Distressed properties commercial real estate services

Avison Young’s distressed property team has the extensive technical knowledge and expertise to manage, value, lease, market and sell your distressed properties to minimize risk, and maximize proceeds.

From receivership to management, leasing and disposition, corporate and asset strategy to implementation we cover a full-range of services. Our expert appraisers and knowledgeable brokers provide detailed appraisal studies and concise Broker Opinions of Value reports and Broker Pricing Opinions.

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Our key service lines to aid in distressed asset situations:

Valuation and Advisory Services
Business Consulting & Advisory Services
Real Estate Management Services
Project Management Services
Real Estate Consulting & Advisory Services
Leasing Strategy & Agency Services
Property Tax Appeal
Capital Markets, Debt Services, & Investment Sales

Experts in all asset classes, specializing in:

Asset and portfolio strategy
Accredited appraisal & valuation services
Receivership and judicial/court-ordered sale listing services
Listing proposals and broker opinions of value
Licensed property management services to assist receivers
Advisory services for insolvency, workouts and restructuring (businesses, assets/real estate and debt)
Expert witness testimony and litigation support in court or arbitration
Corporate real estate strategy including workplace, industrial and retail footprint optimization

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Structured to support your distressed property, no matter the scope.

Our services are aligned to offer full or partial support of your unique distressed property experience.

01 Understand your asset
Analyze and value distressed property situations and provide solutions to align with your business and real estate needs.

02 Take control and stabilize
Complete property administration, project management and maintenance takeover.

03 Create value
Discover and resolve unknown issues and disputes to better position your asset in the market.

04 Disposition / exit
Strategic disposition and exit strategies to effectively market and sell your assets for maximum value.

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Distressed property services news and updates

Avison Young celebrates Women of Influence, class of 2025

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April 24, 2025

GlobeSt. recognizes six Avison Young professionals

Chicago, IL – Avison Young commends the class of 2025 GlobeSt. Women of Influence Award recipients who represent the firm in an array of categories, impacting markets across the commercial real estate landscape.

"I'm thrilled to see Avison Young represented by six exceptional, accomplished women for this year’s GlobeSt. Women of Influence Awards," said Mark Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young. "The future of commercial real estate depends on inclusive leadership and diverse perspectives — and this recognition is a powerful reflection of that ideal."

Avison Young’s winners are among hundreds of professional nominees across the country. The fields represented by the winners include brokerage, architecture/design, and property/facility management.

Avison Young’s six GlobeSt. Women of Influence Award recipients are:

Sarah Cafaro, Broker, Investment Sales
Deanna Drake-Copelan, Property/Facility Manager
Kara Flanagan, Property/Facility Manager
Nicola Heryet, Broker, Tenant Representation
Miyoung Yang, Architect/Design Professional
Sally Zesut, Broker, Tenant Representation

About GlobeSt.com

GlobeSt.com is an online publication that covers commercial real estate content, providing relevant real estate news and insights. GlobeSt. has recognized female professionals for their achievements since 1983.

About Avison Young

Avison Young creates real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. As a private company, our clients collaborate with an empowered partner who is invested in their success. Our integrated talent realizes the full potential of real estate by using global intelligence platforms that provide clients with insights and advantage. Together, we can create healthy, productive workplaces for employees, cities that are centers for prosperity for their citizens, and built spaces and places that create a net benefit to the economy, the environment and the community.

Avison Young is a 2024 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for 13 consecutive years.

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