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 […]
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 […]
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.
Leasing Commercial Real Estate: 7 Reasons to Hire a Professional Broker

Commercial leases are not standardized you need to know what to negotiate on and what is reasonable. There is a common misconception by some that real estate brokers are but mere “space finders” for tenants and buyers in the market, and that once the ideal property is located, the process is mostly completed. In this […]