Esther Yelen Berman brings a vast knowledge and experience in sales, finance and real estate management to her position as Senior Vice President, Investment Sales. With more than 25 years in commercial brokerage, Esther is recognized as an expert in the field and has achieved a high level of respect among colleagues and clients alike. She has consistently been a Top commercial broker at Jameson Commercial. For the past 25 years she has specialized in the sale of shopping centers and free standing properties. Esther has represented major developers in the Midwest. Her sales include corporate tenants such as Walgreens, CVS, Jewel Osco, Barnes and Noble, Publix Food Store, Advance Auto, Auto Zone, 7-Eleven, McDonald’s, Staples, Merlin Mufflers, Burger King, Piggly Wiggly, Dunkin’ Donuts, Murray’s, LaSalle Bank, Pet Supplies, Super K-Mart, Golfsmith, Office Max and Office Depot. She has closed over $500,000,000 in gross sales.
Esther’s focus on excellence and her expert negotiating skills along with her positive attitude encourage her clients to rely on her for solid real estate experience.
Esther holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Psychology. She is highly involved in philanthropy and volunteer work. Esther has won many professional and civic awards.
The following are highlights of her awards and community involvement:
1998 “100 Women in Chicago Making a Difference” by Today’s Chicago Woman
2000 “One of the Top 10 Jewish Chicagoans of 2000” as designated by Chicago Jewish News
2007 Chicago Real Estate Division Israel Bond Co-Chair of Dinner Event
2008 Chicago Real Estate Division Israel Bond Dinner Event Honoree Commissioner on the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues for 6 years. Appointed by Cook County Board President
1998-2001 President of the Chicago Chapter of Hadassah (8,000 members)
For past 13 years elected National Board Member of Hadassah holding major portfolios
Public and Motivational speaker on various topics
Host and Chair of many philanthropic and political events
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