Getting to the Bottom Line of Shopping Center Performance
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Getting to the Bottom Line of Shopping Center Performance

The management of a retail shopping center is quite special given that there are many things to monitor and address. Each day there will be issues with tenants, customers, and contractors. There will be financial and physical matters to control and optimize. So a good reporting system will help you stay on top of the…

Property Fact Sheet Template for Commercial Real Estate Leasing
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Property Fact Sheet Template for Commercial Real Estate Leasing

A commercial property fact sheet will very likely help you lease a property, and at the very least will help you convert more interest in creating and holding a property inspection.  With the fact sheet you have something to talk to about and negotiate through.  You can open up on the fuller property details; you…

Commercial Real Estate Leasing – 10 Ways to Prevent High Vacancy Factors and Tenant Turnover
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Commercial Real Estate Leasing – 10 Ways to Prevent High Vacancy Factors and Tenant Turnover

Many commercial property managers and leasing managers don’t spend enough time on tenant management and communication, only to soon find that they have an upcoming vacancy or a building that is underperforming from a rent and occupancy perspective. There is a strong link between tenant encouragement, communication, property performance, and landlord involvement.  At the base…

The 9 Tenant Mix Services that are a Valuable Addition to Retail Property Leasing Services
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The 9 Tenant Mix Services that are a Valuable Addition to Retail Property Leasing Services

In any retail property today there will be plenty of issues and pressures impacting occupancy.  Landlords typically want to minimise the impact of vacancies and the tenants want to have a successful occupancy where they can improve business results and sales.  It stands to reason that there are some specialised tenant mix leasing services that…

Commercial Real Estate Brokers – The Golden Rules to Creating an Industrial Property Checklist
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Commercial Real Estate Brokers – The Golden Rules to Creating an Industrial Property Checklist

Many commercial real estate brokers at the start of their career will get involved with selling and leasing industrial property.  In most cases, the property segment is the easiest to understand and transact.  In most towns or cities, many local businesses regularly look to move or expand, given the pressures of business activities; so there…

High Quality Tenant Mix Review Strategies in Retail Shopping Centres
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High Quality Tenant Mix Review Strategies in Retail Shopping Centres

When you manage or lease any retail building there are quite a few things to watch and check, particularly with the tenant mix and the leases.  In any large property the monitoring and checking processes are quite complex; any shopping centre manager will attest to that fact. So a skilled property manager or leasing expert…

Tenant Mix Planning Chart for Commercial Real Estate Agents
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Tenant Mix Planning Chart for Commercial Real Estate Agents

Planning a tenant mix in any commercial or retail property requires real planning and a reasonable amount of research.   In this chart, I have covered some of the most important factors to consider and review in working up a strategy and mix plan for your investment property. Occupancy planning is such a special thing. …

Leasing Standards and Opportunities in Retail Shopping Centers Today
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Leasing Standards and Opportunities in Retail Shopping Centers Today

In any town or city there will be a number of shopping centers serving the same customer base.  The retail properties will be of different size and location.  All of those retail properties will have leasing opportunities into the future.  Real estate brokers and agents can get involved from a leasing and tenant mix opportunity. …

How to Solve Difficult Industrial Property Lease Negotiations
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How to Solve Difficult Industrial Property Lease Negotiations

Have you ever come across an industrial lease where things seem to be ‘going nowhere fast’?  The parties to the deal can be unrealistic and opportunistic.  Both landlords and tenants like to ‘have a win’ but the realism of the property market will not go away (nor should it).  That’s where you step in with…

Retail Shopping Center Handover Systems in Property Management Today
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Retail Shopping Center Handover Systems in Property Management Today

When a retail property is to be newly managed the focus on the handover process in bringing it over to your agency or brokerage is really important.  It is the only time that you can capture the full facts of the property and the tenant mix.  Asking the right questions and documenting the active elements…