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 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 It's a new week. It's a new day. Deals are happening. The opportunities are out there. Are we ready for them and can we see them when they are available? Are we in the proper mindset of being focused and on fire?? So what happens when we are NOT in the mindset of being focused and on fire? What happens when the weight of the world pushes down and it's hard for you and I to concentrate on being focused and on fire... What do we do on the days, we don't feel like conquering the world? What then? Small Things Make a Big Difference: Acknowledging where you are in...
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...
