Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Consulting Partner in Philadelphia
Founded in 2004, Real Property Solutions has built a reputation as a trusted partner in real estate consulting with over 30 years of combined experience in property repositioning and building systems. Our team specializes in delivering tailored solutions for property acquisition, development, leasing, and management, leveraging deep industry expertise to meet owners' unique needs. We maintain a comprehensive approach through our proprietary management system, The Process, which ensures efficiency from project conception to completion. Our client-centric philosophy is demonstrated through secure digital tools like our CLIENT LOGIN service, providing immediate access to critical project documentation. With a proven track record in complex projects across multiple markets, we combine technical knowledge with practical execution to deliver successful outcomes.Our professionals have managed diverse assignments including historical renovations, data center developments, and condominium conversions, consistently meeting deadlines and budgetary goals. Through strategic partnerships with industry experts and government agencies, we navigate regulatory challenges while maintaining focus on quality deliverables. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in construction management, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring clients benefit from informed decision-making. We maintain active industry involvement through organizations like Building Operators' Labor Relations, reinforcing our commitment to professional standards. This combination of technical expertise, operational excellence, and client focus positions us to deliver exceptional value to real estate owners nationwide.
Services
Property Repositioning
Development Management
Facility Strategy
Energy Management
Building Systems
Owner Representation
Risk Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in real estate consulting and project management.
- Our proprietary 'The Process' system ensures comprehensive project management from conception to completion.
- We provide secure digital access to project documentation through our CLIENT LOGIN service.
- Our team has successfully managed complex projects including historical renovations and data center developments.
- We maintain active industry involvement through organizations like Building Operators' Labor Relations.
What people say
Thorough, timely work
Tremendous value to the process
On time, on budget results
Exceptional in identifying code issues
Superior property management leadership
Services
Property Repositioning
Our property repositioning strategy transforms underperforming assets through comprehensive market analysis and targeted improvements. We develop customized plans for class C to A conversions, historical renovations, and mixed-use developments. With proven success in major projects like the East-West Corporate Center transformation, we maximize property value while maintaining budget and schedule integrity.
Development Management
We provide end-to-end development management from initial concept through project completion. Our proprietary 'The Process' system ensures comprehensive coverage of all project phases, including due diligence, permitting, and stakeholder coordination. Our track record includes managing complex developments like the 1500 Spring Garden data center conversion with minimal change orders and timely execution.
Building Systems
Our building systems expertise covers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural components. We specialize in modernization projects like the Chestnut Hill College elevator upgrade and Murano building assessments. Our technical knowledge extends to utility coordination, fire safety systems, and emergency power solutions, ensuring comprehensive infrastructure management for commercial properties.
Owner Representation
As dedicated owner representatives, we protect client interests throughout the development lifecycle. Our services include lender coordination, contractor management, and regulatory compliance. We've successfully represented clients in diverse projects from Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square fitness center to Chicago's mixed-use hotel developments, consistently delivering value through expert negotiation and oversight.
Risk Management
Our risk management approach identifies potential issues early through detailed due diligence and proactive planning. We've successfully navigated complex projects like the 1706 Rittenhouse due diligence and Wilmington code compliance, minimizing exposure through thorough documentation and strategic partnerships. Our team's expertise in insurance requirements and contract management ensures comprehensive risk protection for property owners.
People
John C. Smyth
President
Founder of Real Property Solutions in 2004, John brings 30+ years of real estate experience. He has managed complex projects including historical renovations, data center developments, and condominium conversions across multiple markets. His expertise spans construction management, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination.
Questions
What real estate services does Real Property Solutions offer?
We provide property repositioning, development management, building systems expertise, owner representation, and risk management services for commercial properties.
How does RPS handle complex real estate projects?
We use our proprietary 'The Process' system for comprehensive project management from due diligence through completion, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
What markets does Real Property Solutions operate in?
While based in Philadelphia, we've completed projects in Detroit, Las Vegas, Chicago, Boston, and other major markets.
How can clients access project documentation?
Our secure CLIENT LOGIN portal provides immediate access to drawings, photographs, and financial reports for active projects.
What experience does RPS have with historical properties?
We've successfully completed multiple historical renovations, including projects in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
How does RPS manage regulatory compliance?
Our team has extensive experience navigating local regulations, demonstrated through successful code compliance projects in Philadelphia and Wilmington.
