Business Details
40 Years
experience
Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services in Northbrook
Zimmerman Real Estate Group has been a trusted name in real estate appraisal and consulting since 1986. Our team specializes in valuing office, commercial, industrial, multi-family residential, and special use properties across Chicago and its suburbs. With decades of combined experience, we provide expert analysis for estate taxes, mortgage lending, ad valorem taxation, condemnation cases, and leasehold estate evaluations. Our appraisers hold prestigious certifications including MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute and maintain active involvement in professional organizations. We serve major financial institutions, government agencies, private investors, and legal professionals.Our founder, Susan Z. Ulman, has appeared as an expert witness in multiple courts and tax appeal boards since 1981. As certified general appraisers in Illinois and Indiana, we adhere to rigorous professional standards. Our firm holds multiple business certifications including Women's Business Enterprise recognition. We combine technical expertise with deep local market knowledge to deliver accurate, defensible valuations. Our commitment to continuing education ensures our methods remain current with evolving industry standards. For over three decades, we have built a reputation for precision and reliability in real estate valuation.
Services
Office Building Appraisals
Industrial Property Valuation
Multi-Family Housing Assessments
Commercial Real Estate Consulting
Tax Protest Support
Vacant Land Evaluation
Hotel Property Appraisals
Senior Housing Valuation
Golf Course Assessment
Leasehold Estate Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in Chicago real estate valuation
- Our appraisers hold MAI certification from the Appraisal Institute
- We provide expert witness testimony in tax and zoning courts
- Our team maintains dual state certification in Illinois and Indiana
- We combine technical expertise with local market knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Appraisal Institute (MAI)
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council
- City of Chicago Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
Services
Office Building Appraisals
Our office building appraisals combine detailed property analysis with market trends to deliver accurate valuations. We assess construction quality, location factors, and lease agreements to determine precise market values. Our reports meet requirements for lending, tax, and legal proceedings.
Industrial Property Valuation
Specialized valuation services for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers. We analyze site characteristics, zoning regulations, and income potential to provide defensible valuations. Our expertise covers both operational and vacant industrial properties across the Midwest region.
Multi-Family Housing Assessments
Comprehensive appraisals for apartment complexes and mixed-use residential properties. We evaluate unit mix, occupancy rates, and neighborhood demographics to determine accurate valuations. Our reports support mortgage financing and investment decisions for multi-family properties.
Tax Protest Support
Expert testimony and documentation for property tax appeals. We prepare detailed analyses comparing similar properties and market conditions. Our team has successfully represented clients before multiple county tax appeal boards since 1986.
Leasehold Estate Analysis
Specialized valuation of leasehold interests and leased fee estates. We assess lease terms, market rents, and property conditions to determine accurate values. Our analyses support financing, mergers, and legal proceedings involving commercial lease agreements.
People
Susan Z. Ulman
President
President of Zimmerman Real Estate Group since 1986 with MAI certification from the Appraisal Institute. Licensed appraiser in Illinois and Indiana, expert witness in federal and state courts, and active member of multiple real estate organizations.
Questions
What types of properties do you appraise?
We appraise office buildings, industrial properties, multi-family housing, shopping centers, hotels, senior housing, vacant land, and golf courses.
Do you provide expert testimony services?
Yes, our president Susan Z. Ulman has served as expert witness in federal court, Illinois circuit court, and multiple local tax appeal boards since 1981.
Are your appraisers certified?
Yes, our appraisers hold MAI certification from the Appraisal Institute and are licensed in both Illinois and Indiana with continuing education compliance.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Chicago and surrounding suburbs including Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, and McHenry counties with select statewide assignments.
What services do you offer for tax appeals?
We prepare detailed valuation analyses and provide expert testimony before county tax appeal boards and state-level property tax appeal boards.
What business certifications do you hold?
We are certified as Women's Business Enterprise by WBENC and hold Small Business Enterprise status in Illinois with multiple professional affiliations.
