Before choosing an office, most corporate real estate directors go through a standard set of site selection criteria. Key site drivers usually include a location’s proximity to major freeways, nearby vendors, supportive services and the area’s demographics. While those are all important factors, there are some less-common ways to evaluate a space that may have..

When you sign a commercial lease, your hope is probably that you and your landlord will co-exist in a state of perpetual harmony. However, that isn’t always the case. Even in commercial properties, landlords and building managers can vary greatly. To protect yourself, consider working with your corporate real estate agent and your attorney to..

A tenant improvement project is both exciting and harrying. The most challenging part is getting the space negotiated, designed, permitted and built before you need to move out of your old space. The key to managing the process is to get an early start. Preparing to Lease In a perfect world, your company would have..

Nearly all corporate real estate lease agreements contain a rent escalation clause. The concept is similar to the technique used in a lease for a “freestanding” commercial space occupied by a single tenant. The provision ensures that landlords receive a fixed return on the space as well as reimbursement for a number of capital costs and..

Many businesses gravitate to class A office space by default for there prestige, prominence and amenities. However, Class B and C spaces also have plenty of upside and should be included in site selection surveys for just about any business. Understanding Building Classes Building classes aren’t hard-and-fast categories. They vary depending on the market and on competitive..