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Nov2020

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The Challenge: The client had been an office tenant in their Detroit location for many years.  They contacted Compass Commercial after the building had been listed for sale and a buyer was completing their due diligence by asking the tenant to sign off on an estopple certificate, which is a letter ... Read More
November 5, 2020Lynn Drake
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Oct2020

Guard Your Social Security Numbers

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In the summer of 2019, I was showing a building in Auburn Hills. The building had flooded and only one person was still working in it. I couldn’t tell if the business was a staffing firm or an accounting firm.    During our first visit to the site, as we stood in the parking lot waiting for the listing agent to show us into the space, I happened ... Read More
October 23, 2020Lynn Drake
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Oct2020

My Favorite Clients – Richard Colbert, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

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 I tried to reach Rich Colbert by phone over 10 years ago. He was a super busy man, as he had just taken over the real estate department for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He tried calling me back but missed me. He left his email address and asked me ... Read More
October 2, 2020Lynn Drake

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Aug2020

Success Story – Motor City Dance Factory

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 https://youtu.be/yyMvysoa1Nk The Challenge:Motor City Dance Factory was in a 5,000 sq ft, one-story office building in Southfield, Michigan. Their original location did not have high enough ceilings for the dancers and gymnasts. There was not enough parking, and the business had outgrown the space long ago. What We Did:Compass Commercial worked with ... Read More
August 21, 2020Lynn Drake

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Jul2020

Success Story – The Betty Brigade

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 THE CHALLENGE The Betty Brigade had experienced a growth spurt and needed space that would allow them to handle the current staff while growing about 50% in the next few years. Compass Commercial worked with The Betty Brigade and found a great location for the company. However, it ended up that the space was ... Read More
July 23, 2020Lynn Drake

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Jun2020

Success Story – Aras

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The Challenge: With the help of Compass Commercial, Aras opened a 1,000 s.f. office in Troy, MI in 2014. However, within just a couple of years, Aras needed to double their size, and by 2018 they needed a space for 40 people.   What We Did: Compass needed to identify a building located ... Read More
June 17, 2020Lynn Drake

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Apr2020

Selling a Building at the Right Price!

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 A year ago, a prospect was referred to me for a project. She was already in talks with another agent; however, I recommended someone more suitable to help her. She met my contact and didn't like it when he provided her with the true value of the building. She then listed the building with the initial provider for more than ... Read More
April 14, 2020Lynn Drake

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Mar2020

Success Stories – Aras, Troy MI

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Aras, Troy MI  The Challenge: With the help of Compass Commercial, Aras opened a 1,000 s.f. office in Troy, MI in 2014. However, within just a couple of years, Aras needed to double their size, and by 2018 they needed a space for 40 people. What We Did: Compass needed to identify ... Read More
March 31, 2020Lynn Drake

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Oct2018

Case Study: Success Story Michigan Women’s Foundation

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Success Story: Michigan Women's Foundation RelocationTHE CHALLENGE:The Michigan Women’s Foundation had negotiated to buy a building with a developer when the transaction fell through. They approached Compass Commercial 6 weeks before their lease was due to expire for help. Their offices were in Detroit. The landlord, planned on raising ... Read More
October 3, 2018Lynn Drake

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Aug2018

Success Story Motor City Dance Factory

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The Challenge:Motor City Dance Factory was in a 5,000 sq ft, one-story office building in Southfield, Michigan. Their original loca-tion did not have high enough ceilings for the dancers and gymnasts. There was not enough parking, and the business had outgrown the space long ago.What We Did:Compass Commercial worked with ... Read More
August 3, 2018Lynn Drake