Experts share top costly Tenant Improvement Work Letter Oversights
A tenant (who didn’t use a project manager) once told me of an argument with his landlord shortly after move-in to his newly constructed office….
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When Real Estate Brokers Poo Poo Project Management, Find a New Broker
Tenant Rep Brokers, like Project Managers/Owner’s Reps, position themselves as client advocates who only represent the tenant/end-user during the real estate acquisition process. They cast…
Tenant Improvements vs. Landlord’s Work Letter
What happens when the Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance is not enough to cover the cost of the landlord’s turnkey construction? Tenants often find themselves paying…
Lease Review – What should you focus on outside of the major lease terms?
Do landlords go into the unreasonable “gray area’” when it comes to measuring tenant spaces and common areas? Do they include building overhangs, exterior sidewalks, balconies and patios? It…
Due Diligence Is Critical in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
By Link LeGrand, CCIM Contributing Columnist Financial due diligence is the process of verifying all statements of fact (or “finding where the bodies are buried”)…
What can Commercial Real Estate folks do to help Sandy victims?
When I was asked by my friends at @theBrokerList to contribute my thoughts on this issue, my initial reaction was to mention a local commercial…
TV Studio Site Selection 101: Finding the perfect inefficient, windowless, cold, power hungry space.
Broadcast studio facilities are technological wonders that produce some of our most enjoyable entertainment within its four walls. Behind the cameras and glamour, though, is…
When should you start evaluating your company’s lease expiration date?
Entering into a new commercial lease can be simultaneously exciting and scary. Ideally, start looking for space well in advance of your lease expiration because…
When Should A Tenant Project Manager Get Involved? From The Very Beginning.
How do you convince the Owner/Tenant to bring on the project manager early? The Tenant Rep Project Manager or Owner’s Rep brings many things to the…
Why you need a Project Manager to help with your office move.
Companies often lack the experience and time to manage the overwhelming challenges and short timelines associated with site selection, build out and relocation. A Project Manager, aka…