Our Philosophy
Public Engagement
INTERVIEW | 27 News WKOW ABC
Program Topic | Business closures leave vacancies in downtown Madison
SPEAKER | DMI Nosh at Noon
Program Topic | The Future of Downtown Commercial Real Estate
Join Heather Ewing starting at minute 18:13- 26:37
INTERVIEW | James Kademan
Program Topic | Starting a Commercial Real Estate Firm
LIVE Video Tours
LIVE VIDEO TOUR | 330 State Street
*** NEW LISTING ***
- 1100 SF
- Square in Shape
- Approx 30’ of Frontage
- Common Area Restroom
- Full Basement
- Plumbed—Less costly space renovations
LIVE VIDEO TOUR | 8 S Carroll Street
Across from the Capitol Square
- ~ 2500 SF RETAIL for LEASE
LIVE VIDEO TOUR | 5957 McKee Road #101B, Fitchburg
If you’re a smaller user, check this space out!
- 1634 SF at grade
- Mezzanine (free 751 SF!)
- Common area restrooms
- Significant Parking
- Endcap, Large windows, natural light
330 State Street | 11OO SF
***NEW LISTING***
1100 SF
Square in Shape
Approx 30’ of Frontage
Common Area Restroom
Full Basement
Plumbed—Less costly space renovations
8 S Carroll Street | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
Across from the Capitol Square
~ 2500 SF RETAIL for LEASE
5957 McKee Road #101B, Fitchburg | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
If you’re a smaller user, check this space out!
- 1634 SF at grade
- Mezzanine (free 751 SF!)
- Common area restrooms
- Significant Parking
- Endcap, Large windows, natural light
1121 S Park Street | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
The Emerson
- Showcasing the outdoor patio, ADA accessible ramp, attached parking and more.
- The Developers are Adding Value through-out the construction process making it easier and more cost-effective for the Tenant.
203 E Main Street, Waunakee | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
LAMPHOUSE
- Two In-Line spaces, each ~1350 SF
- 5:1000 Parking
- Strong Co-Tenancy
- Large windows, 14’ Ceiling Height
- Build to Suit - Create the space to fit your needs
Available Now for Tenant Possession.
1121 S Park Street | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
The Emerson
Downtown Madison WI
- Available for Tenant Possession in April!
- 1200-4800 SF
- Surface and Underground Parking
- >23,000 VPD day
1121 S Park Street | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
The Emerson
Downtown Madison WI
- Available for Tenant Possession in April!
- 1200-4800 SF
- Surface and Underground Parking
- >23,000 VPD day
214 State Street | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
RETAIL for LEASE | Over 1.17M Pedestrians Annually
- 1342 SF
- Hardwood Floors
- Tin Ceiling
- Abundant Sunlight
- Strong Co-Tenancy: RED Square Flowers, Paul’s Club, Cask & Ale, Orpheus Theater, Overture Center for the Arts and more!
8 S Carroll Street | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
On the Capitol Square Madison, WI
- 2427 SF at Grade
- Restroom in place
- Kitchen Area
- Nearby parking
- Strong Co-Tenancy
2 S Carroll Street | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
- 2327 SF at Grade
- > 3100 SF in Lower Level with 2 Restrooms
- Generous Tenant Improvement Allowance (TIA)
- $125M New Development planned for The Square
- 840 New parking stalls
- And more!
719 E. Johnson Street LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
Mixed-Use Development
- 1200 SF Retail at Grade
544 State Street | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
Self-Guided tour with ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC Founder & President, Heather Ewing.
- Greatest density of Millennials + Young Professionals in the 500/600 block
- 3-3.5M pedestrians annually pre-COVID
- Two floors. Landlord open to leasing only at grade for the right deal
- Strong Retailers: European Wax Center, Mooyah Burgers, Naf Naf Grill, Summit Credit Union and more
- 1000 beds across the street
2221 Sherman Avenue | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
- Self-Guided tour with ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC Founder & President, Heather Ewing.
550 Junction Road | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
- Self-Guided tour with ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC Founder & President, Heather Ewing.
610 Junction Road | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
- Self-Guided tour with ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC Founder & President, Heather Ewing.
1121 S Park Street | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
- Self-Guided tour with ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC Founder & President, Heather Ewing.
5955 McKee Road | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
- Self-Guided tour with ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC Founder & President, Heather Ewing.
5957 McKee Road #101B | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
- Self-Guided tour with ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC Founder & President, Heather Ewing.
203 E Main Street | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
- Self-Guided tour with ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC Founder & President, Heather Ewing.
LEASED - 2 S Carroll St #200 | LIVE VIDEO TOUR with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
A great firm leased this 2nd floor space. The walls are painted and flooring is ordered!
LIVE Tour Insights with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
Monday Morning Coffee Talk | Need Motivation?
LIVE Tour Insights with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
Efficient contractor tour — bid on!
LIVE Tour Insights with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
Monday Morning Coffee Talk | The Importance of a Great Assistant
LIVE Tour Insights with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
People frequently share they see my listing all over the Madison, WI area. Want to know my secret of how I get it all done?!
LIVE Tour Insights with HEATHER EWING, CCIM | May 24, 2021
Finalizing Candidates for the Entry-Level Marketing Creative Position
LIVE Tour Insights with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
Events are Returning to the Downtown!
Check it out!
LIVE Tour Insights with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
LIVE Tour Insights with HEATHER EWING, CCIM
203 E. Main Street Waunakee, WI
Join me for a Pedi?!
Check out this BUILD-OUT.
2300 SF Nail Salon at The Lamphouse
Opens June 2021!
Call/Text Heather at 608.239.4781 for a tour!
Remaining spaces are filling up quickly.
Tour Insights with HEATHER EWING
I'm working with one of Madison's favorite retailers on a space in the downtown. Getting the bid, refining the vision for the space and moving through the creative process. Join me as this unfolds in a magical manner!
LIVE from Downtown | BROKER OPEN 2 & 8 S Carroll
LIVE from Downtown Madison
at the 2 & 8 S Carroll Street Broker Open
Live INTERVIEW | Heather Ewing, CCIM Retail Expert
Heather Ewing guest Radio Spotlight for the Bill Baker Show.
With Laura Stanfield and Bill Baker.
Tune in at 24:15 for Heather's Commercial Update!
Broker Open | 2 & 8 S Carroll St
Join us June 22 from 4 - 6 PM
Refreshments on the Square
Special Viewing of 2 & 8 S Carroll Street
Hosted by Heather Ewing, CCIM | ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC & Vic Villacrez | Hovde Properties
Pivotal CRE Partners in Retail Leasing
Live Recording from Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Panelists :
- Heather Ewing, CCIM | Founder & President,
ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC
- Elyse L. Smithback, First Vice President ‑ Business Banking, Park Bank
- Carole J Schaeffer, MPA, Leed Green Assoc., Vice President of Business Development, Friede & Associates
- Ross Heginbottom, CPCU, CRIS, Account Executive, M3 Insurance
- Daniele St. Marie Thompson, Real Estate Attorney, Co-Founder & Partner, St. Marie Boll, LLC
Program Topic | "The Future of Downtown Commercial Real Estate"
Live Recording from the DMI Nosh at Noon event from Friday, April 16.
Hear from a panel of experts on commercial real estate and office space trends and future opportunities in downtown Madison.
Panelists :
- Ben Schmidt, Senior Vice President, Fiore Companies
- Craig Stanley, Founding Principal, Broadwing Advisors
- Drew Martin, VP, Director of Design Visualization, Strang
- Heather Ewing, Founder & President, ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate
- Janine Punzel, Principal, 360 Commercial Real Estate
Heather Ewing represents the Retail category
Upcoming Event : June 3, 2021
Business Closures Leave Vacancies in Downtown Madison
Ewing - Secretary of The City of Madison BID Board - was interviewed in December 2020 regarding Vacancies on State Street in Downtown Madison, WI
Live INTERVIEW | Heather Ewing, CCIM Retail Expert
Today we discuss Commercial Real Estate with an expert in our area. Heather Ewing, CCIM, Founder & President of ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC. Join us today at 11 am as we discuss subjects about the Commercial market, what is the forecast for 2021, and is Commercial Real Estate a good investment.
INTERVIEW | Starting a Commercial Real Estate Business
Ewing was interviewed by James Kademan of AUTHENTIC Business Adventures in November 2020. They discuss Heather Ewing Founder and President of ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC. Starting and running a commercial real estate business.
Heather Ewing represents the Retail category
Requested by Midwest Real Estate News and spoke at the Madison Commercial Real Estate Forecast Summit on behalf of the Retail category. November 7, 2019
Requested Speaker for NAIOP
Requested by Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) and spoke at The Madison Club on The Future of State Street on May 14, 2019, 3:30-6 pm.
The NAIOP Wisconsin CRE Roundtable is an interactive exchange of ideas, best practices, and information on the hottest topics impacting commercial real estate. Knowledge leaders will help lead the discussion, but attendees are encouraged to come ready to join the conversation!
Commercial Leasing 101
Heather Ewing provides the fundamentals of commercial leasing 101 to entreprenuers at 100State Co-Working.
Commercial Leasing 101
Heather Ewing shares the basics of commercial leasing to entreprenuers at the new location of American Family's DreamBank. Answering questions and providing referrals to bring business owners to their next step.
Speaker - Heather Ewing
Spoke at the Grand Opening of the City of Madison Municipal Building.
Why ABSTRACT?
Experience
Retail | Mixed-Use Expertise
- Leasing, Sales, Land, Investments
- New Mixed-Use Development
- Tenants, Landlords and Developers
- Consultation
- Site Selection
- Negotiations
- Build-Out Education and Bidding
- Process Flow
- Referrals
Tenant Representation
Leasing | Sales
- Site Selection - Receive pertinent market data, comparables and desired demographics for efficient and meaningful tours
- Extensive Book of Business - We support our local and national connections while continually expanding through referrals and old fashion cold calling
- Regular Updates & Support
- Receive up-to-date information on your search; we are committed to you
- Build-Out – Receive contractor referrals, assistance negotiating bids and selection
- License Assistance - We help you with the process of obtaining your alcohol, patio, and other license from the timeline through the process and city requirements
- Signage referrals
- Successful Deal Completion - Our concentrated retail expertise lets you know you received the best deal possible
Landlord Representation
Leasing | Sales
- Competitive and Realistic Rates/Price We provide market data and comparables to derive a competitive price, tenant improvement allowance, and overall deal points and structure
- Best Practices - We share market feedback of what has and has not worked well in the market so we can streamline your tenant search
- Professionally Branded Marketing Attractive and effective website, brochures, signage, social media and more
- Extensive Book of Business - We nurture our local and national connections while continually expanding through referrals and old fashion cold calling to best serve you
- Expanded Market Visibility - We utilize various MLS search engines for local and national listing coverage
- Regular Updates & Support
- Represent Landlords for Various City Approvals in Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Maple Bluff and Sun Prairie
- Successful Deal Completion - Our concentrated retail expertise gives you peace of mind knowing you secured an optimal long-term tenant
Developer
Leasing | Consulting
- We have listed over $151M of NEW Mixed-Use Developments in Dane County alone for various Developers
- Competitive Listing Features - We provide market data and comparables to derive a competitive list price, tenant improvement allowance, term and overall package for new tenants
- Construction Consultation - We suggest tips for effective and efficient leasing of the property
- Professionally Branded Marketing Attractive and effective website, brochures, signage, social media and more
- Extensive Book of Business - We nurture our local and national connections while continually expanding through referrals and old fashion cold calling to effectively lease your new property
- Expanded Market Visibility - We utilize various MLS search engines for local and national listing coverage
- Represent Developers for Various City Approvals in Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Maple Bluff and Sun Prairie
- Regular Updates & Support - We are committed to you and provide timely and up-to-date information on your search
- Successful Deal Completion - Our concentrated retail expertise gives you peace of mind knowing you secured an optimal long-term tenant
Latest News | Press and Media
LIVE from Downtown | BROKER OPEN 2 & 8 S Carroll
LIVE from Downtown Madison
at the 2 & 8 S Carroll Street Broker Open
Live INTERVIEW | Heather Ewing, CCIM Retail Expert
Heather Ewing guest Radio Spotlight for the Bill Baker Show.
With Laura Stanfield and Bill Baker.
Tune in at 24:15 for Heather's Commercial Update!
Broker Open | 2 & 8 S Carroll St
Join us June 22 from 4 - 6 PM
Refreshments on the Square
Special Viewing of 2 & 8 S Carroll Street
Hosted by Heather Ewing, CCIM | ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC & Vic Villacrez | Hovde Properties
Pivotal CRE Partners in Retail Leasing
Live Recording from Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Panelists :
- Heather Ewing, CCIM | Founder & President,
ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC
- Elyse L. Smithback, First Vice President ‑ Business Banking, Park Bank
- Carole J Schaeffer, MPA, Leed Green Assoc., Vice President of Business Development, Friede & Associates
- Ross Heginbottom, CPCU, CRIS, Account Executive, M3 Insurance
- Daniele St. Marie Thompson, Real Estate Attorney, Co-Founder & Partner, St. Marie Boll, LLC
Program Topic | "The Future of Downtown Commercial Real Estate"
Live Recording from the DMI Nosh at Noon event from Friday, April 16.
Hear from a panel of experts on commercial real estate and office space trends and future opportunities in downtown Madison.
Panelists :
- Ben Schmidt, Senior Vice President, Fiore Companies
- Craig Stanley, Founding Principal, Broadwing Advisors
- Drew Martin, VP, Director of Design Visualization, Strang
- Heather Ewing, Founder & President, ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate
- Janine Punzel, Principal, 360 Commercial Real Estate
Heather Ewing represents the Retail category
Upcoming Event : June 3, 2021
Business Closures Leave Vacancies in Downtown Madison
Ewing - Secretary of The City of Madison BID Board - was interviewed in December 2020 regarding Vacancies on State Street in Downtown Madison, WI
Live INTERVIEW | Heather Ewing, CCIM Retail Expert
Today we discuss Commercial Real Estate with an expert in our area. Heather Ewing, CCIM, Founder & President of ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC. Join us today at 11 am as we discuss subjects about the Commercial market, what is the forecast for 2021, and is Commercial Real Estate a good investment.
INTERVIEW | Starting a Commercial Real Estate Business
Ewing was interviewed by James Kademan of AUTHENTIC Business Adventures in November 2020. They discuss Heather Ewing Founder and President of ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC. Starting and running a commercial real estate business.
Heather Ewing represents the Retail category
Requested by Midwest Real Estate News and spoke at the Madison Commercial Real Estate Forecast Summit on behalf of the Retail category. November 7, 2019
Requested Speaker for NAIOP
Requested by Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) and spoke at The Madison Club on The Future of State Street on May 14, 2019, 3:30-6 pm.
The NAIOP Wisconsin CRE Roundtable is an interactive exchange of ideas, best practices, and information on the hottest topics impacting commercial real estate. Knowledge leaders will help lead the discussion, but attendees are encouraged to come ready to join the conversation!
Commercial Leasing 101
Heather Ewing provides the fundamentals of commercial leasing 101 to entreprenuers at 100State Co-Working.
Commercial Leasing 101
Heather Ewing shares the basics of commercial leasing to entreprenuers at the new location of American Family's DreamBank. Answering questions and providing referrals to bring business owners to their next step.
Speaker - Heather Ewing
Spoke at the Grand Opening of the City of Madison Municipal Building.
Contact Us
TENANT REPRESENTATION - was on Restaurant/ Bars page
- Leasing, Sales, Land, Investment Sales
- Consultation
- Site Selection
- Negotiations
- Build-Out | Construction
- Referrals for Contractors, Lenders, Insurance and Attorney
We've lived in the downtown and the Madison area for the last 40 years. We understand the written and unwritten needs of the city and neighborhoods. We have seen what does and does not work.
Leveraging this experience and relationships, we provide retail tips for developing sites that allow spaces to be leased quickly to premium local, regional and national retailers creating a harmonious and vibrant tenant mix.
Site Selection - Receive pertinent market data, comparables, and desired demographics for efficient and meaningful tours
Extensive Book of Business - We support our local and national connections while continually expanding through referrals and old fashion cold calling
Regular Updates & Support - Receive up-to-date information on your search; we are committed to you
Build-Out – Receive contractor referrals, assistance negotiating bids and selection
License Assistance - We help you with the process of obtaining your alcohol, patio, and other licenses from the timeline through the process and city requirements
Signage referrals
Successful Deal Completion - Our concentrated retail expertise lets you know you received the best deal possible
Fun Fact
HEATHER EWING
Founder | President
We are fully integrated into Dane County serving on the CCIM Board of Directors for Wisconsin, The City of Madison BID board, on the executive committee, you will notice Ewing speaking at various commercial real estate venues such as interviews, live radio broadcasts, speaking on behalf of retail at the Midwest CRE Journals attending networking events in Florida, Chicago, Milwaukee and of course, sweet home Madison.
Additionally, she volunteers by presenting through American Family’s Dream Bank, CCIM, Livic and more.
About
WHY ABSTRACT?
ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC was founded on the basis of aligning with customer and client needs, providing a uniquely branded experience, that in turn, enhances the value of the property and people's lives.
As people dine at various types of restaurants, experience a new service or find the perfect product for their apartment or home, their life becomes more robust. In turn, the area carries a higher value resulting in more businesses investing in the area. This provides a meaningful collection of local, regional and national tenants which benefits business owners and landlords alike.
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ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate was born and founded out of artistry. From site selection, culmination of clients, from tenants, landlords, developers, to build-outs, to referrals, to contractors, lenders, commercial insurance, and attorneys. Like a paint brush layering on a large canvas, a vision is held. A culmination of ideas, structures, and creativity. Through the pages of …..you will see how it all comes together in various ways……….
TENANT REPRESENTATION - move to services main page
- Leasing, Sales, Land, Investment Sales
- Consultation
- Site Selection
- Negotiations
- Build-Out | Construction
- Referrals for Contractors, Lenders, Insurance and Attorney
We've lived in the downtown and the Madison area for the last 40 years. We understand the written and unwritten needs of the city and neighborhoods. We have seen what does and does not work.
Leveraging this experience and relationships, we provide retail tips for developing sites that allow spaces to be leased quickly to premium local, regional and national retailers creating a harmonious and vibrant tenant mix.
Site Selection - Receive pertinent market data, comparables, and desired demographics for efficient and meaningful tours
Extensive Book of Business - We support our local and national connections while continually expanding through referrals and old fashion cold calling
Regular Updates & Support - Receive up-to-date information on your search; we are committed to you
Build-Out – Receive contractor referrals, assistance negotiating bids and selection
License Assistance - We help you with the process of obtaining your alcohol, patio, and other licenses from the timeline through the process and city requirements
Signage referrals
Successful Deal Completion - Our concentrated retail expertise lets you know you received the best deal possible
LIVE FULLY
ABSTRACT is a Full-Service Brokerage Firm and even beyond that, we go the extra mile to ensure the I’s are dotted and T’s are crossed. Your questions are answered in an expert manner allowing you to receive an optimal result. Because why should you just live when YOU can LIVE FULLY.
Say Goodbye to Getting By, rather Choose and Decide to Live Fully.
ABSTRACT Commercial Real Estate LLC, securing your Retail, Restaurant, Fast-Casual, Leasing and Sales in Madison and Dane County.
