You know that holiday song? It’s a tune every tenant should be singing – twice a year.That’s right—Every tenant should check their lease expiration date twice, and make sure to start their search at least a year in advance.Wondering why? Isn't a year a bit over the top? If you’re ... Read More
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Dec2017
12
Oct2017
What is similar to a wolf in sheep's clothing?A landlord or a landlord real estate agent pretending they have
your best interest at hand when renewing your lease.NEVER FORGET:
It is their job to get the most money as possible for the space you lease.Image from seputarkudus.com
29
Sep2017
For those who believe there really is such a thing as a free lunch and free rent, the game has changed, especially when it comes to leasing commercial space. Landlords are generally willing to give a free month, but the incredibly generous deals of the past are fading as buyer ... Read More
18
Aug2017
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
02
Aug2017
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
20
Mar2017
Has Your Company Found Itself with Extra Space?Do you remember the childhood nursery rhyme, “The Old Woman in the Shoe?” She had so many children, and so little space, she didn’t know what to do. But eventually, her kids left the nest and she was left with all kinds ... Read More
10
Mar2017
Easily Avoidable Mistakes that are too CommonWe love our tenants, but we see them make a great deal of unavoidable mistakes. The number one mistake we see tenants make? They don’t start the negotiations until it’s too late. We often find that tenants aren’t even aware that negotiation is a ... Read More
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Feb2017
Are you Wondering the Same Thing About Empty Commercial Space?If I had a nickel for every time I’ve been asked this question, I’d be rich by now. Time after time, people ask me: why won’t the landlord reduce the rent of an empty building? It would stand to reason that ... Read More
23
Feb2017
Check out the Tremendous Savings that Compass Commercial was able to Facilitate for a ClientSales Organization Case Study:
A sales organization had been in their building for 3 years and originally had 3,342 s.f. when they moved into the building in 2012. By 2014, they had out grown their space, so ... Read More