CHICAGO OFFICE SPACE TENANT REPRESENTATION
We Represent Tenants. Never Landlords.
Unlike full-service commercial real estate firms, we don’t represent office landlords, own buildings or manage properties. Our only client is the tenant.
Most tenants overpay because they negotiate too late or don’t have real leverage. We fix both.
A co-founder reviews your current rent, renewal timing, and the terms you could improve. No cost to tenants.
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TRUSTED BY CHICAGO-AREA OFFICE TENANTS
★★★★★
“Tenant Advisors helped us negotiate our lease and did an outstanding job making sure the agreement was truly in the best interest of our organization. We always felt like we had a trusted advisor looking out for us.”
— Schaumburg Business Association, Google review
What Does Your Business Need Next?
Renew Your Office Lease
Before accepting your landlord’s proposal, compare your renewal terms with current market alternatives.
Find a New Office
Compare locations, total occupancy costs, and lease terms before choosing your next space.
Reduce Your Office Costs
Review your rent, operating expenses, and space needs to identify potential savings.
RECENT CLIENT RESULTS
What Do Tenants Save With Tenant Advisors?
In recent engagements we cut tenants’ net rent by 20% to 48.8% and captured more than $2 million in concessions on each of two headquarters moves.
HQ Relocation · Oak Brook to O’Hare
17 months rent-free on a 30,000 SF headquarters, plus expansion rights on two floors.
Read the case →Restructure · Schaumburg
12,620 SF. Reset an outdated base year and saved $104,514 in year one.
Read the case →Relocation + Sublease · West Loop
Doubled the footprint downtown with zero months of double rent.
Read the case →Renewal · Schaumburg
12,000 SF renewal, plus a landlord-funded renovation of the space.
Read the case →Client names withheld. Dollars, square footage and deal structures are actual.
THE FOUNDERS
We Left the Landlord Side in 2004. We Never Went Back.
Tom Koelzer and Dave Ven Horst spent nearly two decades at one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the world. They kept seeing the same thing: tenants at the table with a broker who also represented their landlord.
In 2004 they left and built a firm with one rule. They haven’t represented a landlord since — 2,000+ office leases negotiated, every one of them for the tenant.
Tenant Advisors is a Chicago commercial real estate brokerage specializing exclusively in office tenant representation. We help companies negotiate office lease renewals, relocations, expansions and restructurings across five Chicago-area markets: the Northwest Suburbs, O'Hare, the East-West Corridor (Oak Brook), the North Suburbs (Deerfield) and downtown Chicago. Since 2004, we have represented tenants only—never landlords.
What You Get
- An initial strategy meeting to understand your space needs, timeline, and priorities—and a plan built to execute
- A clear read on your lease vs. today's market—so you know if you're overpaying (you probably are)
- A side-by-side renewal vs. relocation analysis with real dollars, not assumptions
- A negotiation strategy built to create leverage—not just respond to landlord proposals
- Lease terms structured for flexibility, protection, and future optionality
GOOGLE REVIEWS
What Clients Say on Google
★★★★★
“Tenant Advisors is an A+ company representing tenants searching for new space. There’s no conflict of interest — they clearly represent your best interest. I highly recommend them.”
— Kerry L., Attorney
★★★★★
“What sets Tenant Advisors apart is that they only represent tenants, so there was never a conflict of interest. They pushed back on lease terms we would have missed and saved us real money. If you’re renewing or relocating your office, talk to them first.”
— Steve V.
★★★★★
“I’m a business attorney and I refer my clients to Tom Koelzer at Tenant Advisors for office leases. Tom represents tenants only, knows the landlord side, and negotiates deals that hold up when I review the lease. Responsive, prepared, and easy to work with.”
— Patrick M., Business Attorney
★★★★★
“David was incredibly attentive, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He understood our unique needs, navigated the local market, and negotiated the best terms. We’re now in a fantastic office that supports our growth.”
— Barbara T., Candor Health Education
★★★★★
“They took the time to thoroughly understand our business goals, space preferences, and budget. They skillfully negotiated on our behalf, securing lease terms and concessions that exceeded our expectations. We’re now in an office space that aligns perfectly with our business needs.”
— Thomas M.