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It's not every day that you sign a lease for commercial real estate. That's why it's important to take the time to familiarize yourself with the common components of office leasing. The following are some terms you should be familiar with:

Cost conscious tenants have different ways of controlling costs. One of the most efficient ways by most corporate tenants is conducting commercial lease audits. These audits are aimed at determining whether a corporate tenant is paying more money as rent than is legitimately required. If so, the tenant is entitled to seek recovery of overpayments.

Everyone wants to work in a suitable location surrounded by fun colleagues, but availability of office amenities or the lack thereof can make or break the office occupants’ day. Commercial real estate experts cite that certain shared amenities play a significant role in attracting and retaining high-quality corporate tenants. It is, therefore, important for corporate tenants to identify those amenities before leasing office spaces to make their time at work worthwhile. Here is our list of top 5 office amenities to look for:

Selecting the ideal commercial space requires extensive forethought and planning before a corporate tenant signs a lease. One of the most important aspects of consideration is whether the building in question is LEED certified. The certification is primarily used to determine whether the building is “green”.

The time for lease renewal presents three great opportunities for a corporate tenant: to evaluate his present day position as a tenant; re-examine the current commercial real estate market; use that information to negotiate a better lease agreement. Those who position themselves as well-informed tenants with better understanding of their leasing options usually secure much better deals than their uninformed counterparts. Here are some helpful tips that can help a corporate tenant negotiate a better commercial lease renewal:

An office space is like a blank canvas waiting for you to bring to life and how you choose to design the layout can have a big impact on the productivity and morale of your team. Following these tips will help you turn that empty space into a functional, appealing workplace.

Whether you're getting ready to move to a larger office space or planning to add a second, third, or fourth location to your portfolio, there is a lot to consider when it comes to commercial real estate leasing. Keep the following tips in mind as you move through the process to ensure the best outcome and make the process as smooth as possible:

Finding the perfect office space for your company is about more than just locating the one that's the right fit for your budget. You need to be certain that your space makes it possible for your employees to work productively and to enjoy coming to the office every day. When you're considering different spaces, keep the following in mind and you'll be on your way to finding a unit that is truly ideal for your business: