Testimonials

Building Trust – One Client At A Time

Since 1998, Cawley Chicago’s number one goal has remained to provide high-quality, relationship-based real estate services to an extensive list of national institutional and local clients. Throughout the years, complete satisfaction has remained our number one goal.

We strive to provide every client with an individual and customized experience—placing their needs first—to offer a higher level of personal service than typically found in larger, national real estate companies. The result: a highly successful performance history with over a 70% retention rate of clients. Plus, an enhanced level of comfort and confidence is formed for every new client we serve.

But don’t just take our word for it. Read what other satisfied clients have had to say about working with Cawley Chicago. Want to hear more? We’ll let you speak with any one of them about the service experiences they had with us—just ask.

“Dan is intense, knowledgeable, and loves commercial real estate. He is passionate about bringing the best information, best people, and best attitude to care for his clients. When I get a big sack of money and start buying properties in the Western Suburbs, Dan will lease them!”
October 12, 2010 James Bushy, RPA, Account Executive
CoStar Group was a consultant or contractor to Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“I have known Dan for four years both professionally and as a friend. His integrity and dedication to his work is admirable and uncommon in today’s business environment. Dan has an extensive background in commercial real estate and due the boutique culture of his firm, can navigate the complexities of the market more quickly to deliver better results for his clients.”
June 19, 2010 Susan Templeton, Managing Partner
Stafford Wells Advisors Inc. was a consultant or contractor to Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“Daniel Cawley purchased new AIS Matrix furniture from me for his new office space in Downers Grove. His office is state of the art and represents the type of business he would provide to any client that would hire him and his firm. They are professional and highly qualified individuals that take extreme care in finding the perfect office space for their clients. I would highly recommend anyone to Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.”
June 11, 2010 Tami Mirabella, Senior Account Manager
Affordable Office Interiors was a consultant or contractor to Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“Dan is a consummate professional. We have worked on several transactions together. I highly recommend Dan. He understands all aspects of each transaction. As a developer/landlord that is all I can ask for.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
June 10, 2010 Andrew James
Hired Daniel as a Real Estate Agent in 2001.

“Dan is extremely responsive, knowledgeable, honest and passionate – he takes care of each client with the highest level of care and professionalism.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
June 9, 2010 Peter Tsantilis
Hired Daniel as a Real Estate Broker in 2008, and hired Daniel more than once.

“Daniel is an effective broker and represents industry best practices. He is consistent in providing his clients the best possible services.”
June 7, 2010 Nancy Roach, Owner- President, Strada Real Estate Services, Inc,
Was with another company when working with Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“Dan is a hard working dedicated industrial broker who will make sure that the transaction is complete. I have had the opportunity to work with Dan on four different transactions and have been impressed with his commitment to the client and knowledge of the real estate market. I recommend Dan to all my fortune 500 clients.”
June 7, 2010 Brian Liston, Attorney at law, Liston & Tsantilis
Was with another company when working with Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“I have worked with Dan Cawley and his firm for several years and consider him to be an inventive, creative and intuitive business leader. I would highly recommend both Dan and his firm. CTH.”
June 7, 2010 Chris Henkel, President, IT Lighthouse
Was a consultant or contractor to Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“I have known and worked with Dan since he started Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate. I have found him to be competent, service-oriented and hard-working. He does a great job for his clients. I recommend him without reservation.”
June 7, 2010 John D. Purdy, Jr., Partner, Martin, Craig, Chester & Sonnenschein
Was a consultant or contractor to Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“We purchased a building about three years ago, and found Dan’s services to be very valuable. He and his people know the market in our area thoroughly – they knew all of the properties that were available and even some that weren’t but might be. They were equally as helpful in concluding the purchase. And throughout the process we felt that Dan was definitely working FOR US. I would use him again in a minute!”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
June 7, 2010 Stephen Lamb
Hired Daniel as a Real Estate Agent in 2007.

“Dan and I have become great friends through our business association; I think that speaks volumes! Dan and his firm are smart, aggressive brokers who “get after it.” No job is “below them.” I have utilized their services for property acquisition, as well as had them lease several properties, all with great results. Dan is all about integrity.”
Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative
June 7, 2010 Randy Tieman
Hired Daniel as a Real Estate Agent in 2006, and hired Daniel more than once.

“I have known Dan for many years, and he is man of integrity. He is hard working and a tenacious commercial real estate professional. His in-depth knowledge of the market, provides his clients and his business partners with the information necessary to make sound business decisions.”
June 7, 2010 Steve Kozarits, Director of Acquisitions/Development, True North Investments
Was with another company when working with Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“Dan has been a competitor, friend and mentor to me for the past 10+ years. His ethics and work quality are outstanding. It is a pleasure doing business with Dan because he goes above and beyond all expectations.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
June 7, 2010 Chris Tecu
Hired Daniel as a Real Estate Agent in 1999, and hired Daniel more than once.

“I have known Dan for 20 years and watched him build Cawley Chicago weathering the ups and downs of the commercial real estate market. But one thing that has been constant is Dan’s responsiveness and commitment to his customers to provide outstanding results. I was fortunate to work with Dan first hand on a replacement facility in Milwaukee. Not only did he do a great job for us locating property, his counsel was invaluable in negotiating our way through a challenging environment. I can recommend Dan without reservation to anyone requiring commercial real estate services or counsel.”
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
June 6, 2010 Michael Angus
Hired Daniel as a Real Estate Agent in 2003.

“Dan Cawley is a dynamic, hardworking real estate professional who tackles each situation with his impressive enthusiasm, candor, and drive. He’s got a tremendous ability to find smart and straightforward solutions to his client’s complex real estate needs. His extensive experience makes him a great resource to his clients and colleagues. Plus he’s got a love for life which is fun to be around.”
October 9, 2008 Mia Littlejohn, Marketing Director, Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate
Reported to Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate

“Dan is a true commercial real estate professional in that he’s knowledgeable of the markets in which his company serves, has competent, ethical employees that are a joy to work with and he always delivers on his promises. As a potential business partner or client, I would feel confident that whatever Dan says he and his company will do, that he will deliver.”
August 18, 2008 Sean Gill, Senior Associate, Lee & Associates
Was with another company when working with Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“As a residential real estate broker there are times when I cannot adequately help those clients that need commercial realty services. Dan has always been there ready to provide outstanding service or sometimes just sage advice. Either way he has made countless valuable contributions to the service I provide as well as my career.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
August 12, 2008 Bill Kimball
Hired Daniel as a Real Estate Agent in 2004, and hired Daniel more than once.

“Dan Cawley has a reputation in the marketplace for being honest, open and focused. Cawley Chicago Commercial Realty is built with those same principles. Dan has assembled a great team of like-minded individuals to carry that message to its customers.”
August 11, 2008 Mary Erlain, President, Peak Marketing & Sales Results, Inc.
Was with another company when working with Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“Dan is a great mentor and has helped me to build my career through his knowledge and expertise in commercial real estate.”
August 5, 2008 Joshua Hearne, Senior Associate, Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate
Reported to Daniel at Cawley Chicago Commercial Real Estate.

“We have worked with Dan and his company on many transactions as both a client and also a service provider for his firm. Dan and his team are very knowledgeable and have provided expert service in our search for office/warehouse commercial buildings. We have also worked well with his team on financing their clients’ deals.”
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
August 4, 2008 Nick Zaderej
Hired Daniel as a Commercial Broker in 2006, and hired Daniel more than once.