Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Industrial & Commercial Real Estate Solutions
Since 1975, DarwinPW Realty has established itself as a leader in industrial and commercial real estate services. Our firm specializes in brokerage, property management, investment, and development services, leveraging over four decades of experience to deliver tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our team of seasoned professionals combines deep market expertise with a client-centric approach, prioritizing long-term relationships and strategic real estate decision-making. As part of the CORFAC International network since 2018, we extend our capabilities through global partnerships while maintaining a strong focus on Chicagoland and Midwest markets. Our brokerage agents average 15 years of experience, providing nuanced insights and creative problem-solving for tenant representation, leasing, acquisitions, and build-to-suit projects.The asset management division oversees 2 million square feet across 40 buildings, emphasizing hands-on oversight and tenant retention. Our investment services team secures competitive financing and ensures sustained asset value through integrated brokerage and management support. Development initiatives focus on client-specific needs, with successful collaborations spanning Fortune 500 companies to local enterprises. We distinguish ourselves through entrepreneurial agility combined with institutional-grade resources, ensuring clients receive both personalized attention and comprehensive market intelligence. Continuous innovation in service delivery remains central to our mission of transforming real estate challenges into strategic advantages for our clients.
Services
Brokerage
Asset Management
Investment Services
Development Services
Tenant Representation
Leasing
Acquisition
Disposition
Sale-Leasebacks
Build-To-Suits
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of specialized industrial real estate expertise since 1975
- Our team averages 15 years of brokerage experience per agent
- Integrated service model combines brokerage, management, and development capabilities
- Active CORFAC International network membership enhances global transaction capacity
- Proven track record managing 2M+ sq ft portfolio for 50+ ownership entities
Services
Brokerage
Our brokerage division connects clients with optimal commercial properties through market analysis and strategic negotiations. With agents averaging 15 years' experience, we provide tailored solutions for leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions. Our deep local market knowledge and CORFAC International network enable successful transactions across industrial, warehouse, and commercial spaces.
Asset Management
We manage over 2 million square feet of commercial properties with hands-on oversight and tenant relationship focus. Our team conducts regular site inspections and financial reporting while maintaining 95%+ occupancy rates. Integrated accounting and construction support ensures efficient operations and long-term asset value preservation for ownership entities.
Investment Services
Our investment division secures competitive financing and executes value-add strategies for institutional and private investors. Through comprehensive market analysis and lender relationships, we optimize asset performance across acquisition, holding, and disposition phases. Continuous portfolio monitoring ensures sustained returns aligned with client financial objectives.
Development Services
From concept to completion, we deliver customized development projects addressing tenant-specific requirements. Our in-house construction experts coordinate with architects and municipalities to navigate regulatory challenges while maintaining budget and timeline integrity. Successful projects include major renovations and ground-up developments for Fortune 500 tenants.
Tenant Representation
We advocate for tenants seeking optimal lease terms through comprehensive market comparisons and negotiation expertise. Our services cover site selection, lease structuring, and renewal strategies tailored to business growth plans. With established landlord relationships, we secure favorable terms while maintaining long-term occupancy solutions.
People
George Cibula
Managing Broker
Managing Broker with 20+ years of industrial real estate experience. Specializes in portfolio transactions and large-scale acquisitions. Recognized for negotiating complex deals exceeding $50M in value.
Dan Prendergast
Vice President
Vice President focusing on investment sales and developer representation. Brings 15 years of Midwest market expertise in industrial property transactions. Instrumental in recent $200M portfolio refinancing deals.
Mandy Lewandowski
Vice President
Award-winning Vice President specializing in high-volume leasing transactions. Recipient of 2024 HIGH-VOLUME Award for exceptional deal volume. Manages client portfolios exceeding 1 million square feet.
Luke Ferzacca
Associate
Emerging leader in commercial acquisitions with focus on 3PL and distribution facilities. Supports mid-sized business expansions through strategic real estate solutions.
Questions
What commercial real estate services does DarwinPW Realty offer?
We provide brokerage, asset management, investment services, and development solutions for industrial and commercial properties across Chicagoland and the Midwest region.
How long has DarwinPW Realty been in business?
Our firm has specialized in industrial real estate since 1975, combining four decades of local market expertise with global network capabilities through CORFAC International.
What sets DarwinPW Realty apart from other real estate firms?
We differentiate through integrated service delivery combining brokerage, management, and development under one team, supported by 15-year average agent experience and CORFAC International partnerships.
Do you handle large-scale commercial transactions?
Yes, our team manages portfolio transactions exceeding $200M and individual deals for properties up to 2 million square feet, with recent experience in 40-building portfolio refinancing.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We focus on Chicagoland as our core market while handling transactions throughout the Midwest region and maintaining national capabilities through our CORFAC International network.
