Saturday, 7 July 2018

Choosing Commercial Real Estate Companies

By Diane Brown


Selection, securing and moving into a new office space, whether it is for lease or you are buying, is one process that is underestimated. The employees and customers attracted will be determined by the kind of environment they are getting into. It is important to get the best companies to find and secure the best spaces for your business. There are a number of commercial real estate companies and they have different roles to play. Selection of the right company is also key.

Among the first things that the companies are expected to do is to identify client needs. It is something that they are able to know through engaging the client to be able to get details of what they require as well as their preferences. The most reputable firms need to have a very good foundation of understanding the options available to clients. They need to have good track record of what client needs are.

They should filter different properties to settle with a few suitable ones for a client. There are many properties and clients might not have all the time to check out all of them. The company that is hired should diligently do research on specific buildings and locations that a client might find suitable. It is a good way to avoid looking at irrelevant properties to the client.

The best firm needs to have a clear idea on rental rates, trends and landlords. Unlike what is the case with property needs, commercial options are hardly in the public domain. It is important that brokers have a very keen eye an the market, and to know what various landlords are offering. This is the best way to have an understanding of market rates, expenses and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. The reputation of landlords is also key. Some of them are very stubborn and that should be known well in advance.

The companies are supposed to consult with contractors and architects. Before getting to sign on a lease, you need to know costs that will be incurred to build the space. This should enable you to know whether it is within budget. The hired broker should take time to research and competitively bid construction costs before signing deals. They should also negotiate the most aggressive tenant improvement packages from landlords to avoid surprises.

It is important that rates are negotiated by the real estate company. The rate that is put across initially is never the best rate that the landlord is ready to offer. A landlord also usually has a broker and thus the hired companies should be aggressive to get the best deals. They need to have a number of years of experience with similar cases. When hiring, you will need to check their past records to know what they are able to offer.

Before hiring any company, you need to know their area of expertise. This can be done through a simple internet search. They should be able to handle the type of property that you are dealing with. In case a company appears focused on residential real estate and dabble in commercial ones, they will not be the best choice.

Fees chargeable need to be agreed upon. Different companies charge different rates. You will need to ask about the commission rate to see whether it is fair.




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