Category: Office Space

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Oct2016
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

25

Jul2016
What will happen if you hired a professional tenant representative to help you with your commercial real estate needs?Choosing to do so mitigates your risk: You can continue doing what you do best, your business, or you can relax as we handle all of the details, freeing you from the hassle of ... Read More
July 25, 2016Lynn Drake

27

Jun2016
What is the difference between a Leasing Agent and Tenant Representative?*         You will usually find the leasing agents name on the for lease sign out in front of a building.  The tenant representative agent will be a bit harder to find because they won't have for lease signs as they ... Read More
June 27, 2016Lynn Drake

27

Jun2016
So you plan on moving your office or warehouse in the next six months or so?  Now’s the time to plan for the big day and for months of smooth operations thereafter. Here’s a fundamental game plan to ensure all goes well: Appoint a coach, whose primary task in the pre- and ... Read More
June 27, 2016Lynn Drake

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Feb2016
In the spring of 2015, I got a 22% increase in my common area maintenance (CAM) pass-through expense. CAM charges are billed pro rata to me and other tenants, based on our percentage of total property square footage and to cover the cost of common area upkeep.When I sent an ... Read More
February 29, 2016Lynn Drake

25

Jan2016
Are you a new business looking to lease space? Most landlords require you to provide financial statements from your accountant before making decisions on whether or not they’ll lease to you, or how much of a security deposit will be required. If your business is brand new, try and find ... Read More
January 25, 2016Lynn Drake

18

Jan2016
In many buildings, there are extras you might consider adding to your wish list, such as:Extra storage for free during a certain time of year Instead of free rent in your first year, you could take the free rent over the course of the lease during the months with the lowest ... Read More
January 18, 2016Lynn Drake