Commonly Asked Questions About Our Public Speaking Services

What is a public speaker?

A public speaker is someone who speaks at a public engagement for compensation.

What is a real estate public speaker?

A real estate public speaker is a public speaker who specializes in speaking engagements centered on real estate.

Does Real Estate Public Speaker, LLC speak on both commercial and residential real estate?

Yes, Jeff Rothbart has a diverse background which includes participating in over $3 billion in commercial and residential real estate transactions.

What do public speakers typically do?

There are and can be many intents behind a public speaker, but generally the goal of public speaking is to educate and influence your listeners.

Who is Real Estate Public Speaker, LLC ‘s intended audience?

Real Estate Public Speaker, LLC’s intended audience is anyone who wants to educate a group on commercial or residential real estate. Jeff has a diverse background in both commerical and residental real estate, on top of being an Illinois licensed attorney and broker, to speak effectively to any audience.

What organizations usually retain real estate public speakers?

Real estate public speakers can be engaged by numerous organizations including local bar assocations, realtor offices, real estate agents, real estate associations, title companies, real estate legal and accounting firms and all sorts of other professionals interested in commerical or residential real estate.

What makes Jeff Rothbart qualified to speak at our real estate event?

In addition to having participated in over $3 billion in commerical and residential real estate transactions over the duration of the his career, Jeff is also an Illinois licensed attorney and real estate broker as well as Adjnunct Professor of Law. Jeff has moderated and spoken on numerous real estate related panels and discussions. Finally, Jeff serves as an expert witness in real estate related litigation and is in a unique position to discuss current trends in real estate litigation.

What topics can Real Estate Public Speaker, LLC discuss at our event?

Based on his background and experience, Jeff Rothbart is qualified to speak on numerous topics in commerical and residential real estate. We suggest you contact Jeff at 312-307-1492 or [email protected] for more information. Notwithstaidning, topics of expertise include, without limitation, 1031 exchanges, fiduciary responsibility and standards of care, valuation and financial analysis, partnership issues and structures, real estate development and brokerage, real estate financing, and title and survey related topics. Jeff has substanial experience with valuation, acquisitions, development, general contracting, equity and debt financing and lending standards, legal document review, asset/portfolio management, capital markets, leasing, dispositions, sustainability, HOA formation and administration and brokerage. 

What are some of the highlights of Jeff Rothbart’s career?

Highlights from his career include, but are not limited to, the following:

• • • • Participated in over $3,000,000,000 of commercial and residential real estate transactions across property type, risk profile and geography.
      • Valued in excess of $4,000,000,000 in commercial and residential real estate;
      • Disposed of over $1,750,000,000 in commercial real estate assets.
      • Formed over $200,000,000 in real estate joint ventures and other syndications.
      • Managed over 11,000,000 SF of commercial real estate assets.
      • Procured over $500,000,000 in equity and debt investments.
      • Negotiated over 200 leases totaling more than 2,000,000 SF.
      • Development of over $5 million in residential real estate.
      • Own approximately 100 acres of raw land for development.
      • Own approximately 500 senior living beds.

For whom has Jeff Rothbart worked previously?

Mr. Rothbart has also consulted, either as an expert witness or on a third-party basis with previous clients including municipalities, public REITs, governmental agencies, universities, insurance companies, creditors to bankruptcy, equity investors, developers, general contractors, property owners, tenants and individual homeowners.

What is Jeff Rothbart’s educational background?

Mr. Rothbart has a B.A. from Emory University, a J.D. from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law, an LL.M. in Taxation from Northwestern University, a Certificate in Hotel Real Estate and Asset Management from Cornell University as well as a Certificate in Real Estate Investment and Development from Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business.

What other licenses, certifications or credinitals does Jeff Rothbart maintain?

Additionally, Mr. Rothbart is an Adjunct Professor of Law at IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law, a licensed Illinois attorney, a licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker and formerly held a LEED-AP for New Construction v2.2 as well as NASD/FINRA Series 22 and 63 licenses. Mr. Rothbart has been a ‘market participant’ for the PwC Korpacz Real Estate Investor Survey since approximately 2006.  Mr. Rothbart is a Certified Mediator through the National Association of Certified Mediators.