Chicago, IL
Debbie Corson
Chicago, IL
Debbie Corson is one of the original ARA principals and leads ARA's Midwest division, which specializes in the sale and finance of multihousing properties and portfolios through the states of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. The foundation of the firm is built upon over 31 years of experience providing performance-based service and developing long-standing relationships with many of the largest real estate companies in the U.S., including AMLI Residential, AIMCO, Camden Property Trust, DRA Advisors, General Investment & Development Co., ING Realty Partners, John Hancock, Jupiter Realty Company and Sentinel Real Estate Corporation. A Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) since 1994, Debbie has negotiated the sale of over $1.9 billion in multifamily properties and has dominated the Midwest multifamily sales throughout her career. Her tri-state sales have earned her the #1 Midwest Top Producer award for the past four years from the Commercial Real Estate Council of Greater Cincinnati. She has headed ARA's Distressed Assets Services Group practice group since 2008, and is a frequent contributor to industry publications and panels, including GlobeSt.com, RealShare conferences, Apartment Finance Today and Multihousing News.
Susan Lawson
Chicago, IL
Susan Lawson, a native of Chicago, deals exclusively in large multifamily properties and specializes in the Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Susan is involved in all aspects of the marketing process including market research, business and client development, asset valuation and underwriting, contract negotiation and closing. Since joining Apartment Realty Advisors, Susan has been involved in the sale of over $402 million in multifamily assets. Susan obtained her MBA from Loyola University after receiving her undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Adele Deeter
Contract Management, Licensed Sales Associate
Chicago, IL
Adele's experience and capabilities in marketing and sales administration have successfully contributed to the growth and success of the company. Adele supports the marketing structure and key sales information, as well as contract administration, coordination of the due diligence process, management of closing preparation, and documentation. She is a licensed Ohio real estate salesperson and a cum laude graduate of Denison University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She has been associated with Apartment Realty Advisors since 1992, and was active in real estate as well as oil & gas limited partnership syndications and investor reporting prior to that time.