Best Advisors Give “Tough Love”

July 2017 – Nobody likes to be the bearer of bad news and certainly we are no different.  But the good thing for our clients is that we are willing to give “tough love” when it’s necessary.  In the realm of commercial real estate, that tough love can sound like this:

•      “Sure, we can list your property. But, you should be prepared for a nine- to twelve-month marketing period until it sells or leases.”
•      “We can list your property for the amount you want, but it will likely take several months longer or might never sell at that price.”
•      “We encourage you to make these particular improvements to your property before putting it on the market. But, if you want to sell “as-is,” it will have to list at a lower price.”

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July 1, 2017

Prepping for the Big Office Move

March 2014 – For the sake of argument, let’s say you were keen enough to hire Tartan Properties Commercial, market leaders in tenant representation in to help you locate your new office space. Now, the heated negotiations are complete and the lease is signed and now you are faced with the daunting task of prepping for the big office move.

It is important to remember that it really doesn’t matter if you are 1,000 SF or 10,000 SF – the headaches and tasks to perform are all the same. Therefore, our clients are always asking for suggestions or referrals for IT companies and movers, which we are happy to provide. But, here is the TARTAN Moving Checklist that will help when prepping for the big office move. Let us know if we can be of any assistance. (more…)

May 10, 2017

Go TARTAN GREEN on Earth Day

As the GREEN Spring weather finally arrives on Earth Day we thought it would be a good time to share a few tips to help that can help you recover from the higher winter utility bills we all just survived. No matter where you are geographically located, everyone saw a spike in their office or warehouse utility bills due to the crazy cold, snowy winter season.  Trust us, you are not alone.  The operating expenses for many DC metro area businesses have seen an increase with the extra plowing and heating costs. The good news is Spring has finally arrived, so here are a few spring cleaning tips and cost-saving ideas to help recover from higher winter expenses. Here’s how you can go Tartan Green this spring! (more…)

May 10, 2017

TARTAN Sells Alexandria, VA Office Building

September 2014 –  TARTAN sells another Alexandria, VA office building.  Principal, Mike Porterfield, is pleased to announce the successful sale of 1319 Powhatan Street in Alexandria, Virginia on behalf of their client Art Services International, Inc. The 7,566 sq. ft. HQ office building sold for $1,930,000 to Sagewater, a commercial pipe replacement company. Additionally, TARTAN would like to thank Steve Cloud and Caulley Deringer of Transwestern who represented the buyer in this transaction. TARTAN sells buildings through Northern Virginia. Perhaps you would like to know if it can list your property. (more…)

May 10, 2017

Time to Make the Donuts-Sugar Shack Donuts of Alexandria

October 6, 2014 – It is no secret the Richmond-based donut shop, Sugar Shack Donuts, has been searching for its first location in the DMV. Today, Tartan Properties Commercial is happy to announce, that with their assistance they will be opening the first store. This store is at the Belle Pre–a new development that has a variety of uses near the Braddock Road Metro. Additionally, it will be under the ownership of VA Del, Rob Krupicka, the group’s first franchisee. Sugar Shack Donuts of Alexandria will be a big hit. (more…)

May 10, 2017