Gary Stubits
Managing Broker · Brainstorm Properties
Aligning profit with purpose in commercial and industrial real estate across Chicagoland.
Meet Gary
Built on properties that work, not just deals that close.
Commercial real estate isn't just transactions to me — it's a chance to align profit with impact. As Managing Broker at Brainstorm Properties, I work with owners and investors moving on industrial, office, retail, and multi-family assets across Chicagoland.
Most brokers hand you off to a team the moment the contract's signed. With me, you work directly with the person who understands your property, from the first call to the closing table.
I focus on properties other brokers treat as generic square footage — because in industrial, the details (clear height, dock access, power capacity, location relative to transportation routes) are the deal.
Services
Four ways I help you move on commercial real estate
Every engagement starts with one of these four areas — pick a starting point, or combine them as your deal requires.
Sales & Leasing
Full-service representation from listing to closing table
- Full market exposure or a targeted buyer/tenant search
- Skilled negotiation and guidance through due diligence
Investment Property Sales
Acquisition and disposition strategy built around your numbers
- Full financial and market analysis before you commit
- Clear read on risk, return, and timing
RE Market Analysis
Current data so every decision is grounded in reality
- Trends in demand, supply, and pricing
- Comparable sales and lease data specific to your property type
Property Valuation
A clear, defensible number you can act on
- Comparative market analysis
- Income approach and cost approach methods
Recent Work
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What Clients Say
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How We'll Work Together
Three Steps, Every Deal.
Know the building before we set a number
Clear height, dock and drive-in access, power capacity, and location relative to major routes — every industrial property gets evaluated on the details that actually drive its value, not just square footage.
Find the fit, not just a buyer or tenant
Industrial deals work best when the space actually fits how a business operates. I work to match properties to real operational needs, not just the highest offer on paper.
Stay hands-on through closing
From the first call through due diligence, financing, and the final walkthrough, I stay directly involved — so nothing falls apart between signing and closing day.
Common Questions
How is an industrial property valued?
Value comes down to comparable sales, income potential, and replacement cost — weighed against specifics like clear height, dock/drive-in access, and proximity to major transportation routes.
How long does a typical sale or lease take to close?
Most industrial sales close in 60–90 days from an accepted offer. Leases can move faster, depending on tenant improvements and how long it takes to finalize terms.
Do you work with both buyers and sellers, or tenants and landlords?
Yes — I represent buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords, so you get a broker who understands both sides of the negotiation, not just one.
Have a property in mind?
Whether you're buying, selling, or leasing industrial or commercial space, let's talk through what you're trying to accomplish.
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