Over the years we have posted lots of information about the mistakes that office tenants most frequently make. A big one is thinking that the landlord’s listing agent will look out for their best interest when they’re looking for office space for rent or lease. They won’t. They have a responsibility to the office space manager or landlord to get them the best deal possible. They have a contract that says so. If a listing agent tells you otherwise, beware.

Price is not the only issue you need to be concerned about. The terms of the lease can have a huge impact on your cost and ability to avoid mistakes that will end up biting you in the rear.

So where does that leave the office space tenant looking for office space? Set up for another big mistake – not having your own agent who knows the market and the business as your office tenant representative. In the US and Canada it won’t cost you anything. In fact, it will save you money by ensuring you get the best deal possible and avoid costly mistakes. A good tenant rep, like the ones at OfficeFinder,  represents office tenants every day. They  negotiate leases for a living, while chances are you will only have to do so a half-dozen times in your business career. Who do you think will do a better job?

What we have seen over the past 10 years is a transition from business owners and managers who recognize the value of a good office tenant rep to many that think they can do it themselves and are suspect of real estate agents. This has come about from the plethora of information and listing sites on the Internet and too many unqualified agents claiming to be good office tenant reps.

What you see on the Internet related to available space is only the tip of the iceberg and much of it is simply out of date or wrong. There is no way to really determine the deal points of recent office rentals or leases from information on the Internet. The only way to really get good information is from someone who is in the business day-to-day.

So, if you want to rent office space and get the best deal possible, avoid costly mistakes and have a hassle free experience. Engage the services of a qualified tenant Rep.

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