Learn Commercial Real Estate Commercial Leasing I hope this message finds you in the best of spirits and health. And hoping healthier and happier days are ahead for us all. What's new with you? I was reading real estate facts, and I was shocked to learn 65% of realtors are women, but less than 5% of that are women in commercial real estate. That fact got me excited about writing this blog today, simply because I realize there are lots of wonderful women getting this blog who are learning and growing in commercial real estate. Let's keep going community!! There are a few members from Learn Commercial Real Estate who have closed more deals this month....
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...
Learn Commercial Real Estate Empower Yourself Commercial Leasing New days are coming and that means that deals galore are around the corner. Let's stay encouraged, there is so much opportunity in real estate. As we work with our opportunities, we want to make sure we say no, to the actions and opportunities that do not serve us. Setting boundaries is extremely important in real estate. The art of saying no is so necessary. Here are times when you should consider saying no. 1. When the Client is Confused If the client is not clear on what they need, how can you help them? This will cause annoyance and burn out faster than you know. The way to avoid this...
