Zane Peterson

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Our firm is a full-service brokerage company that started as a long-time business partnership with Chris Harrison. Currently Mr. Harrison and myself are the on

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A TRUE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL HERE TO HELP My name is Zane Peterson. I'm a real estate guy with over a decade of industry experience. Currently I'm the Managing Broker for a boutique real estate firm headquartered in Decatur, the name of our firm is Main Place Real Estate. I’m honored to help lead this group of talented real estate professionals who bring value to our clients. In recent years I’ve taken a serious and strategic focus on Commercial Real Estate investment sales. I help accredited investors analyze their real estate investment portfolios to determine the best time to acquire and sell CRE assets. I do this by utilizing my skills, resources, and knowledge, to ensure that my clients have a great experience throughout the transaction process. Often my clients are engaging in 1031 Exchanges and investing in the Midwest region of the United States. Our firm is a full-service brokerage company that started as a long-time business partnership with Chris Harrison. Currently Mr. Harrison and myself are the only active CCIM designated commercial brokers in Macon County. We hold a high value proposition in comparison to our competitors. We're constantly pursuing continuing education and staying current with industry trends, this philosophy is simply a must. Our firm is headquartered in Decatur, Illinois and our territory for representing landlords is across Central Illinois with an emphasis commercial real estate transactions (sales and leasing), commercial management, and local Decatur area residential services. I am a proud Decatur resident, graduate from Millikin University, local business owner, golfer, dog lover, and advocate for business growth in Decatur. My wife, Taylor Peterson, is also a real estate broker in the Central Illinois area. Together we enjoy both guiding our clients and being principals in our own family’s growing real estate portfolio. I help lead Main Place Real Estate, a dynamic real estate brokerage team based in Decatur. I also manage a small, yet growing, personal real estate portfolio (both commercial and residential investment properties). Real Estate has always been a large passion of mine, as I was introduced to it by my father at a young age. I firmly believe in continuing education and self-improvement. In 2019, I earned my CCIM (certified commercial investment member) designation. I am an active board member of the CCIM Illinois Chapter and I leverage the learned skills and vast network of this distinguished designation. Professionally, I am a member of numerous trade organizations including: National Association of Realtors, Illinois Association of Realtors, Central Illinois Board of Realtors, CCIM, ICSC, and Worldwide ERC. I also obtained my certification in U.S. Tax Treatment of Home-Purchase Plans in 2019. In addition to professional organizations and achievements, I have the opportunity to serve in a few local organizations including: Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce, The Decatur Club, and Rotary Club of Decatur. While obtaining my bachelor's degree in Business Finance, I enjoyed four years competing on the Millikin University golf team. The game of golf has contributed to much of my current success - I love the never-ending challenge and competition! Although I am originally from the north shore of Chicago, after spending time in Central Illinois, I grew to appreciate all that Decatur has to offer. Upon graduating from Millikin, I helped launch and manage a local quick-service restaurant with the help of family and friends, which also increased my desire to remain a Decatur resident long-term. I have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, energetic personality, and would love to assist you in reaching your investment goals.