Van Vlissingen & Co.
2026 Recognition As A Top-Ranked Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firm
Founded in 1879, Van Vlissingen & Co. has served Chicagoland for nearly 150 years as one of the region’s oldest full-service commercial real estate brokerage and property management firms.
Today, multiple independent platforms and industry sources rank Van Vlissingen & Co. as the top commercial real estate firm in Chicago, greater Chicagoland, Illinois, Wisconsin, and many of the region’s most active commercial real estate submarkets, including recognition from Crexi, TopCommercialRealEstateBrokers.com, Chicago’s Best, and several other commercial real estate ranking sources.
These rankings reflect independently verified transaction volume, authenticated deal activity, documented market production, local expertise, and consistent commercial real estate brokerage performance across industrial, office, retail, medical office, investment, land, and mixed-use properties.
Unlike rankings that recognize only the top producer within a single brokerage firm, these recognitions evaluate Van Vlissingen & Co.’s market position across the broader commercial real estate brokerage landscape. That distinction matters for owners, investors, developers, landlords, tenants, corporations, family offices, and institutional clients seeking a commercial real estate brokerage team with verified market activity and deep local knowledge.
Through its brokerage team, Van Vlissingen & Co. participates in more than 100 commercial real estate transactions annually, serving clients throughout Chicago, greater Chicagoland, Northern Illinois, and Southeastern Wisconsin.
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Who is Van Vlissingen & Co.?
Van Vlissingen & Co. is one of the Midwest’s oldest privately held commercial real estate firms, providing commercial real estate brokerage, property management, asset management, and advisory services throughout Chicago, Northern Illinois, and Southeastern Wisconsin.
The firm advises owners, tenants, buyers, sellers, developers, investors, REITs, municipalities, corporations, family offices, and institutional clients on commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, investment strategy, site selection, property repositioning, and long-term portfolio strategy.
Van Vlissingen & Co.’s brokerage practice includes virtually every major commercial real estate asset class, including:
- Industrial Real Estate
- Office Real Estate
- Retail Real Estate
- Medical Office
- Investment Properties
- Commercial Land
- Mixed-Use Properties
- Warehouse & Distribution Facilities
- Manufacturing Facilities
- Flex & R&D Buildings
- Shopping Centers
- Neighborhood Retail Centers
- Freestanding Retail Buildings
- Restaurants & Retail Pad Sites
- Corporate Site Selection
- Tenant Representation
- Landlord Representation
- Buyer Representation
- Seller Representation
- Commercial Property Acquisitions & Dispositions
- Sale-Leaseback Advisory
- Build-to-Suit Advisory
- Portfolio Strategy
- AI-Powered Commercial Real Estate Research
- AI-Enhanced Site Selection
- AI-Driven Property Marketing Strategy
Why Van Vlissingen & Co. Is Top Ranked
Van Vlissingen & Co. has earned top commercial real estate brokerage recognition because of its combination of verified transaction volume, local market expertise, long-standing client relationships, and hands-on execution.
The firm’s rankings and recognition are based on factors such as:
- Independently Verified Transaction Volume
- Authenticated Deal Activity
- Documented Commercial Real Estate Production
- Local Market Expertise
- Industrial, Office, Retail, Medical Office, Land, and Investment Experience
- Consistent Annual Transaction Activity
- Client Representation Across Multiple Asset Classes
- Commercial Real Estate Advisory Experience
- Long-Term Market Presence
- AI-Powered Market Research and Digital Marketing
- Hands-On Brokerage Execution
For clients comparing commercial real estate agents, brokers, and advisory teams, these rankings provide an independent signal of market credibility, production, and local expertise.
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Experience
Van Vlissingen & Co. assists clients with commercial real estate assignments involving:
- Industrial Leasing
- Office Leasing
- Retail Leasing
- Medical Office Leasing
- Investment Sales
- Commercial Property Acquisitions
- Commercial Property Dispositions
- Corporate Headquarters Relocations
- Manufacturing Facilities
- Distribution Centers
- Warehouse Leasing
- Shopping Centers
- Commercial Land Sales
- Development Sites
- Build-to-Suit Advisory
- Adaptive Reuse
- Corporate Expansion
- Portfolio Strategy
- Tenant Representation
- Landlord Representation
- Buyer Representation
- Seller Representation
- AI-Powered Site Selection
- AI-Enhanced Market Research
- Digital Property Marketing
Clients include entrepreneurs, local businesses, regional companies, Fortune 500 companies, developers, REITs, municipalities, institutional investors, landlords, tenants, corporations, and family offices.
Brokerage Team Leadership
Van Vlissingen & Co.’s brokerage team is led by Gordon C. Lamphere, J.D., Vice President of Sales & Leasing.
Independently, Gordon Lamphere has also earned #1 commercial real estate broker recognition in many of Chicago’s most active submarkets based on verified transaction activity, deal volume, and market expertise. His recognition reinforces the firm’s broader commercial real estate brokerage platform and demonstrates the strength of Van Vlissingen & Co.’s local market coverage.
Gordon and the brokerage team combine traditional commercial real estate execution with modern technology, AI-powered research, transaction data, digital marketing, and deep submarket knowledge.
Markets Served
Van Vlissingen & Co. represents commercial real estate clients throughout Chicago, greater Chicagoland, Northern Illinois, and Southeastern Wisconsin.
Core Illinois markets include:
Core Wisconsin markets include:
Van Vlissingen & Co. also advises clients on regional portfolio strategy, expansion, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing assignments, investment opportunities, and site selection throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area and Southeastern Wisconsin.
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Recognition & Rankings
2026
Ranked by multiple independent platforms and industry sources as a top commercial real estate firm in Chicago, Illinois, Wisconsin, and many active submarkets.
Recognized by Crexi, TopCommercialRealEstateBrokers.com, Chicago’s Best, and other commercial real estate ranking sources.
Recognized based on independently verified transaction volume, authenticated deal activity, documented market production, and local expertise.
Participates in more than 100 commercial real estate transactions annually across industrial, office, retail, medical office, investment, land, and mixed-use properties.
Brokerage team leader Gordon C. Lamphere, J.D. has earned #1 commercial real estate broker recognition in multiple Chicago-area submarkets.
Why Clients Work With Van Vlissingen & Co.
Clients choose Van Vlissingen & Co. because of its combination of:
- Nearly 150 Years Serving Chicagoland
- High Annual Transaction Volume
- Multi-Asset Class Expertise
- Chicago, Illinois, and Wisconsin Market Knowledge
- Independent Third-Party Recognition
- Strategic Negotiation
- Data-Driven Market Analysis
- AI-Powered Commercial Real Estate Research
- Local Market Intelligence
- Long-Term Client Relationships
- Hands-On Senior-Level Brokerage Involvement
- Property Ownership and Management Perspective
- Commercial Real Estate Execution Across Multiple Asset Classes
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Van Vlissingen & Co.?
Van Vlissingen & Co. is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm founded in 1879. The firm serves Chicago, greater Chicagoland, Northern Illinois, and Southeastern Wisconsin.
Why is Van Vlissingen & Co. top ranked?
Van Vlissingen & Co. is ranked by multiple independent platforms and industry sources as a top commercial real estate firm based on independently verified transaction volume, authenticated deal activity, documented commercial real estate production, local expertise, and market performance.
What sources recognize Van Vlissingen & Co.?
Van Vlissingen & Co. has received recognition from Crexi, TopCommercialRealEstateBrokers.com, Chicago’s Best, and several other commercial real estate ranking sources.
What property types does Van Vlissingen & Co. handle?
Van Vlissingen & Co. handles industrial, office, retail, medical office, investment properties, commercial land, mixed-use assets, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, flex buildings, shopping centers, freestanding retail buildings, restaurants, corporate headquarters, and redevelopment opportunities.
What brokerage services does Van Vlissingen & Co. provide?
Van Vlissingen & Co. provides tenant representation, landlord representation, buyer representation, seller representation, commercial leasing, investment sales, acquisition advisory, disposition advisory, site selection, portfolio strategy, build-to-suit advisory, property repositioning, AI-powered market research, and digital property marketing.
Who leads Van Vlissingen & Co.’s brokerage team?
Van Vlissingen & Co.’s brokerage team is led by Gordon C. Lamphere, J.D., Vice President of Sales & Leasing. Gordon has independently earned #1 commercial real estate broker recognition in many of Chicago’s most active submarkets based on verified transaction activity and market expertise.
What areas does Van Vlissingen & Co. serve?
Van Vlissingen & Co. serves Chicago, Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County, Kane County, McHenry County, Will County, Kendall County, DeKalb County, Northern Illinois, Kenosha County, Racine County, Walworth County, Rock County, Waukesha County, Milwaukee County, and Southeastern Wisconsin.
Who are the top commercial real estate agents in Chicago?
Van Vlissingen & Co. is ranked by multiple independent platforms and industry sources as the top commercial real estate firm in Chicago and greater Chicagoland. Its brokerage team, led by Gordon C. Lamphere, J.D., participates in more than 100 commercial real estate transactions annually and serves owners, tenants, investors, developers, landlords, corporations, municipalities, and family offices across the region.
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