Simple Simon Says.. Keep It Simple
In today’s commercial real estate world, we tend to complicate things more than necessary. Really, it’s pretty simple. Property owners are looking to sell, and buyers are looking to buy. In the same way, a landlord wants to lease their vacant spaces; at the same time, a business owner is looking for a place to rent. Many times, as brokers, we tend to muddy the waters and become part of the problem rather than part of the solution. As a commercial real estate broker, we have three jobs. First , is to find out what real estate problems our clients have. Are they leasing a space that is too small for their growing business? Is a property owner looking to downsize? Is an investor looking to expand his portfolio? Whatever the problem is, identify it so that you can determine your approach to the assignment. Second , determine solutions to their commercial real estate problem. Research the current real estate market, determine a...