide clients through lease negotiations and property marketing using real-time data analysis, delivering exceptional results through our deep understanding of industry trends and localized market conditions.
People
James P. Avgeris
Founder
Industry veteran with 35 years of commercial real estate experience, founding Avgeris & Associates in 1990. Pioneered value-add investment strategies that transformed over 40 million square feet of underperforming assets nationwide.
Questions
What types of properties do you invest in?
We specialize in industrial, office, residential, and land assets across the United States.
How does your value-add strategy work?
We target underperforming properties for acquisition, then reposition them through strategic improvements and management.
Do you work with national partners?
Yes, we collaborate with brokers, lenders, and investors nationwide to identify and execute opportunities.
What is your tenant retention rate?
Our proactive asset management approach maintains a 95% tenant retention rate.
Do you focus on specific geographic regions?
While based in Chicago, we pursue strategic investments nationwide with local market expertise.
