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What to Ask Before Signing a Commercial Lease

Posted by Don Catalano on Apr 03, 2017

Finding an office space that is the right size and layout for your business needs and that fits your budgetary requirements is just the beginning of ensuring that you're choosing the right location for your needs. When you have narrowed down your options to just one property, it's important that you take the time to do your due diligence and confirm that you're selecting the right space and getting a fair deal with your contract. Asking the following questions before you sign your lease can help you make the best decision.

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Six Tips for Doing an Office Build-Out

Posted by Don Catalano on Mar 27, 2017

Given the high cost of a modern office build-out, it's imperative to get it right from day one. Of course, just because you get it right from day one doesn't mean that the space will serve your company's needs for the future. However, here are six tips that can help make your next TI project a success.

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How to Create Happier Workers with a Better Workplace

Posted by Don Catalano on Mar 20, 2017

Rethinking the workplace does more than just boost efficiency. New office designs might be more space efficient, take less energy and cost less to manage, but the bottom line benefits pale in comparison to the human factors. Put simply, the right office layout and configuration can make your workers happier, more productive and more likely to remain at your company.

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Warehouse Leasing Tips

Posted by Don Catalano on Mar 15, 2017

Even if your company has been renting office space for years, entering into a leasing agreement for warehouse space is a whole new experience. By nature, warehouse commercial real estate units are different than conventional office space, and those differences require you to take into account special considerations when you're comparing properties. Following these tips will help to ensure that you choose the right warehousing options and get a fair lease agreement.

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5 Tips for Your Next Office Lease

Posted by Don Catalano on Mar 13, 2017

Whether you own a startup or represent a large company that's moving to a new location, you want to make sure you get a fair lease for your new office space. Landlords naturally have their own interests in mind, so it's important that you remain vigilant and come armed to negotiations with the right information. Following these tips will help you get the best possible deal from your new lease agreement:

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Tips Before Starting Your Next Commercial Real Estate Project

Posted by Don Catalano on Mar 07, 2017

Whether you're searching for the first office space for your start-up, expanding your company with a second location or preparing to move to new office space, a new commercial real estate project can seem daunting. While finding the right office space or building to lease is a lengthy process, you can make the process simpler by doing some legwork in advance. Follow these tips to get your project off to a successful start:

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Office Leasing Terms You Should Know

Posted by Don Catalano on Mar 06, 2017

You can't be certain that you're getting a fair deal on a lease for new commercial office space if you don't fully understand the terminology used in the document. Familiarizing yourself with the following often-confusing terms can help you interpret what you're reading and feel confident when you add your signature to the contract.

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Commercial Real Estate Optimization Software and the C-Suite

Posted by Don Catalano on Feb 28, 2017

Commercial real estate optimization is about much more than cutting costs. Since the most efficient way to optimize your portfolio is to use lease administration software and other automation tools like REoptimizer®, the optimization process also gives your entire c-suite access to better information and the ability to make better decisions.

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