Top 10 Reasons to Use a Tenant Rep

1. To help office lessees avoid the many potential pitfalls that await them without being fully aware of all the implications of renting office space.

2. The goal is to obtain true economic savings and secure office space on terms that best reflect the needs of the lessee over the term of the lease.

3. The roles and responsibilities of a professional tenant representative are lengthy and varied ranging from needs assessment to execution of the lease.

4. To ensure that the office space is not only the most efficient use of space with current requirements but also looks at potential future growth needs.

5. At times when talks may get a little rocky between lessee and landlord, the tenant rep will act as the buffer between both parties, preserving the goodwill between lessee and landlord for the future.

6. The tenant rep is trained to spot provisions that might be hidden or disguised in the lease document which, if left unchecked, could end up costing the unsuspecting lessee extra money during the term of the lease.

7. It is the tenant rep's responsibility to settle disputes that may arise during the term of the lease agreement.

8. To save money in negotiating the conditions of the lease that could result in the lessee facing unexpected increased costs.

9. The tenant rep will be familiar with the documents necessary to conduct the transaction. These documents (requests for proposal, letters of intent and lease agreements) vary from market to market. A tenant representative knows how to customize the documents for each transaction.

10. The tenant rep will represent you and work on behalf of your best interests. If the Landlord/Seller has representation shouldn’t you?