Best Practices for Subletting Single/Shared Offices
It is not uncommon for office users to sublet unused individual offices. It has become so common that major landlords now have addendums...
Is Your Broker Your Consultant or Just a Deal Maker?
To most, the function of a commercial real estate broker is to simply identify a space and negotiate basic terms. On the other hand, at...
Hidden Cost Traps in Commercial Leases
The second largest line item on most businesses’ budgets, coming in just behind personnel costs, is occupancy costs. There are four major...
How is Fair Market Value Achieved on Renewals?
Imagine your lease is coming up for renewal and the terms of the renewal are broad. The lease likely states, “The renewal term shall be...
Is Your Agent Qualified?
Is your real estate agent qualified to provide the services you need? In order to provide real estate services to the “Public,”...
Time for the Thanksgiving Clause-Ready?
Several years ago, one of our clients received a surprise from their landlord. Apparently, a notice was delivered to their office which...
Everyone Need Help!
Too often companies, particularly small companies, look at their real estate needs as a necessary evil that needs attention every three...
Is Fair Market Value Really Fair?
In most industries, when a manufacturer makes or sells consumer products there is a simple pricing formula. For example, in the clothing...
Cold Calling Insanity Stop! Please!
It’s a year before your lease expires and it seems you have a target on your body. Almost every day you receive yet another cold call...
Is Market Knowledge That Important?
A headline like this will likely turn a few heads. After all, one of the major selling points that most brokers highlight in their pitch...
