Learn Commercial Real Estate Commercial Leasing It's a new week. There are lots of opportunities in the market right now, So let us take advantage of them. I have spoken to many real estate agents, and the one thing many have in common is being uncomfortable asking questions, that must be asked to potential business owners and landlords that you want to represent. This also applies to asking questions to other agents or brokers who are more experienced. Many are hesitant to ask questions to seasoned brokers in a fear of appearing green and new. Asking questions in many cultures have been taboo. As children many of us, were told to mind our business, or the proverbial...
Learn Commercial Real Estate Commercial Leasing It's a new week - with lots of opportunity. This week I am being thankful for how far I have come since the new year, and you should too. There has been many wonderful changes and I have met so many wonderful realtors, and made a lasting impact on the community there through commercial leasing. As that impact grows - I am expanding the Learn Commercial Real Estate brand. Professionally, I am consulting with real estate companies and realtors around the country closing deals and helping them do the same through the Learn Commercial Real Estate consulting and education system. I have some exciting developments in the works which I will share soon. BUT...
Learn Commercial Real Estate Commercial Leasing Happy Tuesday, It's a new week. Let's make the best of it! Growing your client list is journey. This journey can be broken down into steps we take daily and implement into our lives with the simple actions we take each day. For example, going into a convenience store? Say hello to the owner. Going into an office building? Find out who and what the companies inside the office building do. Look at the Lanyard on the bottom floor to see what businesses are there. You can write them down or take a photo for later. Heading to a local clothing store? Find out who the owner is, and if they...
Learn Commercial Real Estate Commercial Leasing It is a new week with new possibility, and the opportunities are yours. We are going to continue with the retail gems. Here are some good news. Most of you know last spring I was contacted by The Office of Economic Development in San Francisco. They were working with The Black Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco leading an effort to keep black owned businesses from shutting down, being evicted, and helping business owners find new business space. One of those businesses was Yes' Pudding a local business owned by Quanishia Johnson. Her story is amazing and so is the delicious sweet and savory treats she offers. The reason why this deal was so important...
Learn Commercial Real Estate Commercial Leasing Happy new week! This week we are covering Tenant Improvement Allowances. AKA Tenant Improvements = TI OR TA ( I use TI) A Tenant Improvement Allowance is money provided by a Landlord to a Tenant to help pay for improvements needed in their new business space. It may also cover expenses associated with getting started in the new space. It is usually expressed in a per-square-foot or total dollar sum. The specific Tenant Improvement request begins in the Letter of Intent. Tenant Improvements will be negotiated and solidified during Lease Negotiations. Tenant Improvements are a big part of commercial leasing. As either a Landlord Rep or Tenant Rep, understanding Tenant Improvements can literally change...
