An Inside Look at JM Zell

JM Zell’s client-centered, business-focused approach to real estate emerged from founder Jeff Zell’s creative response to a maturing and challenging market.  The founding principals recently spoke about their innovative firm and the JM Zell difference. 

“Our Strategy Puts Clients First”

Since our founding in 1989, JM Zell Partners has provided clients with comprehensive real estate consulting that approaches each project from the inside out resulting in a strategic plan that has the client’s best interest in mind.

We’ve developed and honed a distinct client-centric team approach that links sound business analysis with deep real estate knowledge.  We offer clients a clear understanding of the space they use: how it fits their corporate culture, how it can grow strategically with their business, how they can structure a lease or purchase for maximum benefit, and how they can use their most important asset, real estate, to maximize their investment.

“A Team of Experts Thinking Broadly”

JM Zell maintains a unique team of experts in multiple disciplines who know how to create comprehensive solutions and anticipate client needs.  This approach ensures all strategies are feasible and attract the best value for the client. Each of our 25 full-time employees is fully prepared to think broadly as well as serve as an expert in a specific field.  Key disciplines include finance, construction, land planning, legal consulting, brokerage, interior design, space planning, relocation services, project management and marketing and communications.  Our staff is comprised entirely of salaried professionals and company owners; all are compensated based on the value they create for clients.

“We Build an Approach to Meet Each Client’s Needs”

JM Zell is recognized for our responsiveness to each client’s distinct needs, and for bringing creativity and problem-solving skills to every job. Our clients need to focus on their own goals and mission-critical functions, not on real estate projects.  That’s why we become an extension of the client’s internal management team.  Of course, any internal project committee always retains full authority in decision making.  As the development process evolves, we call upon staff members to provide input.  We carefully evaluate all issues, recommend alternative solutions and bring all parties to timely decisions.

“We Become Part of Our Clients’ Futures”

JM Zell works in almost every jurisdiction in the country.  We transcend geography because we are driven solely by our clients’ strategies – not by the market. We understand which locations will work, and we are able to control the implementation no matter where it is.

Our unique array of experience and skills frequently leads to long-term relationships with our clients. We are able to serve them as future needs arise, giving them the joint benefits of continuity and consistency.