What Is Exclusive Tenant Representation and Why Do You Need It?

Leasing Commercial Space is a RiskyApproach On Your Own… The process of securing commercial space for your organization, whether it’s a new location or extending a lease in your current building, is a complex and time-consuming process. This endeavor is filled with numerous opportunities to make a decision that does not best compliment your business objectives. Tackling this process without the benefit of an experienced exclusive tenant representative to guide you through the process and structure a transaction that best serves your operational needs and financial objectives only increases the chances of making the wrong move. In my 25 plus…
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Commercial Real Estate Owners….   Are You Prepared for the End of the Cycle?

Commercial Real estate is cyclical. No one can predict exactly when the economy will tip into the next recession, but most experts agree we’re in the later stages of this current cycle. The question commercial real estate owners and operators should be asking themselves is not when the next downturn will hit, but are they prepared for it when it does? Now is the time to take advantage of what’s left of the good times, while money is relatively cheap, vacancies are low and rents are high to prepare for the inevitable downturn. Here are some tips to get you started:…
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Commercial Real Estate Owners…. Are You Prepared For the End of the Cycle?

Commercial Real estate is cyclical. No one can predict exactly when the economy will tip into the next recession but most experts agree we’re in the later stages of this current cycle. The question commercial real estate owners and operators should be asking themselves is not when the next downturn will hit, but are they prepared for it when it does? Now is the time to take advantage of what’s left of the good times, while money is relatively cheap, vacancies are low and rents are high to prepare for the inevitable downturn. Here are some tips to get you…
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Top 10 Tips for Commercial Lease Negotiations

Looking for commercial space? To set yourself up for success at the negotiating table, follow these tips: 1. Prioritize  It's unlikely that you'll get everything that you want from a negotiation, so it's important to know what's most important going in. Determine which demands are deal-breakers, highly desired and would-be-nice-to-have in order to help you stay focused. 2. Knowledge is Key Having in-depth knowledge of current market conditions is essential to a successful negotiation. When you can back up your requests with data to show that what you're asking for is “market”, you're more likely to win the landlord over.…
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