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Regardless of your role in the commercial real estate world, there's a good chance that you spend a lot of time away from your desk. This is as true for corporate real estate staffers and leaders as it is for the brokers that they hire. Staying productive on the road takes more than just a laptop and a cell phone. Here are the best technology gadgets that will keep you working at 100 percent, all of the time.

Believe it or not, the market for commercial warehouse space is one of the hottest in the commercial real estate industry. As companies rejigger their supply chains due to the shifting global economy and due to the ongoing convergence of traditional retail and ecommerce, the one constant has been a need for more warehouses of more types. Here are some important tips to follow so that you can find the right space at the right place:

While many commercial lease administration software applications offer a dizzying array of features, some of the most important capabilities of the software aren't always clear from the marketing materials. Here are some questions that you should ask your vendor to get a deeper understanding of the program before you commit to it.

Common area maintenance charges are a part of occupying leased commercial real estate space. However, while the landlord is generally in the driver's seat, there could still be room for you to strategically manage your CAM expenditures and potentially save some money. Here are some tips to keep in mind both when you're negotiating a lease and when you're occupying space.

When you're looking for the perfect office space, you take into consideration the location, the square footage, the overall layout and the amenities as you decide whether or not spaces will work for your company. What you may not take the time to think about is how the office space will affect worker productivity, and that can be a big mistake.

Once you have warehouse space, you might be surprised at how quickly you can fill it up. When your warehouse is full, the easy solution is to go out and lease more space. However, before you commit to boosting your occupancy costs, you can probably squeeze more efficiency out of your existing storage facilities. Here are some general problems, and some ways to fix them.

As a commercial real estate tenant, you can be forgiven for focusing on your business and its needs. After all, you have mouths to feed internally, vendors to pay externally and customers to satisfy. However, if you can wear another pair of shoes on your busy day, thinking like your landlord can help you negotiate better leases and achieve better outcomes in your tenancy.

Whether you're searching for new office space in a high-rise building or in a standalone detached setting, you want to find the very best solution for your company's needs. There are many things to consider when you're conducting a commercial real estate search or in preparations to sign a lease, but avoiding these all-too-common mistakes you can greatly improve your chances of getting the best space or building for your needs with the best deal.