Commercial Real Estate Tag

Top 10 Things Employees Want in Their Office

Having a functional and pleasing commercial office space is about more than decoration. There are features, often small ones that can make or break your employees' days. A recent survey asked workers all over the nation what they want in a workspace and the answers were surprising. If you are interested in increasing productivity, consider the following ten elements the next time you choose your commercial office space for rent or lease. 1. A work surface that works for them. Desks are...

Common Mistakes Your Real Estate Agent Might Be Making

Unfortunately, not everyone in commercial real estate knows what they’re doing. Mastering the market takes a lot of time and effort. Some people will take shortcuts in the hopes of a quick buck, while others may legitimately not understand what they are doing is just dead wrong! If you want to avoid becoming one of these horror stories, keep the following in mind when working with your commercial real estate agent. Generic Marketing – if you’re a landlord trying to...

3 Tips for a Hot Commercial Real Estate Deal This Summer

It’s common knowledge that investing in commercial real estate leads to way bigger financial gains than residential real estate investments. But finding the best properties and deals is not always easy. What makes a good property “good”? And even if it’s a good property, what are some red flags you should be searching for when making a deal? These tips will help you navigate the waters. “Farm” neighborhoods – “farming” is a term commercial real estate developers and investors use...

US Office Vacancy Rate and 2017 Outlook – What It Means For You

Commercial real estate tycoons, get your wallets ready; the national office vacancy rate has officially declined to 15.7 percent! According to real estate research firms such as Reis Inc., this is the lowest office vacancy rate the US has seen since the second quarter of 2009. While this sounds good, what exactly does this mean for those investing in commercial real estate? It means that commercial real estate is increasing in demand! As employment rates and the economy, in general, continue...

Dallas: The Next Silicon Valley – Office Space Boom

It’s common knowledge that the tech industry is good news for cities and regions across the world. Growth in this sector raises the value of homes and enhances the real-estate environment in general. This tech industry growth is starting to spill into other areas of the country, as California is too expensive of a market for tech entrepreneurs and their teams to thrive in. What the tech industry is looking for now, are some of the characteristics of pre-tech boom...

3 Shocking Reasons Why Online Searches For Commercial Real Estate Don’t Work

Let’s face it; we live in a digital age where the Internet has a tool for everything. And while that can be liberating, it can also create blind spots! So when using online searches, keep these important factors in mind before committing yourself to a lease which may ultimately may not be the right fit for you and your business. 1. There’s no personal touch It’s a good idea to do some cursory online searches to have an idea of what you’re...

The Worst Mistakes To Make When Leasing Office Space

Everyone makes mistakes; it’s human nature. But for a major financial decision which can determine whether your business will sink or swim, it’s best to avoid mistakes of any kind. In our experience, the following mistakes are not only the most damaging to your livelihood’s space; they are also the most common! No Planning When Leasing Office Space It takes a considerable amount of time to either renew a lease or move to a new space. In fact, depending on the requirements...

Medical Office Space Lease Negotiation Tips: What Landlords Don’t Want You to Know

As is true in every business, location can determine whether your medical practice will be a massive success or a nightmarish blunder. Landlords know this and will do everything they can to wring money out of a potential tenant for an ideal space. So to get the perfect location for a medical office space without being taken advantage of, learn these quick tricks before your next negotiation. Secure the Option to Renew in Writing Want to lock down your piece of prime real...