Jones Lang LaSalle Ranked #1 Corporate Real Estate Services Provider

Major users of CRE services identify top considerations in selecting providers and rank Jones Lang LaSalle highest in every category

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) has been recognized as the best overall provider of corporate real estate services by the Watkins 2009 Survey of Corporate Real Estate Service Providers. Of the 19 providers evaluated by the largest users of commercial real estate services, Jones Lang LaSalle was rated #1 in every category, including delivery of results, adaptability of services, pricing, reputation and financial strength.

The survey, conducted every two years by the Watkins Research Group Inc., in a joint project with Flaspöhler Research Group, interviewed 204 corporate real estate (CRE) decision-makers from 182 companies, representing North America’s largest users of CRE services—including 59 Fortune 500 companies, 37 Financial Times Global 500 companies and eight government agencies.

Not only did Jones Lang LaSalle receive the highest overall rating among all firms, but it also was rated #1 for each of the 10 considerations respondents listed as most important in selecting CRE providers. These considerations, which were characterized as adding to clients’ bottom lines or demonstrating strong client orientation, are listed below in order of importance:

1. Delivers results on time and within agreed-upon budget (JLL #1)
2. Is business savvy (JLL #1)
3. Adapts services to fit firm (JLL #1)
4. Understands and avoids conflicts of interest (JLL #1)
5. Has rational pricing (JLL #1)
6. Has a strong reputation and is respected in the industry (JLL #1)
7. Is financially strong (JLL #1)
8. Has offices in all the major markets where needed (JLL #1)
9. Monitors performance with metrics (JLL #1)
10. Uses state-of-the-art technology (JLL #1)

“The Watkins survey is a clear indicator of what users of corporate real estate services require and value,” said Peter Roberts, CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle in the Americas. “We are gratified for the trust our clients place in us every single day and the results confirm what they consistently tell us they value—the quality of our service delivery, our reputation for integrity and our financial strength as a company.” Roberts continued, “Receiving this validation from such a widely respected, independent source is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our people.”

source : JLL