Who We Are

Executives face complex situations daily, many involving the use, value and structure of their organization’s real estate assets.  As markets change and information flows at ever faster speeds, real estate decisions become increasingly complex and challenging.  Risks are higher, uncertainty is greater.  JM Zell Partners, Ltd provides real estate consulting services designed to respond to such challenges, bringing creativity and well-honed problem solving skills to each client’s distinct needs, always acting in the client’s best interests.

Since our founding in 1989, JM Zell has developed the experience and resourcefulness to rapidly process complex information, identify hidden opportunities, develop far sighted strategies, and implement practical solutions to provide successful outcomes for each client.  

Our approach is grounded in five core principles that guide our thinking on every assignment:

We put clients first.  JM Zell views each assignment in the larger context of each client’s business, mission, strategy, organizational, operational and financial objectives.  We understand that real estate is a powerful tool for delivering these higher aims, thus understanding all aspects of the client’s unique needs and particular situation is critical to identifying optimal solutions.

We build solutions for each client’s needs.  Employing a methodical process, taking into account each client’s internal culture, resources, and risk tolerance, JM Zell develops alternative solutions for the client’s consideration.  We educate clients on the pros and cons of each alternative, helping them to understand the various opportunities, impacts and potential outcomes, creating a foundation for informed decision making and internal consensus.

We are vested in our clients’ futures.  With the client’s larger vision and strategy always in mind, we approach solutions with an eye not only to immediate needs but to long range eventualities.  Thoughtfully and thoroughly assessing the diverse and often complex issues associated with real estate interests, we ensure that the mechanisms are in place to enable future flexibility and anticipate exit strategies.

We advocate for our clients’ interests.  Our own corporate culture is built on client advocacy. JM Zell maximizes value for our clients by detecting issues through meticulous due diligence for early, cost effective problem solving.  We zealously protect our clients’ interests in all aspects of an assignment, whether negotiating costs, structuring agreements, or managing a project. 

We stick to fundamentals of analysis.  For more than 20 years, our team of 25 professionals has steadfastly and successfully applied rigorous analytical method and creative approaches.  We work with facts — not fads.