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We represent tenants. Never landlords.

Tenant Advisors has negotiated 2,000+ office leases across Chicago and the suburbs since 2004. Most of our clients lease 3,000 to 50,000 square feet, from professional firms and medical practices to regional headquarters.

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Who picks up

Tom Koelzer, Co-Founder, Tenant Advisors

Tom Koelzer

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Spent nearly two decades on the landlord side learning how landlords negotiate, then co-founded Tenant Advisors in 2004 to use that knowledge for tenants only. He leads lease renewals, relocations, and restructurings, and he sits on one side of the table: yours.

(847) 778-0296tkoelzer@tenantadvisors.com
Dave Ven Horst, Co-Founder, Tenant Advisors

Dave Ven Horst

Co-Founder & Managing Broker

A CPA who spent nearly two decades on the landlord side before co-founding Tenant Advisors with Tom. He specializes in complex restructures and financial analysis, so you see the true cost of every option before you commit.

(847) 951-8922dvenhorst@tenantadvisors.com

Where We Work

Map of the five Chicago-area office markets Tenant Advisors covers: Northwest Suburbs, O'Hare, East-West Corridor, North Suburbs, and Chicago CBD, with the Tenant Advisors office in SchaumburgSchaumburgItascaElginPalatineArlington HeightsRosemontEvanstonSkokieNorthbrookDeerfieldLake ForestOak BrookDowners GroveNapervilleWheatonAurora90294948829055O'HareNorthwest SuburbsO'HareNorth SuburbsEast-West CorridorChicago CBDTenant AdvisorsLake Michigan

Our office: 1515 East Woodfield Road, Suite 116, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Directions

Before you call

What does this cost?
Nothing. The landlord pays the commission.
When should I call?
12–18 months before expiration. Inside 6 months, still call.
What should I have ready?
Your current lease if it’s handy. If not, your expiration date and rough square footage are enough to start.