Heitman is a real estate investment management firm that offers takeover asset management, portfolio analysis and construction, and property acquisition and disposition services for institutional investors. The company also serves individual investors who want to invest in publicly traded real estate securities. Heitman also manages commercial mortgage loans that are secured by buildings, shopping centers, multifamily apartments and industrial properties. The company underwrites assets for acquisition and disposition, as well as prepares investment strategies. Heitman invests in the United States, as well as Europe. The company has an asset base of more than $15 billion. The company s clients include insurance companies, pension funds and investment banks.