Corporate real estate portfolios are operating in a market that is far more volatile, tenant-driven, and data-dependent than it was before 2020. Workforce patterns, office utilization, and building performance have all shifted — forcing organizations to rethink long-standing assumptions about space. As companies look ahead through 2026 and beyond, the focus should move beyond simply … Continued
Whether renewing an existing lease or evaluating a relocation, office tenants should focus ondecisions that protect flexibility, control long-term costs, and support how employees actually worktoday. In softer markets — like many office markets across the U.S., including Chicago — tenants whoprepare strategically can create significant negotiating leverage, and working with at least 18-24months allows … Continued
Amid economic volatility, employers are becoming increasingly concerned with how to maximize recruitment and retention efforts without raising costs. While we acknowledge that office space is generally the second largest expense on the balance sheet after payroll, business leaders are taking advantage of market trends for economic advantage and view real estate operating costs as … Continued
What are the key phases of the lease process? How can tenants benefit from a conflict-free broker? The factors driving the office market evolution have created tremendous opportunities for companies looking to take advantage of today’s tenant-favorable conditions. As tenants map their needs for their future workplace, many are eager to learn more about a strategic process, … Continued
It is National Women’s Business Month — and during October, and every month, our teams are proud to continue supporting, uplifting, and celebrating women in businesses. Our teams dedicate efforts and celebrate accomplishments, and we also make the connection to what we know best — tenant representation.
How long will it take to plan and execute an office renegotiation or relocation? The question is being asked more and more today as businesses are taking a hard look at their workplace needs and evaluating what is best for their organization in the future.
Does bigger mean better? For tenants, it may mean the opposite…Crain’s announced the largest commercial property managers. While ‘big names top the list,’ some of the big risks for tenants continue to go overlooked.The issue is dual representation….
The decision comes up every time an organization’s lease expiration date nears — Renew vs Relocate. While challenges and opportunities exist in either scenario, working closely with a tenant representation firm helps organizations alleviate potential pitfalls of getting stuck in a bad lease, ensuring an outcome that benefits workplace goals and a firm’s overall bottom line. Whether you are … Continued
Lease negotiation is a critical step in the real estate transaction management process. Following needs assessments, market analysis, site tours, the tenant rep will conduct a proposal process, issuing RFPs to landlords for a shortlist of candidate buildings. CBIZ Gibraltar initiates a controlled negotiation process ensuring that maximum leverage is created…
Imagine you are a major law firm with a large litigation department. Your biggest practice is products liability defense representing drug, cigarette and medical device manufacturers in mass tort claims. You decide that because you have acquired a lot of knowledge about how these manufacturers operate, you can now also represent plaintiffs who have been … Continued