Lynn Drake

Lynn Drake’s status is well known in the industry: She’s the commercial realtor focused on maintaining “true north” for her corporate clients. It’s a reputation built on 35 years of commercial real estate experience. Lynn became a commercial realtor in 2001 after 15 years in corporate real estate. Thus far in her career, Lynn has successfully completed over 1,500 real estate transactions ranging from small business tenant leases to the sale and purchase of industrial complexes.

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Sep2017
It really nags at me that there are firms out there who claim they’re representing your best interests when, in reality, they’re doing the opposite.Many are simply project managers and construction companies in disguise—not truly tenant representatives. Confused? Here’s How This Works: You’re looking for space, and you find a supposedly “good” tenant ... Read More
September 12, 2017Lynn Drake

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August 29, 2017Lynn Drake

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Most landlords in the game today know their business inside and out. The stay on top of what their competitors are asking and what the market will bear. They know what deals are being done down the street—especially when they lose a deal to a particular landlord.Here’s the thing: landlords ... Read More
August 18, 2017Lynn Drake

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Follow this  link to determine how much square footage your firm needs:  https://www.compass-commercial.com/backoffice-space-calculator/
August 9, 2017Lynn Drake

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We talk a lot about the importance of an RFP (Request for Proposal), and written about the top mistakes that tenants make. One mistake we see frequently is that tenants don’t check the RFP against the final lease.A good agent will do this for you automatically.Many agents will affectionately tell ... Read More
August 8, 2017Lynn Drake

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Across the country, building owners charge different rates for electricity, usually based on their  climate. An electrical rate in Troy, Michigan will be far different than that charged in Phoenix, Arizona. Even in the same area, landlords can charge far more than their neighbors.Why? Electricity is usually a cost center for ... Read More
August 2, 2017Lynn Drake

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The ITRA spring meeting was held in Atlanta. We visited the Ponce City Market which is mixed use redevelopment of the former Sears warehouse.  The building is divided into shopping, offices, residential and parking.
July 25, 2017Lynn Drake

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I always enjoy showing our clients potential space for their offices. I find it interesting to see space through their eyes, rather than my own. I may think a particular space is great, they may not see it working for them at all.One of the biggest differences between residential and ... Read More
July 20, 2017Lynn Drake
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July 11, 2017Lynn Drake