“Preferred Development is a Chicago-based commercial real estate development and consulting company.”
Preferred Development and Preferred Realty Advisors were originally formed in 1993 to pursue single tenant turn-key retail development opportunity and is now one of the most sophisticated developers and owners of commercial properties across the Midwest.
Since it's inception, Preferred Realty Advisors have been a tenant-driven organization working with some of America's most respected retailers, including, Starbucks, Bank of America, Jiffy Lube, Sherwin Williams, Applebee's, Aldi, BP and Walgreens. In fact, since the mid-1990s, Preferred has assisted Walgreens Company in their expansion throughout the Midwest and Arizona; most of which required difficult assemblages involving multiple property owners, environmental issues, changes in zoning status and management of general contractors. To date, Preferred has completed development projects totaling more than $600,000,000 of investment-grade real estate. In addition to this, Preferred has sold over $1 billion worth of net leased properties to both 1031 Exchange clients and trust officers. Preferred has also developed 46 freestanding Walgreens throughout the country.
We encourage you to learn more about how Preferred Development and Preferred Realty Advisors can identify ideal sites, provide ground-up development, and lease space in some of the most desirable markets throughout the country.
Preferred Development and Preferred Realty Advisors were originally formed in 1993 to pursue single tenant turn-key retail development opportunity and is now one of the most sophisticated developers and owners of commercial properties across the Midwest.
Since it's inception, Preferred Realty Advisors have been a tenant-driven organization working with some of America's most respected retailers, including, Starbucks, Bank of America, Jiffy Lube, Sherwin Williams, Applebee's, Aldi, BP and Walgreens. In fact, since the mid-1990s, Preferred has assisted Walgreens Company in their expansion throughout the Midwest and Arizona; most of which required difficult assemblages involving multiple property owners, environmental issues, changes in zoning status and management of general contractors. To date, Preferred has completed development projects totaling more than $600,000,000 of investment-grade real estate. In addition to this, Preferred has sold over $1 billion worth of net leased properties to both 1031 Exchange clients and trust officers. Preferred has also developed 46 freestanding Walgreens throughout the country.
We encourage you to learn more about how Preferred Development and Preferred Realty Advisors can identify ideal sites, provide ground-up development, and lease space in some of the most desirable markets throughout the country.
Walgreens
Since 1986, Evan has developed over 46 freestanding triple net leased Walgreens throughout the midwest. In addition, he has acted as both consultant and broker for the sale of 82 Walgreens to 1031 Exchange clients, syndicators, individuals, and family offices.
View ProjectsGSA & State Agencies
Over the past several years, Evan Oliff has played a national role as principle, general partner,advisor and broker to an array of GSA & State Agency leased assets, including properties directly occupied by the DEA, DHS, FBI, NARA, ICE among other agencies. He is currently working with several State Agencies on performing build to suit facilities
View ProjectsCommercial
Preferred Development has been associated with free-standing, in-line, and mixed use urban properties that contain both high-end apartments and office space. We provide a superior level of management and tenant satisfaction due to our philosophy the best occupant is the tenant that you already have.
View ProjectsRecommendations
“ We at T&W have and continue to very much enjoy our working relationship with Evan and Preferred Development. Evan takes a common sense "hands on" approach in his decision making and project involvement, which helps expedite progress.Dale RileyT&W Corp
General Contractor
“ With his leadership, the company has grown and diversified their portfolio to consistently take advantage of current market opportunities. Today, they are a nimble leader with valuable partners in several real estate developments.Yvonne A. JonesMcCaffery Interests, Inc.
Vice President
“ Evan is a leader in his field, one of the most creative real estate professionals I've worked with in my 30 year career. He's an expert in retail renovation and development of single tenant triple net leased properties. I've truly enjoyed the working relationship we've had over the past 10 years working on deals in the midwest.Stan PhillipsNAI Harding Dahm
Executive Vice President
Client Testimonials
JeffRidgestone Bank
Vice President
John SchultzDecatur, IN
Mayor
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Owner