Most tenants focus on rent.

Most tenants focus on rent.

The experienced ones focus on total occupancy costs. Base rent is one one piece. Taxes, Cam, Insurance, Utilities, Parking, Base Year and Build Out Expenses are a part of the equation. That is where the deal is really won or lost.

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About the Author

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.