“FORCE MAJEURE” IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing business disruption around the globe. Office tenants may have a question in common with their landlords (or opposition): What is “force majeure” in the contracts?  What should tenants do with, for, or…

DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS

The proliferation of Big Data technology is beginning to drive decision making for commercial real estate brokers and their office tenant clients. These broker tools are able to easily collect, sort and compare inputs, then accurately project…

Plan office space BEFORE you plan your move

Don’t start your search for new space without first talking to a space planner. Actually, in these changing times, it’s your tenant representative office broker who can be the gateway to the issues you face and the related services you may need.

Why Tenants Should Insist On THEIR OWN Broker To Negotiating Directly With Their Landlord!

Having someone in your corner as a tenant, without bias or a landlord's own interest, is essential to making informed real estate lease decisions that can reduce your costs, economic liability, exposure and get your space "right-sized" now and…

Affiliates Provide Insight Too – Rework Your Thinking

chicagoofficebroker.com is fortunate to have the knowledge base from best-of-breed peers in related fields such as Rework.  We both know that it shouldn’t come as a surprise that everyone is wondering what returning to the office will look…

Aligning Technology

Space planning and Managers’ challenges in the transition to the office are plentiful but do not always align technology and software that brings empirical management.  They should answer some key questions. • What benchmarks should…

CJG Team Aligned for Design

Space planning and design professionals are aligned with chicagoofficebroker.com.  As in the past, Carol J. Guess & Associates is thrilled to provide potential and current Clients with the highest degree of professional design services. CJG…

FULL SPECTRUM MITIGATION AND REWORK

The ability to adapt office space is more than just moving around the furniture.  chicagoofficebroker.com can create teams for overall services from furniture specification, test fit design, rental options, COVID office consultations to installation…

Office maintenance – Cam Impact?

The coronavirus epidemic has created a major shift towards social distancing and, Yes, don't forget washing hands. Sanitization and hygiene has become more important than ever. More people are working from home, with office use dropping significantly…

Lease Rent Terms Vary And Need An Equalizer

You're looking at commercial leases for the perfect space and it's time to talk seriously about your lease rate agreement. If you're new to commercial real estate, it helps if you know what you're getting into. Even better: use a commercial…

Lease Analysis Tools Give Tenants A Powerful Advantage

The proliferation of Big Data technology is starting to drive decision making for commercial real estate brokers and their office tenant clients. These broker tools are able to easily collect, sort and compare inputs, then accurately project…

Your Office -Combat COVID-19!

Over one-third of the world's population is living life with restrictions due to the pandemic. Many businesses have closed down. Some have sent their employees to work from home. Others are staying alive with government-funded support.  Without…