Tucson Tenant Representation

Ignoring the Elephant in the Room?

From “ITRA,” March 2008 Issue XXIII

DUAL REPRESENTATION BROKERAGE IS THE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE INDUSTRY’S “ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM.”

Dual agency occurs when one commercial real estate company represents both the tenant and the landlord in a lease transaction. Sometimes it is one individual on both sides. Other times it is two individuals within the same firm.

When you use a dual agency, there’s an elephant in the room that you should not ignore. That is questioning where the agency’s or individual’s loyalties truly lie—with you the business owner or with the landlord? (more…)

Each has a specific function and duty. Make sure you pick the right person for your commercial site selection needs.

You want to save time and money when it comes to selecting, negotiating and signing a commercial real estate lease or purchase. You want someone with expertise in the office, retail or industrial market that interests you.

In short, you need a commercial real estate broker, whether you’re looking for property in Tucson, Arizona or anywhere else in the world. (more…)

Hint: It’s not the leasing agent or building owner sitting across you at the negotiating table.

Who represents you, the tenant, when you want to negotiate an office lease in Tucson or elsewhere?

First, we’ll tell you who doesn’t. (more…)