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You wouldn't dream of trying to make a complex legal decision without the advice of a lawyer or to handle a complicated tax situation without the guidance of an accountant. Much like financial and legal matters, commercial real estate rental decisions can be difficult and require the help of a pro. Commercial tenant representative brokers prove invaluable during the search and negotiation process. Here are some of the ways that one can improve your overall business operations:

When you enter into a lease negotiation with a prospective landlord, you want to give him or her the benefit of the doubt. No one wants to think the worst about another person, especially when you're excited about moving into an office and thrilled to have the search for the perfect space over. Unfortunately, commercial leases tend to favor landlords, and there may be some dark secrets lurking in the language of the contract, including:

When you're signing a commercial lease, the extension clause may not seem as important as some other details like the rent and CAM, but it's a mistake not to carefully read the extension clause. Because tenants tend to receive the most benefits from this portion of the lease, landlords may try to use restrictive language or omit the clause entirely. Knowing the following information about lease extension clauses can help you protect your company from being forced to move at the end of your lease.

When you're considering all of the important details about your office lease, parking may not be a top priority, but overlooking the clauses related to parking is a big mistake. Carefully analyzing the parking details can spare your company the hassles of a parking shortage or unexpected costs. Here are five reasons why you need to pay attention to parking:

Guest blog by Holly Welles. Holly is a real estate blogger interested in the ever-shifting landscape of the market. You can read more of her work on her own blog, The Estate Update, and follow her on Twitter @HollyAWelles.

You can customize your office if you have a lease option that allows you to do an office build-out. In other words, this lease enables you to design an office space that meets your business needs. The cost of a modern office build-out is high, hence it is important to apply the following seven tips in order to avoid wasting your company’s funds.

When you enter into a commercial lease negotiation, you do so in good faith and want to believe that the landlord is presenting you with a fair agreement. Unfortunately, there is always a chance that the landlord has included clauses that weigh heavily in their favor and could cause you trouble down the line. Here are six clauses to look out for and have removed before you sign:

When your career is in commercial real estate, you're sure to spend a lot of time on the road. You can't take your office with you when you're traveling for work, but you can make it easier to complete tasks on the go with the right technology. Here are some must-haves for CRE professionals.