A: You can, but do you really want to? Tenants often don’t have enough information to make good decisions. In fact, few tenants realize how much leverage they have in today’s market. To achieve the best rates and terms, you must draw upon deep market knowledge to develop maximum leverage when negotiating a new lease, lease renewal, or property purchase. There’s also no obligation for an initial consultation, and there’s no cost to you if you choose to work with us. There’s no reason to go it alone when you can draw upon our expertise.

A: The owner's agent works for the building owner and represents the owner's interests. Their loyalty is to their company, not to you. If the owner tries to sidestep issues or not share some information, we’ll be right there to handle the situation. We’ll take care of all the details to make sure any issues with HVAC, lighting, insulation, etc., are addressed.

A: Subleasing or waiting for your lease to expire aren’t your only options. For example, have you considered renegotiating with the building owner instead? They may listen to reasonable alternatives, but you have to be proactive. Call us, and we’ll show you how to solve your leasing problems.

A: Yes! These days, owners and their agents are making decisions on a case-by-case basis. For example, a client had two years left on a 20,000 square foot lease. We recently negotiated a deal that enabled them to relocate to a gorgeous 10,000 square foot space and save money, all while covering the remaining eight months of their original lease through a rental abatement (period of free rent) covered by the new building owner.

A: Absolutely! For example, a client with three years remaining on their lease recently wanted to move to a smaller space. A second client wanted to increase their space. We negotiated a tradeoff where the second client expanded into the first client’s space in exchange for extending their lease for two more years. The first client, in turn, was able to get out of their three-year lease obligation and move into a space that better fit their needs and budget. Neither client had to sublet, and both clients’ lease rates were adjusted to market rents. Everybody left happy, including the owner. This kind of creative solution wouldn’t have occurred to either party without the help of Corporate Real Estate Advisors.