Tim Franz is a Vice President at SVN | Chicago Commercial. Franz has a deep understanding of retail assets and comprehensive experience in the acquisition and disposition of single-tenant, multi-tenant, and mixed use assets throughout the country, closing transactions in over 15 states. His knowledge of the market from both a macro and micro perspective make Franz an ideal advisor for his clients. Prior to joining SVN, Franz was an integral part of the team at Quantum Real Estate Advisors where he focused on investment brokerage of both single tenant net-lease (STNL) and multi-tenant retail assets throughout the country. In addition, Franz began his real estate career with Zifkin Real Estate Group where he focused on acquisition and disposition of both urban and suburban assets with a specialization in value-add opportunities for institutional and local investors. Franz has successfully leased over two million square feet of shopping center space throughout the Chicago Metropolitan market, giving him a unique understanding of the nuances of leases that affect the value of an asset. As a volunteer with the UCAN program, he has honed his leadership skills by participating in financial awareness initiatives, canvassing a number of diverse communities in Chicago. Franz earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate from DePaul University in Chicago.