Sometimes, Break-ups are Hard, but NecessarySometimes a business owner will move into a building and it just doesn’t work out. It could be that the landlord acts like Scrooge from ‘The Christmas Carol’, pinching pennies and trying to charge the tenants for expenses that aren’t allowed under the lease. ... Read More
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January 31, 2017Lynn Drake
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Jan2017
Looking Forward to New Referral Opportunities in the Coming YearAs a sales person at heart, I have always tracked how many referrals I received monthly. A year ago, someone had shared the concept of focusing on what I could do for others. So, for 2016 I looked for, ... Read More
January 11, 2017Lynn Drake
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Nov2016
Now that the economy has improved we are seeing our clients interested in buying buildings again. I recently heard about a woman who wanted to open a coffee shop so she went to the bank first to get a loan to buy the building. Just because a building is for sale on ... Read More
November 21, 2016Lynn Drake
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Kiwanis Organization
Do good, feel good- Find new ways to get to know people in your community. Connect and serve with others—and get involved in projects that change lives. Kiwanis is all about making friends—and making an impact—in your local and world communities. Come to the right place. Visit us at ... Read More
November 5, 2016Lynn Drake
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Is your rent above market?
Is the space too large or too small?
Do you know when the lease expires?
Does your real estate agent represent your firm or the Landlord?
If you don’t know the answers to these questions,
Call Compass Commercial 248 817-5400 so we can watch out for your firm!
At Compass Commercial, LLC - ... Read More
October 30, 2016Lynn Drake
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Dec2014
I always enjoy showing our clients space. It is interesting to see space through their eyes. I may think something is great and they may not. One of the biggest differences between residential and commercial real estate is the tour. When you working in residential, all an agent needs ... Read More
December 3, 2014Lynn Drake
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Nov2014
Janitorial is one of the items where we see a wide gap in what landlords provide. Some provide it and some don’t. Some will come in once a week and some will come in every day. I was working with a nonprofit and got them cleaning services with ... Read More
November 19, 2014Lynn Drake
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Apr2014
In this industry, one can’t help but develop favorite landlords. The ones who treat your prospect like gold. The ones who go out of their way to be accommodating. This year, I had the pleasure of working with a firm called Shaw Construction in Livonia. They were so accommodating to ... Read More
April 23, 2014Lynn Drake
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Mar2014
There is much debate about the open floor plan. As you read recently, Compass Commercial moved offices last year, and as we began to search for space, I wanted one that would attract a younger generation of workers—which meant going with an open floor plan. Are you considering doing the ... Read More
March 19, 2014Lynn Drake