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Marc Blum

President & Chief Operating Officer

Marc is responsible for the management and leasing of 620 N Lasalle located in the heart of the River North neighborhood in Chicago. His 30 plus years of experience includes the leasing and managing all types of commercial and residential real estate. In addition, he has extensive experience in construction for both ground up and the renovation of existing properties. Marc is also the president and Chief Operating Officer of Next Realty, LLC. His responsibilities include acquisition and dispositions, property and asset management, leasing of all portfolio properties, as well as partnership and financial structuring and reporting.

Education and Career

Marc holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Marketing from Syracuse University and a masters degree in Real Estate Investment from New York University. His prior working experience includes being a Vice President of Acquisitions for Klaff Realty, Senior Property Manager at Sanzari Enterprises and Senior Asset Manager for Ocwen Financial Corporation and Ocwen Investment Corporation.

Affiliations

  • CPM
  • CCIM
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker in Illinois
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker in Florida
Marc Blum

Recent Posts By Marc Blum

How to Renegotiate Your Commercial Lease in 8 Steps

Updated:

30 Jan

,

2024

How to Renegotiate Your Commercial Lease in 8 Steps

Is your lease not quite what you thought you were getting yourself into? Want to renegotiate commercial lease agreements? Follow these steps!

Commercial Tenant Improvement Allowance [Everything You Need to Know]

Updated:

30 Jan

,

2024

Commercial Tenant Improvement Allowance [Everything You Need to Know]

To better understand Tenant Improvement allowance in commercial real estate, we are breaking down just what TIA is and all the perks of this landlord allowance.

How to Find an Office Space for Rent in River North, Chicago - 4 Ways

Updated:

30 Jan

,

2024

How to Find an Office Space for Rent in River North, Chicago - 4 Ways

Finding and leasing commercial space can be tricky. It’s time-consuming and doesn't happen overnight. Learn these four tips on how to find office space to lease!