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Being able to walk away is tremendous leverage. In any negotiation, you must always be willing to walk away. However, before getting into a situation where this is a possibility, you have to ask yourself a few questions:
Welcome to the topic “2024 Return-to-Office Trend Update: Looking forward to 2025 and Beyond“ As major employers across the U.S., including Amazon, JPMorgan, and Google, are now calling employees back to office spaces, questions around the future of work are becoming more pressing for employers, employees, real estate professionals, and office space owners alike. However,...
Welcome to the topic “Designing Commercial Offices For Hybrid Workers“ Commercial hybrid offices are definitely the need of the time. As the world adapts to the new normal of hybrid working, where employees split their time between working remotely and commuting to the office a few times a week, commercial real estate offices are undergoing...
There are never enough hours in the day when you’re a small business owner. Try adding relocating your business to your list, and you’ll really have your head spinning. While important, finding a new office is a daunting task and can soak up drastic amounts of time. Thankfully, there are Chicago Commercial Real Estate professionals...
Welcome to “How to Re-Negotiate Great Terms for Commercial Real Estate”. One of the best opportunities to lower expenses and improve margins in your business is when you are renegotiating your commercial lease terms. Renegotiating terms can be tricky if you are uninformed and unprepared. However, with a knowledgeable and experienced broker on your side,...
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It’s common knowledge in this business that most real estate agents will fail to succeed in their first year. After struggling to get by with little business, most would-be agents decide to move on. Aside from things like working harder than anyone else or making it a point to learn daily, there are a few...
What are the top 5 critical traits of any successful agent?
Are you wondering if you can get out of your current lease or perhaps pay a lower amount? According to TAG CEO Bill Himmelstein, landlords have been showing a willingness to accommodate tenant needs right now if you can be open, honest and communicate effectively.
Welcome to the topic “Creative Networking Strategies for Business Success” Traditional networking events with big gatherings, tons of handshakes, name tags, and an endless exchange of business cards have long been considered the pinnacle of professional growth. However, while these events are a great ice-breaker, they often fall short when it comes to delivering real...
When searching for the most suitable office for your company, it’s important to consider the building class type. While the class type is often overlooked by tenants, it is actually an important factor to determine and compare one building’s price to another. Office buildings are classified into three categories (A, B and C). The class...
Leasing the perfect office space can be a very difficult and daunting task. With so many variables from parking to flooring, finding the perfect space can feel nearly impossible. Start looking internally within your own business. Really understanding your business’ needs will allow you to discern between trends, lofty dreams and reality.
Conversations about what future employees want out of office design are no longer just about Millennials. Instead, the focus has changed to the newest members of the workforce: Generation Z. Corporations must begin to think about their future employee’s work styles to help them and their businesses succeed. Here are a few things companies need...
The best way to navigate the tricky landscape of a lease is to stay current on all the common phrases, clauses and definitions. You may have a general understanding of the terms, but it takes a professional to really navigate the ins and outs. Here are a few of the most common points you may...
The November Executives Breakfast and Luncheon provided an opportunity for local c-level executives to forge valuable connections with other Chicago business owners. We are happy to see local entrepreneurs embracing these events as valuable networking experiences in a relaxed and casual environment. Thanks to all who attended!
Bill Himmelstein, the founder and CEO of Tenant Advisory Group, has been honored with a nomination for the Broker of the Year Award 2024 by the Illinois Real Estate Journal. This recognition is a testament to Bill’s hard work and dedication in the real estate industry. Additionally, Tenant Advisory Group has been nominated as a...
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Here’s a quick look at how you can boost your real estate dollars in just 3 easy steps.
If you’ve signed a lease for office space or talked with any commercial landlords lately, you’ve probably been asked about having General Liability Insurance.