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When you're leasing an office or building for your business, you should think of the first contract provided by the prospective landlord as a rough draft. Unlike residential leases, commercial leases typically involve multiple rounds of negotiation. The first lease agreement will likely be written in the landlord's favor, leaving it up to you to request the modifications to even the score. Following these tips will help to ensure that you win at the negotiation table and walk away with a fair lease.

Signing a commercial real estate lease is an important business decision. Many tenants rush the process in an attempt to get things done quickly. In the process, they overlook important issues that lead to costly leasing mistakes. Here 8 leasing mistakes you don’t want to make:

For many companies, occupancy costs for commercial real estate leases are among their largest expenses. Because so much of your budget is likely devoted to your commercial lease, it's important that you know where every single dollar is going. To avoid being caught unaware by sudden increases in expenses or paying more than you should, be on the lookout for these hidden occupancy costs.

Whether you're leasing your very first warehouse, expanding warehousing into a new geographic area or moving into a larger facility, there are many things to consider as you compare potential buildings. Following these tips will help to ensure that you select a warehouse that is in line with your business needs.

If your space is working well for your company, renewing your lease often makes sense by sparing you the time and financial costs of a move. To ensure that you get the best possible deal during your commercial lease renewal, follow these tips:

As companies adjust to the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak, many office buildings are empty. Non-essential office workers work remotely from home, and several office buildings have been unused for months. When buildings are unoccupied, energy is still being used. Companies need to find unique ways to make empty offices useful. Here are 4 creative ideas for empty office space:

If your company leases a large number of office spaces across multiple geographic areas, it's easy to become caught up in dealing with lease renewals and cost analysis for your individual locations. Unfortunately, this can lead to inefficiencies and wasted money. Taking a step back and considering your entire CRE portfolio can uncover opportunities for improvement. Here are six ways that you can begin optimizing your portfolio:

Wading through a commercial lease document can be a daunting task, but skimming one given to you by a prospective landlord just isn't an option. In commercial real estate, the initial lease agreement should be viewed as a rough draft. The landlord will likely present you with a document that heavily favors them, but through negotiation, you can have language adjusted and clauses added to protect your interests. Here are some clauses that you'll want to ensure your lease contains before you sign: