Introduction Leasing office space is time-consuming, complex and can divert attention from the primary functions of the business. Steps in the process of leasing office space include selecting a tenant rep broker, location, researching options, selecting the best options, negotiating the primary business terms, selecting an attorney and negotiating the details of the lease. Tenant Rep Brokers Begin your search for office space begin by selecting a tenant rep broker. You may initially wonder, â€should I skip the broker, and save the fee?†The reality is the cost of office space will be about the same whether or not you use a tenant rep broker. The landlord’s broker is paid 4% if he negotiates a leased directly (with the tenant) and 2% if an outside broker is involved. If a tenant rep broker is involved, he would typically be paid 4% of the gross total payments over the term of the lease. Unless you are quite knowledgeable regarding real estate leases, you are well advised to utilize a broker. (Our firm does not provide this service and in no way benefits if you use a broker.) Specialized Issues and Terms There are nuances in the process for which guidance and counsel is invaluable. These include what is and is not negotiable, and the reputations of the landlords and management companies. Even if you negotiate what is perceived to be an incredible deal, is it really a â€good deal†if the landlord provides terrible maintenance and service? Is it a great deal if your space is not available until 4 months after the agreed upon date? Right Tool for the Job Tenant rep brokers are a great option for your office space search. Their fee is paid by the landlord in most markets. They are office space experts. Every day, they work on finding and negotiating agreements regarding office space. Even if you started the office space search within online search service, using an office tenant rep broker will probably generate the most cost-effective office space for your business. Brokers know which landlords are most negotiable and how to structure the transaction to obtain the lowest cost. The Market Research and Consulting division of O’Connor & Associates provides information necessary to make decision to commercial real estate professionals. Occupancy and Rental Data, ownership and management information are routinely gathered for four major land uses †multifamily, office, retail and industrial. This information allows investors to compare competitive properties, facilitate business decisions and track market and submarket performance. In addition the data is useful to brokers who for example continually monitor Houston retail space leasing, Houston office space leasing, Houston industrial space leasing, Houston apartments, Dallas apartments, Ft. Worth apartments, Austin apartments, and San Antonio apartments. Investment property decision makers rely upon O’Connor & Associates’ Market Research and Consulting division for both market data and construction services. Data regarding individual properties, submarkets, construction, absorption, and rental rate and occupancy trends provides the information needed to make prudent decisions. Timely and accurate real estate market data increases transparency for real estate markets. It also helps to dampen the amplitude fluctuations. Oconnordata rental databases are updated monthly or more often if information becomes available.
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