Why I Exclusively Represent Office Tenants, and NOT Landlords
As a commercial real estate broker who has built an entire career upon advocating on behalf of tenants, exclusively, the million dollar question I’m always asked is, “Why did you stop representing...
View ArticleIs “Free Rent” Really Free?
Depending on what stage of the “cycle” the real estate market is currently in, landlords will sometimes offer tenants “Free Rent”; but what exactly is it and why do landlords use it? Free Rent is a...
View ArticleWhen is the Best Time to Renew an Office Lease?
There’s a bit of alchemy involved when concocting a recipe for the Perfect Renewal. Factors such as the tenant’s size and credit worthiness, how much term is remaining on the lease, and the landlord’s...
View ArticleHow much office space should I REALLY lease?
Leasing too much (or too little) office space can be a costly mistake, however determining exactly how much space you require is one component of the leasing process that is often rushed or inaccurate....
View ArticleHelp! My Landlord Wants to Double My Rent!
Follow @BenjaminOsgood If you’re an office tenant in San Francisco (or any other market where vacancy is plummeting), there’s no doubt you’ll probably face a substantial rent hike upon your upcoming...
View ArticleWhat I Learned While at 42Floors
Yesterday, I wrapped up a one-month consulting position with San Francisco-based 42Floors.com. As a tenant rep advisor that’s passionate about commercial real estate and technology, I jumped at the...
View ArticleThe Evolution of the “Comp”
Follow @benjaminosgood Remember the “telephone game” when you were a kid? You’d whisper, “I had ham and eggs for breakfast this morning,” to the person to the right and by the time it made its way...
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