Real Estate Tips
Space Planning and the Total Cost of Occupancy
Jul 28th
The number of occupants and the space required per occupant are the key determinates to total cost of occupancy. Consider that the occupancy costs are the multiplication of the rental rate per square foot plus the operating costs per square foot times the number of people and the space that each person occupies. There are factors that add to the total space consumption including lost space from hallways, bathrooms, elevator cores, storage areas, atriums and reception areas. This is often called the building loss factor and is an efficiency measure of the building. To these losses also add the space required for cafeterias, special computer and server rooms and conference, training areas and other special spaces. More >
NAI Global Chief Economist Warns of Inflation in Latest White Paper
May 5th
In his latest white paper, “Beware of Inflation”, NAI Global Chief Economist Dr. Peter Linneman questions how it is possible to not have inflation in the U.S. economy when healthcare and commodities prices are rapidly increasing and Federal and State governments are running record deficits. Dr. Linneman examines the impact of CPI increases, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, government deficits and other factors that will lead to massive inflation in the U.S. economy.
Cornerstones to International Expansion
May 4th
With an every expanding global marketplace, retailers are faced with the daunting task of embarking on network expansion beyond the U.S. borders. Whether it is into Canada, Mexico or China, there are five key cornerstones retailers need to understand in order to meet with a successful international presence. Each cornerstone is linked with the next, yet each possesses its own challenges. More >
Buyer Qualification and Bidding Process
Apr 28th
Most sellers and brokers use a marketing process that contains a specific “Call for Offers” date upon which initial bids are due. The goal of this effort is to stage follow-up e-mails and calls to encourage all offers to be received at the same time. This creates a sense of urgency and allows for psychological leveraging. I personally, like to provide a sample letter of intent so that all offers are presented in the same format.
The Uniqueness of Site Selection for Call Centers
Apr 18th
As compared to typical office and industrial site selection, call centers demand more information about the availability and cost of labor than about the buildings. Call centers evaluate potential state, county and city incentives that are available based on the number of employees and the wage levels of its employees. The reason for this focus is the economic impact of the employee’s salaries over the term of the lease on the local community. More >
