Jason Bitton

Jason Bitton
#1 REMAX Commercial Broker in Illinois
Specializing in Retail | Industrial | Office | Investment Sales

Jason Bitton is a top-performing commercial real estate broker based in Libertyville, Illinois, serving Lake County, Chicago’s North Shore, and the broader suburban corridor. With over a decade of experience and a reputation for delivering results in complex, high-stakes transactions, Jason ranks as the #1 REMAX Commercial Broker in Illinois.

His core areas of focus include retail strip centers, NNN investment sales, industrial warehouses and campuses, multi-tenant office buildings, and mixed-use assets. He represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and developers with professionalism, market insight, and strategic precision.

TRANSACTIONAL EXPERTISE
Jason has successfully closed deals across a wide range of property types and deal sizes. His experience includes:

Sale of 100,000+ square foot distribution and manufacturing facilities

Disposition of multi-tenant retail plazas with national credit tenants

Lease-up of small bay industrial parks and subdivided flex space

Marketing and sale of owner-occupied buildings and sale-leasebacks

Purchase and sale advisory for mixed-use properties with complex overlays

Tenant representation involving special use permits and buildouts

Investment sales with 1031 exchange timing, DST considerations, and financing structure assistance

Many of these deals involved coordination with municipal building departments, zoning boards, attorneys, lenders, inspectors, and out-of-state decision makers.

CLIENTS & COUNTERPARTIES
Jason’s client base includes:

Private investors and 1031 exchange buyers

Institutional landlords and family offices

Developers and builder-owners

Franchise operators and national brands

Attorneys, banks, and receivers

He’s respected for his ability to hold deals together through permitting challenges, delayed appraisals, environmental issues, and financing complications.

STRATEGIC MARKETING & BROKERAGE SERVICES
Every listing receives premium visibility through:

CoStar

LoopNet (active premium account)

Crexi Pro

MLS (commercial & private networks)

Jason’s proprietary off-market investor network

Direct marketing via email campaigns, database outreach, and investor targeting

Unlike brokers who rotate or limit listing exposure to reduce platform costs, Jason maintains continuous, full-market visibility until the property closes—ensuring maximum buyer competition and minimal time on market.

DIFFERENTIATORS
What sets Jason apart is his unique combination of negotiation fluency, valuation accuracy, and execution consistency. He is particularly skilled at:

Navigating multi-party deal structures

Aligning buyer and seller expectations in compressed timelines

Uncovering hidden value through lease restructuring, repositioning, or zoning analysis

Creating urgency through precise pricing and marketing cadence

Acting as a single-point advisor from valuation to post-closing

Whether representing a landlord seeking stable cash flow or a buyer searching for upside potential, Jason builds trust through data-informed strategy and clear communication.

ADVISORY APPROACH
Jason approaches every deal as a long-term advisor—not just a transaction facilitator. He provides:

Market comps and pricing guidance

Pro forma modeling with upside/downside scenarios

Lease abstracting and tenant financial review

Pre-listing due diligence and strategy sessions

Coordination with inspectors, appraisers, and attorneys

Custom marketing material preparation (flyers, OM, signage, etc.)

His style blends analytical discipline with emotional intelligence—making him equally effective with investors, municipal staff, and hands-on owners.

EDUCATION
Jason holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, with academic focus areas including:

Negotiation Strategy

Consumer Behavior

Advertising & Market Positioning

He integrates modern tools, including AI-powered valuation modeling and digital marketing analytics, to enhance deal precision and advisory depth.

SERVICE AREA
Jason actively works throughout:

Lake County – Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Gurnee, Waukegan, Mundelein

North Shore – Highland Park, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Deerfield

Northwest Suburbs – Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village

Far North & Near Wisconsin Border – Antioch, Zion, Fox Lake

LET’S WORK TOGETHER
If you are buying, selling, or leasing a commercial property—or seeking off-market investment opportunities—contact Jason Bitton for advisory-driven representation and unmatched market reach.