Michael Lirtzman

Head of Office Agency Leasing | U.S.

Experienced commercial real estate broker, owner, and manager with expertise in office leasing, acquisitions, development, and asset management in Chicago and other U.S. markets. Led leasing and operational teams and executed over 3.5 million square feet of office lease transactions, driving property sales exceeding $3 billion. Skilled in office, industrial, and multifamily projects, adaptive reuse, and equity and debt placement across multiple asset classes.

Latest articles

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Is Office Tenant Demand Ready to Drive a New Development Cycle?

Explore how rising costs, tenant uncertainty, and competition from existing buildings are shaping the demand for new construction projects nationwide.

Gary Gottlieb Darren Lemmon Phil Breidenbach Marianne Skorupski Michael Lirtzman

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The Popularity of Spec Suites

Discover how spec suites—move-in-ready office spaces built by landlords—are evolving in response to post-pandemic market shifts. Explore insights from Colliers on tenant and owner strategies in Charlotte, Miami, and Nashville.

Marianne Skorupski Michael Lirtzman Kevin Gonzalez Kim Kendall Ashley Harrison

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Changes in Federal Government Leasing Approach

Explore how foundational shifts in federal leasing and property disposal could revitalize urban areas, reduce taxpayer costs, and drive private investment, with a spotlight on Washington, D.C.’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Marianne Skorupski Charles Dilks Matthew Johnston Victoria Abbasi Michael Lirtzman