BEI Commercial Real Estate

What BEI Commercial Real Estate does

BEI Commercial Real Estate, operating as Batavia Enterprises, Inc., is a third-generation, family-owned commercial real estate firm founded in 1959 and headquartered in Batavia, Illinois. The company provides commercial brokerage (sales, acquisitions, leasing, investment), commercial property management, consulting (site selection, entitlement, zoning, TIF development), self-storage through its wholly-owned In Towne Self-Storage subsidiary, and residential brokerage via the acquired Miscella Real Estate brand. It serves a diversified tenant and owner base across the Fox Valley region of northern Illinois, with properties spanning office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, residential, and storage asset classes.

The company's business model combines transactional brokerage commissions with recurring property management fees and self-storage rental income. It operates a relationship-driven, sales-led go-to-market targeting SMBs, government entities, nonprofits, and select enterprises through direct outreach, community involvement, and a referral program ($100 Visa gift cards for signed leases). Its operational technology stack is limited to AppFolio for tenant portal services, with no proprietary platform, AI capabilities, or significant software investment disclosed.

BEI's strategic posture emphasizes local market depth, historic preservation through adaptive reuse (Cedar Avenue Business Center, Tower Business Center), community embeddedness (board seats, charitable partnerships), and incremental expansion through new product lines (self-storage) and tuck-in acquisitions (Miscella). Management is concentrated in a small team (~15-20 employees) led by CEO Austin Dempsey, with in-house accounting, leasing/sales, and operations/maintenance functions supporting an asset base described as millions of square feet managed across the region.

Name

BEI Commercial Real Estate

Legal name

Batavia Enterprises, Inc.

Website

https://beicre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BEI Commercial Real Estate is a family-owned, third-generation commercial real estate firm in Batavia, Illinois providing brokerage, property management, consulting, self-storage, and residential services across the Fox Valley region since 1959.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG), Warehousing & Logistics Facilities Brokerage (BPAJACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Property management services
• Commercial leasing representation
• Self-storage facilities
• Real estate consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Batavia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Brokerage Services: Revenue from property sales, acquisitions, and commercial leasing representation. Includes transaction fees, commissions, and advisory services for office, industrial, retail, and land transactions.
2. Property Management: Ongoing property management services for commercial investment properties, charging management fees for tenant satisfaction, performance optimization, and long-term value protection.
3. Self Storage Operations: In Towne Self-Storage provides climate-controlled storage units at three locations (St. Charles, Peru, Sandwich IL) with month-to-month leases, U-Haul services, and ancillary revenue from packing supplies.
4. Referral Program: Referral rewards program where referrers earn $100 Visa gift cards when referred clients sign minimum 1-year leases, incentivizing client acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BEI Commercial Real Estate, operating as Batavia Enterprises, Inc., is a full-service commercial real estate firm founded in 1959 serving the Fox Valley region of Illinois. The company offers commercial brokerage (sales, acquisitions, leasing, and investment), property management for commercial investment assets, consulting (site selection, zoning, entitlement, TIF development), self-storage operations through its In Towne Self-Storage subsidiary, and residential brokerage through the Miscella brand.

Product overview

BEI Commercial Real Estate operates as a diversified real estate company offering five interconnected service lines: commercial brokerage (sales, acquisitions, leasing, investment), property management for commercial investments, consulting (municipal approvals, zoning, TIF development), In Towne Self-Storage (three climate-controlled facilities with U-Haul services), and residential brokerage through the acquired Miscella brand. The portfolio includes commercial, industrial, retail, mixed-use, residential, and storage properties throughout the Fox Valley region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• In Towne Self-Storage: Temperature-controlled self-storage facilities with locations in St. Charles, Peru, and Sandwich, Illinois.
• Miscella

Products and services

• Commercial Brokerage Full-service commercial brokerage offering property sales, acquisitions, commercial leasing representation, and investment strategy across office, industrial, retail, and land properties in the Fox Valley and Chicagoland area.
• Property Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $70 million in sales transactions and 755,000+ SF of commercial space leased
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Batavia MainStreetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEI is a dedicated supporter and partner of Batavia MainStreet, participating in community revitalization efforts and local business support initiatives. Austin Dempsey served as president for two terms and was a founding member of the Batavia Arts Council.
• Fox Valley Patriotic OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization focused on patriotic initiatives in the Fox Valley region. Austin Dempsey serves on the Board of Directors.
• Community Foundation of the Fox River ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEI supports this community foundation through donations and community involvement, supporting local charitable initiatives.
• U-HaulminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorU-Haul services available on-site at In Towne Self-Storage locations, providing moving truck rentals and related services for storage customers.
• Allen + Pepa ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm serving as project architect for the KCEDC office renovation at Tower Business Center. Led by Lane Allen.
• The Standard General ContractingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for the KCEDC office renovation project, responsible for construction execution. Led by Sean Connon.
• Anderson HumaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal animal welfare organization that BEI supports through charitable donations and community involvement.
• Water Street StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts organization in Batavia that BEI supports as part of community arts and cultural development initiatives.
• Batavia United WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBEI supports Batavia United Way through charitable donations and community fundraising efforts.
• CASA Kane CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCourt Appointed Special Advocates for children in Kane County. BEI supports through donations and community involvement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/beiproperties
• Facebookfacebook.com/BataviaEnterprises
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/batavia-enterprises-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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