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    Dec 29, 2012

    Ten Tips to a Successful Negotiation

    TAG completes dozens of successful negotiations every year (over $30,000,000 worth of transactions in the last 2 years!) because we know the market better than anyone else and we understand how to work with others. Here are some tips you can use with your negotiations:

  • 10 tips to more effective negotiation
    Aug 09, 2013

    10 Tips to More Effective Negotiation

    Effective negotiation is key in all aspects of business. Whether it be getting the raise you deserve, landing a deal, or with a lease getting the most “bang for your buck”, if you will.

  • Bill Himmelstein speaks frequently about the importance of negotiation and how to become a successful negotiator. His last seminar honed in on the importance of negotiation when securing your lease. Below are his 10 Tips to a Successful Lease Negotiation.

  • Jan 23, 2014

    Back-End Loading Your Next Negotiation

    Negotiation is an integral part of initially securing your lease. Imagine this: Your broker did a great job negotiating your lease. The space comes with all the amenities you could imagine AND you saved a great deal of money a few years prior when you signed. Your company loves this space, but this year has...

  • A simplified artistic representation of the Chicago skyline
    Dec 03, 2014

    5 Tips to Be a Strong Negotiator

    From the seasoned lease or contract negotiator to the first timer, it is vital to have a strong set of ideals behind all negotiations. The more confidence in and acumen with these skills that one has, the higher opportunity for coming away with a positive outcome.

  • A simplified artistic representation of the Chicago skyline
    Mar 19, 2015

    Tips to the Negotiation Process

    Real estate negotiating can either be an exciting or stressful process. If you are a broker you must have ice in your veins and know the people you are dealing with. Fortunately, if you are a third party, this allows you to be much more objective and take the emotions out of it. Viewing the...

  • Renting commercial property is a major move. The good news is that you can avoid many common worries in the first place, when you do a line-by-line review of the lease. Sure, reading a commercial lease can be difficult and time-consuming, but the consequences of not reading it can be infinitely more unpleasant.

  • A simplified artistic representation of the Chicago skyline
    Nov 03, 2016

    What’s in a Lease? Part 1.

    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...

  • Up-and-coming areas can be a scary concept for some business owners. One day you’re paying low rent in a semi-popular part of town, then a few years pass and the area is booming, people and other businesses are flocking over and rent is skyrocketing. However, you don’t have to pay a fortune in rent or...

  • Commercial real estate agent and customers shaking hands after signing contract
    Apr 05, 2019

    How to be a Better Negotiator

    The negotiation process can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be if you go in with the right attitude and information. Whether you’re looking to increase your salary, restructure part of your lease or save money on that new car, follow the tips below to get what you want and feel good doing it.

  • A person counting single dollar bills in hand
    Jan 25, 2020

    Negotiating A Higher Tenant Improvement Allowance

    A space may be absolutely perfect, but need substantial work to become the perfect space for you. For this, a Tenant Improvement Allowance, number of dollars the landlord is willing to offer per square foot of rentable space, is extremely beneficial.

  • The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every aspect of our daily life. For many, renegotiating your lease may be something that needs to happen sooner rather than later. Now more than ever a skilled broker can help you negotiate the most favorable terms. Check out our top ten negotiation tips here.