About Us

Innovative Brokerage, Management and Development Strategies, Providing Personal, High-Quality Service

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One of the largest, most established real estate and brokerage companies in the Chicagoland and North Suburban areas, Berkson & Sons, Ltd. has dealt heavily in brokerage since its founding in 1902 by David Berkson's grandfather Harry U. Berkson, also a founding member of the Chicago Real Estate Board. Over 100 years later, we’re proud to continue doing business in receivership and the brokerage and management of commercial and residential properties.

Whether you are the landlord or the tenant, buying or selling, we can help. Our Chicagoland real estate experiences provide a solid foundation and continuing market climate insight. This translates to the best information and service available through our investment brokerage and leasing services.

Berkson & Sons' success is built on innovative brokerage, management and development strategies, and a strong commitment to providing personal, high-quality service. Every assignment (regardless of size, scope, or long-term objective) receives the same support and attention to detail. Our associates are industry leaders with experience ranging from small local firms to global corporations.

Old & New

Old-fashioned, quality service; every property gets its own tailored management program. These are personally designed for the needs and requests of Ownership, and administered by a property manager.

Our advanced digital workflow provides for timely, accurate invoicing for rent/assessments and common area maintenance; and complete monthly financial statements in electronic format. We maintain close supervision of all tenant/homeowners issues.

Competitive Fees

We strive to save our clients substantial sums of money, offering extremely competitive, all-inclusive management fees without compromising service.

Moving Forward

We look forward to working to achieve your property goals. If you have any questions, or require additional information, please CONTACT US

What our Clients are saying about Berkson & Sons, Ltd.:


"I needed office space ASAP. Berkson & Sons delivered exactly what I needed in no time and under my budget."
-Mary Beth Simmons

"I grew tired of managing my own office. Berkson & Sons took the hassle out of daily management and building leasing. Now I just sit back, enjoy life and wait for a check in the mail. Thanks Berkson & Sons."
-Todd Johnson

"I had too many commercial properties in my portfolio; I was unable to deal with the management and leasing of said properties. I called Berkson & Sons and they were able to take over both areas of my problem. Now my properties are 100% occupied within a short period of time."