Five Things to Negotiate in Your Next Lease
Negotiating concessions in a commercial lease transaction is largely about tailoring certain aspects of the deal to fit the needs of your business. If you work with your real estate advisor you can successfully map out your objectives and priorities.
5 Things You Must Know Before Purchasing Commercial Property
As a commercial real estate brokerage firm in Northern Virginia focusing on the representation of commercial property owners, we understand that becoming an investor and landlord can be a very attractive way towards building wealth and creating monthly cash flows. However, it’s essential to understand that being a good and profitable landlord requires proper preparation […]
The Power of Pattern Recognition in Commercial Real Estate
As a commercial real estate professional with years of experience, I have developed what I believe is a keen sense of “pattern recognition” when it comes to identifying opportunities and potential issues in commercial real estate transactions. Too often residential and commercial real estate brokers allow themselves to be commoditized and seen mostly as “space […]
Location Location Location
In residential real estate you constantly hear the saying “Location, Location, Location” and in Commercial Real Estate the right location means everything to the success and sustainability of your business. Location is not limited to what city you choose or the corner lot versus the middle of a busy intersection. It also determines your zoning […]
Moving at the Speed of the Market: Knowing When to Speed Up and When to Slow Down
There is a time to move fast and a time to move deliberately. One of the things I like about this profession is that every commercial deal is a little bit different. And some of this variation has to do with the “Speed of the Market.” Understanding the “Speed” translates into the leverage you have […]
Building a Winning Team for Your Commercial Real Estate Search: Key Roles to Fill
As a business owner, you have many roles. You play HR, CPA, cashier, quality assurance, etc. When you are ready to start your commercial real estate search, it may be your instinct to take on the role of a commercial real estate broker. I encourage you not to make the same mistake that so many […]
Meet the Team: Steve Episode 3
Meet Steve! Watch our new video to learn more about our new Principal and his life and careers before joining Tartan Properties. Also check out our series to learn more about the team!
Tartan Properties Welcomes Kay Chewning!
We are excited to welcome Kay Chewning to the Tartan Team! Her extensive knowledge, experience and deal making abilities are a great addition. Kay will focus her efforts on tenant representation opportunities throughout Northern Virginia & DC.
Tartan Properties Welcomes Fatimah Wilson-McGarrell
Tartan Properties Commercial is excited to welcome Fatimah Wilson-McGarrell to the Tartan team as the newest Sales & Leasing Associate.
The Potential Cost of Delay
When selling your commercial real estate asset, you want to get the best deal possible. For most people, this means getting the highest price possible. But what happens when offers don’t come in, and when one does, it’s well below asking price? Is it smarter to wait and hope a full price offer comes in […]