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November 5, 2018
Don Catalano

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5 Commercial Real Estate Concerns You Should Know

In this article, you’ll learn: The importance of hiring a tenant representative broker for your office search. How to balance lease terms with flexibility and negotiation power. Additional costs beyond rent, like Common Area Maintenance and utilities. The impact of office space location and layout on employee morale and productivity.

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Your Space Disposition Options

In this article, you’ll learn: Options for managing excess or costly space, like moving or lease adjustments. Strategies for disposing of space, including lease buyouts, subleasing, or selling. Using a sale-leaseback to retain space while freeing up capital. Benefits of a sale-leaseback for maintaining occupancy and liquidity. There are usually

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An Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Optimization

In this article, you’ll learn: How to analyze lease data and space utilization for optimization. Methods to compare and benchmark space performance. Strategies for managing lease expirations, negotiations, and exits. The importance of tenant representatives in the optimization process. Commercial real estate optimization is both a process and a way

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Save Money on Your New Office with Economic Development

In this article, you’ll learn: How economic development benefits your business and the local community. Types of economic incentives available for relocating or expanding businesses. Steps to apply for and maximize economic development incentives. If you’ve been following the ongoing discussion of Amazon HQ2, you know that economic development is

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5 Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence Tips

In this article, you’ll learn: How technology can streamline your commercial real estate due diligence. The benefits of working with a tenant representative broker. The importance of understanding local zoning regulations and laws. Why starting your due diligence early and verifying space measurements are crucial. The term due diligence may

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Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Terms You Need to Know

In this article, you’ll learn: Key terms like usable and rentable square footage and how they affect your lease. The importance of load factor, right of first refusal, and common area maintenance (CAM) fees. What holdover rent, rent escalations, and subletting clauses entail. Differences between full service gross leases and

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Optimizing Your Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Portfolio

In this article, you’ll learn: Using market data and occupancy cost analysis for CRE optimization. How tenant reps assist with lease management and relocations. Maximizing space usage and implementing green initiatives. Scenario planning and risk management for future CRE needs. Optimizing your commercial real estate portfolio is very important if

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Commercial Office Leasing Checklist

In this article, you’ll learn: Key steps for evaluating an office space, such as neighborhood safety and trial runs. Important considerations like outlet counts and internet coverage. How to research market rates and assess the rental contract. The benefits of using a tenant rep broker for lease negotiations. You have

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iOptimize Realty Represented Festo in Islandia Office Space Lease

In this article, you’ll learn: Festo USA leased 52,742 square feet in Islandia, moving from Hauppauge. iOptimize Realty® and Damianos Realty Group handled the lease. The new office at 1377 Motor Parkway includes a fitness center and café. This article was originally published from LIBN.com.     Festo USA, a robotics

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Why Suburban Office Space Isn’t Dead Yet

In this article, you’ll learn: Some suburban office parks are thriving and being repurposed. Millennials are drawn to suburbs with city-like amenities. Suburban offices offer more space, better schools, and shorter commutes. Many suburbs are adapting successfully to modern needs. As I’m writing this blog post in September of 2016,

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Tips for Strategic Commercial Site Selection

In this article, you’ll learn: Whether to choose a familiar market or explore a new one, considering labor costs and logistics. How to select employee-friendly sites with good transit, amenities, and environmental features. How to evaluate lease offers by balancing upfront costs, future increases, and incentives. Site selection is much

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5 Must Knows Before Starting Out in Commercial Real Estate

In this article, you’ll learn: The intense work ethic needed in commercial real estate. How crucial networking and CRM skills are for success. The importance of industry knowledge and advanced training. The financial rewards and risks of a commission-based career. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to switch sides

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Ultimate Warehouse Checklist

Touring Warehouse space can be time consuming and frustrating for the unprepared party. In our free video course, we cover all the key components to look for while on your warehouse tour. You will also get access to our Warehouse checklist for when you’re touring space.

How to find office space

Whether you’re seeking new office space, relocating, or renewing your current lease, there are many mistakes you need to avoid. Our free “How to Find Office Space” video course is your go-to guide.