Commercial Property Agents – Checklists for Office Property Inspections
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Commercial Property Agents – Checklists for Office Property Inspections

When it comes to selling or leasing a commercial property today, the improvements in that property will have a major impact on both buyer and tenant interest.  A modern building that is well maintained will therefore have advantages over older buildings when it comes to attracting interest from prospects.  I have put together a list…

Proven Strategies for Reporting to Landlords in Commercial Property Leasing
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Proven Strategies for Reporting to Landlords in Commercial Property Leasing

When you manage or lease a commercial property you should be reporting to the landlord (your client) regularly to tell them about the local property market and the results of recent marketing efforts and inspections. A client landlord that is fully briefed about the local property market is more likely to negotiate realistically when a…

Retail Leasing Strategies for Real Estate Agents
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Retail Leasing Strategies for Real Estate Agents

Retail tenants are very different regarding leasing needs and property choices.   They are more demanding and selective compared to office or industrial tenants.  For this reason, we should and do have leasing specialists that relate to retail properties and understand the retail business. Stand-alone retail properties are quite easy to assess and compare to other…

Landlord Reporting Tips in Commercial Property Leasing
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Landlord Reporting Tips in Commercial Property Leasing

The landlords who own investment property today are likely to face some challenges with vacant premises and tenant movements.  It’s no secret that the property market is tenant-favourable today. Every landlord that you act for should be helped to understand what the local property market is doing and where the challenges lie.  The days of…

Tenancy Mix Strategies and Tips for Commercial Real Estate Agents
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Tenancy Mix Strategies and Tips for Commercial Real Estate Agents

In commercial and retail property agency today, every leasing specialist should be very familiar with the requirements of tenancy mix and leasing alternatives.  Every vacant tenancy that is taken to the market should be the product of a strategy and plan.  That is where we step in as the problem solvers. As the property market…

Commercial Property Managers – Why is Your Job So Hard?
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Commercial Property Managers – Why is Your Job So Hard?

So many property managers graduate to commercial property from residential property.  The fact of the matter is that the transition is very hard; the property type is different and the management style and requirements are quite unique. If this sounds like a challenge that you are going through or about to take on board, rest…

Top Skills for Commercial Property Managers Today
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Top Skills for Commercial Property Managers Today

The skills required to manage any complex commercial and retail property are many.  Far too many agent principals underestimate the quality of person that they should apply to a new property management appointment. Certainly, a junior unskilled property manager can learn the skills required, but getting the right quality of person to do the job…

How to Start Your Career as a Commercial Property Manager
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How to Start Your Career as a Commercial Property Manager

When you start work as a commercial or retail property manager, the task can be confusing and challenging.  This is particularly the case if you are migrating from residential property management.  The commercial and retail property types require a different and more strategic focus; it’s not just a matter of collecting the rent monthly and…

Tips for Taking Enquiry to Lease Commercial or Retail Property
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Tips for Taking Enquiry to Lease Commercial or Retail Property

When you work as a commercial or retail leasing agent, it is important that you take the enquiry from potential tenants effectively and professionally.  In this way, you can optimize the property enquiry and refer the tenants to the most appropriate and necessary listing.  You may have a number of properties on your books to…

How to Write a Commercial or Retail Property Management Service Agreement
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How to Write a Commercial or Retail Property Management Service Agreement

When it comes to managing commercial property today, you should have a comprehensive property management agreement that correctly reflects the duties to be provided by the agency, and the interaction between the property manager and the landlord as the client. A correctly prepared property management services document will minimize any service difficulties and misunderstandings.  Every…