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When the pressure to complete the leasing process is high, you're likely to find yourself anxious to sign; however, doing so too quickly can lead to hidden costs and hassles in the future. Asking these questions before you sign can help to ensure that you're getting the best deal.

The commercial real estate lease renewal process opens both great opportunity and great risk for you and your company. Done right, you can get a great deal on space that will serve you well for years or decades to come. Getting the process wrong, though, can leave you tied to an expensive location that could sap your employee's productivity and long-term satisfaction. Here are some tips to make your next lease renewal the best one ever.

Office space is more than a place for your people to work. Great offices communicate and build culture, taking what makes your company unique and physically manifesting that vision and mission.  If you think that an office is just cubicles, chairs, conference rooms and corporate employees, keep reading.

Whether you're moving from a home office, a virtual setup or co-working space, opening your first office represents a major milestone in the development of your business. While it adds levels of complexity compared to what you've been doing, the benefits are clear. When you are ready to make the move, here is what you will need to do.

As a company develops, a bigger office is often needed. Office space is one of the biggest expenses that a company can incur. Hence, it is important that business owners and corporate clients pay attention to these office lease tips, so they can get the best deals.

If you're planning to begin searching for office space in the near future, LEED-certified buildings should definitely be on your list of prospects. Many businesses shy away from these green buildings as their rental rates are often higher; however, the benefits that they provide can more than offset the increased costs. Here are just some of the reasons why you should consider going LEED-certified:

Thanks to the issues at WeWork, co-working space has been in the news a great deal. However, regardless of what you might be reading in the financial pages, co-working is not new. It goes well beyond WeWork. And it could be the right solution for your business.

Whether you're selecting your first office for a startup company, relocating all or part of your operations or expanding your portfolio, you have a lot to consider when it comes to commercial leases. The commercial lease process is lengthy and can be complex, but if you keep these tips in mind, you can simplify the steps and ensure that you get the right space at a fair price.