The owners of the Willis Tower in Chicago have appointed brokerage Eastdil to find a buyer for the building, formerly known as the Sears Tower, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
The sale of the 110-storey tower could set a record for the city if it fetches the around $1.5bn that is expected.
The building dates back to the 1970s, and was most recently sold – to investors including Joseph Chetrit, Joseph Moinian and American Landmark Properties – in 2004, when it fetched $841m.
