Grubb & Ellis and Real Property Tax Advisors Join Forces to Expand Company’s Real Estate Services Platform

SANTA ANA, CA– Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE), a leading real estate services and investment firm,  has formed a limited liability company with Real Property Tax Advisors, Inc., an Atlanta-based property tax services firm, to provide its clients a full range of tax advisory services.

The new entity, Grubb & Ellis–Real Property Tax Advisors LLC, will serve clients nationally.

“Real Property Tax Advisors is a firm we’ve had a relationship with for some time,” said Eric Forshee, executive managing director, Grubb & Ellis Management Services. “They have a solid reputation, a national presence and share our commitment to exceptional service. As we work with our clients to address their real estate issues, this is just one of many avenues we explore to minimize costs and create value.”

Providing property tax services since 1972, Real Property Tax Advisors offers property tax management; property tax appeal; litigation support; personal property compliance; personal property audit support; and consulting. The firm prides itself on its strategic approach to managing the entire property tax process. Its appeal success rate is significantly higher than the industry average, resulting in measurable cost savings for its clients.

Anne Sheehan, chairman and president, Real Property Tax Advisors, said, “We are excited to further strengthen our relationship with Grubb & Ellis. The company’s strong brand recognition and expertise managing a wide range of corporate and investment real estate portfolios is a perfect fit for our team of expert tax advisors.”

Contact: Erin Mays, Phone: 312.698.6735, Email: erin.mays@grubb-ellis.com