ABOUT
Our Marcus & Millichap Advantage
Our Track Record
268
6,601
Founded in 1971 on a unique methodology
Largest pool of pre-qualified investors in the industry
More than 1,800 investment professionals in the U.S. and Canada
Buildings Sold
Units Sold
$586m
Real Estate Sold
With an industry focus on
Multi-family & Mixed-use real estate assets in Chicagoland.
94%
Sales Price as a Percentage of List Price
Our Marcus & Millichap Advantage
Our Mission
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Exceed the expectations of each client and deliver superior results
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Represent our clients with the utmost integrity
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Build long-lasting, meaningful relationships
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Demonstrate our commitment to responsiveness and transparency
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Share our passion through our application of solutions
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Provide expert, up-to-date market knowledge
Our Team
James Ziegler | First Vice President
James.Ziegler@marcusmillichap.com
Office: 312-624-7020
Cell: 773-606-1450
James Ziegler joined Marcus & Millichap in February of 2006. He founded the Ziegler Team in 2012 - focused on creating a collaborative team setting and spending time mentoring new agents. James and his team's primary focus is on the disposition of multi-family and mixed-use properties throughout Chicagoland. James has extensive knowledge of the Chicago neighborhoods and takes pride in his strong work ethic, ability to close difficult transactions and building strong relationships with his clients. James has closed over 300 transactions totaling over $550 million in sales and has received multiple national sales achievement awards.
James is a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and serves as a First Vice President at Marcus & Millichap and Director of the Multi-Housing Group. In addition to commercial brokerage, James is an avid traveler and Chicago sports fan, he also enjoys spending time outdoors including hiking, kayaking, boating (basically anything water related).
Eric Wagner | First Vice President
Eric.Wagner@marcusmillichap.com
Office: 262-364-1947
Cell: 763-226-5523
Tyler Preissing | Associate
Tyler.Preissing@marcusmillichap.com
Office: 312-327-5489
Cell: 630-235-8057
Eric Wagner specializes in the acquisition and disposition of market rate and affordable multifamily assets in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Mr. Wagner’s daily mission is to support clients by engineering innovative solutions designed to meet their objectives today and in the future. Whether it involves multifamily acquisition or disposition, complex management advisory services or capital markets debt structuring, Eric excels in his ability to find creative solutions for complex obstacles.
Mr. Wagner began his career at Marcus & Millichap through its SIP (sales internship) Program, while studying real estate and finance at Marquette University in 2018. In 2019 he transitioned into Marcus & Millichap’s Multi Housing Division as an associate broker. Since then, Eric have a combined sales record of $200,000,000.
Tyler Preissing is an Investment Sales Broker at Marcus & Millichap, specializing in the sale of multifamily and mixed-use properties on the northwest side of Chicago. As a key member of the Ziegler Group, Tyler contributes to a team that has successfully closed over 300 properties, totaling more than $500 million in sales. With a strong foundation in finance and extensive market knowledge, he offers clients expert guidance to navigate the dynamic real estate landscape in this thriving region.
A graduate of Aurora University with a degree in Finance, Tyler was also a member of the university’s baseball team. Raised in Mount Prospect, Illinois, he has a deep-rooted understanding of the local market and a strong connection to the communities he serves.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys playing golf, working out, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends. His passion for his work and personal interests allows him to build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and colleagues alike.