Beginning a search for office leasing, before you are armed with pertinent office leasing info, is a bit like going fishing without a pole and reel. You’ll see a lot of nice scenery but, in the end, you will come home empty-handed and frustrated with the whole process.
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Now, let’s see what we can do about getting you that pole and reel you need to lease office space.
The basics of office leasing.
Let’s start with the minimum of information you need before searching for office space for rent.
The price of office space for lease is based on several factors. The size of the office, obviously, will dictate, in part, the cost of your monthly lease payment. Location will also be an important factor, as will the general condition of the building/office space.
What is the “inventory” of available office spaces in your city? A small number will increase the price; a large number will keep the rental price down.
Important office leasing info.
Now you need an action plan. We consider the following steps to be important:
- Determine whether your business really needs permanent office space or if coworking or working remotely would create a better environment.
- Select a location that’s convenient for your clients and your staff.
- Research the amenities in the area and if they’re easy to get to—no matter what the weather is like outside.
- Develop your budget and stick with it, making sure to set aside money for extra expenses, such as utilities, decor, and furniture.
- Ask questions about the terms and conditions of the office lease if something doesn’t make sense.
- Understand which repairs the landlord is responsible for and what happens if they’re not done in a timely manner.
- Visit the office building at night and on the weekends to make sure the area is safe and secure.
- Consider hiring an office leasing broker who specializes in tenant representation—they’ll work for you, not the landlord.
- Lease office space that fits the working style of your team and gives your business a little extra room to grow.
- Think about the best office floorplan for your business so you don’t waste time looking at space that doesn’t offer the ideal layout.
- Discuss a tenant improvement allowance with the landlord if the office space isn’t move-in ready.
- Make sure there’s sufficient parking for your staff, clients, and other tenants.
- Find out if the first impression of your office sends the right message about your business.
When in doubt, contact a lawyer.
We are going to double down on this point; that’s how important we believe it to be. You will spend money in the short term by contacting a lawyer, but you will save multiple headaches in the long term. Or put another way, pay now or pay much more later. Contact a lawyer with the proposed lease before signing, period, end of advice.
A final word about Box Office Warehouse Suites.
Box Office Warehouse Suites has office units starting at 320 square feet in size, perfect for start-ups or home-based businesses looking to expand into the marketplace. Call us today for more information about these truly unique office rental properties, located perfectly for the continued growth of Fort Worth.
