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Leasing vs. Subleasing Commercial Office Space
The Genau Group
September 17, 2024
Choosing an office space is a pivotal decision for any business, as it will impact everything from daily operations to long-term strategy. Deciding between leasing ...
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4 Resume Points Commercial Real Estate Employers Are Looking For
The Genau Group
August 27, 2024
In today’s world, the corporate/commercial real estate (CRE) job market is highly competitive, demanding resumes that effectively showcase sought-after attributes. To stand out, professionals must ...
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Should You Buy or Lease Industrial Warehouse Space?
The Genau Group
July 13, 2024
Access to a warehouse can transform your company’s productivity. From increasing storage capacity to improving inventory management, you can reap invaluable advantages by investing in ...
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How to Find the Perfect Investment Commercial Property
The Genau Group
June 20, 2024
Commercial real estate (CRE) can be a lucrative investment, offering potential for higher and more stable returns than residential properties. It can also act as ...
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What to Look for in a Commercial Real Estate Agent
The Genau Group
May 7, 2024
Commercial real estate decisions come with lofty fees, long-term commitments, and little room for amateur mistakes. Whether you plan to buy, sell, lease, or otherwise, ...
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How to Find the Right Property for Your Business
The Genau Group
April 8, 2024
Finding the perfect property for your business ensures future growth and success. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or a first-time commercial real estate investor, ...
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Everything Small Businesses Need to Know About Commercial Real Estate
The Genau Group
March 12, 2024
When small businesses grow from an idea to a brick-and-mortar institution, owners face the dilemma of leasing a commercial space. Though your business may thrive ...
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5 Reasons You Need a Commercial Real Estate Broker
The Genau Group
February 27, 2024
No matter your motivation for doing so, purchasing commercial real estate is a game-changing investment. It can add a dynamic and promising resource to your ...
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5 Tips to Consider While Planning Your Office Space
The Genau Group
January 30, 2024
Influencing employee productivity, company visibility, and more, your commercial real estate is key to attaining your business goals. Yet to choose the perfect space, you ...
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Tips from The Genau Group on How to Sublease an Office Space
The Genau Group
December 12, 2023
Just as some homeowners rent out spare rooms, businesses can enjoy the financial benefits of sharing their space by drawing up an office sublease agreement. ...
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The Complete Guide to Leasing a Restaurant Space
The Genau Group
November 12, 2023
The hospitality and restaurant industry can be a fickle place. Everything from customers’ whims to national events can affect its success, which means new owners ...
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How Engaging a Broker Can Help You Get the Best Office Real Estate Deal
The Genau Group
October 14, 2023
Your business deserves a space to thrive and grow, but the commercial real estate landscape is challenging to navigate alone. Whether you’re looking for additional ...
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3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Commercial Property
The Genau Group
September 14, 2023
The benefits of purchasing commercial real estate are numerous: tax advantages, high profitability, growth potential, and more. However, identifying an ideal opportunity within this market ...
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How to Find the Best Office Space for Your Business Needs
The Genau Group
August 7, 2023
Occupying a well-suited office space is among the most critical aspects of running a successful business. It provides a professional setting for work, meeting clients, ...
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Why You Need a Broker for a Commercial Real Estate Transaction
The Genau Group
July 7, 2023
Choosing a commercial space for your business is usually a complex undertaking that entails time, energy, and industry knowledge. You must find available locations, stay ...
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What’s Your Dream Commercial Real Estate Job?
The Genau Group
June 7, 2023
The commercial real estate industry currently employs around 4 million Americans. Despite shake-ups caused by the pandemic and an uncertain economy, this market remains a ...
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How to Find the Right Commercial Real Estate Agent
The Genau Group
May 7, 2023
Commercial real estate is a unique industry with many potential benefits that presents unusual challenges. For example, its relatively slow flow of accurate and timely ...
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The Benefits of Commercial Real Estate Investing
The Genau Group
April 7, 2023
Commercial real estate investments can provide lucrative personal and financial perks. For instance, some people seek long-term financial stability and wealth, while others explore earning ...
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A Guide to Different Warehouse Types
The Genau Group
March 16, 2023
Whether running a brick-and-mortar or digital storefront, many businesses handle such a quantity of products and supplies that they need a dedicated warehouse for storage. ...
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What to Look for When Leasing a Warehouse
The Genau Group
February 15, 2023
Leasing a warehouse is a significant investment that certainly impacts the success of your business. Therefore, renting warehouse space can be daunting, especially for first-time ...
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What to Know Before Choosing a Medical and Dental Office Space
The Genau Group
May 26, 2022
Choosing a medical and dental office space is a crucial step in ensuring that your clients will get the best space for their needs. There ...
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Tips for Young and Upcoming Real Estate Agents
The Genau Group
May 12, 2022
Beginning a career as a young real estate agent is an exciting yet challenging time. Between pre-licensing courses, picking the right brokerage for you, and ...
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5 Tips for Success as a Real Estate Agent
The Genau Group
May 4, 2022
Starting a career in real estate may be overwhelming at first. Between studying for licensing exams, choosing your specialty within real estate, and learning how ...
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Everything You Should Know About Reducing Office Lease Liability
The Genau Group
April 13, 2022
The understanding of lease liability is a crucial point in signing a lease. Lease liability is an obligation to make payments on your lease in ...
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Everything You Should Know About Commercial Property Maintenance
The Genau Group
August 30, 2021
Property maintenance is an essential part of keeping any commercial building in excellent condition. Failure to maintain the unit could leave it looking shabby or ...
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10 Questions You Must Ask When Leasing a Medical Office
The Genau Group
August 23, 2021
Leasing a new medical office is a significant decision for your practice. The space you end up renting will become synonymous with your practice, so ...
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Buying Commercial Property: Your Step-by-Step Guide
The Genau Group
August 16, 2021
Buying commercial property can be an excellent investment because the income opportunities are immense. The right deal can leave you with a valuable asset that ...
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Changing Your Office Design to Create a Work-Life Balance
The Genau Group
August 9, 2021
Employees all over the country are faced with deciding whether to work in the office or from home. The result is a growing demand for ...
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8 Tips for Smoothly Relocating a Business
The Genau Group
August 2, 2021
Relocating your company is a decision you won’t want to enter into lightly. You’ve probably put a lot of effort into establishing yourself at your ...
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What Every Investor Should Know About Getting a Conditional Use Permit
The Genau Group
July 29, 2021
Investors can’t just do whatever they wish with the land they own. You can’t buy a residential lot, for example, and construct an office building ...
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What You Should Know About Co-Tenancy Clauses When Renting Retail Space
The Genau Group
July 22, 2021
Change is a constant in life, but it can be your enemy if you’re running a retail operation. That’s why savvy retailers try to mitigate ...
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What You Should Know About Creating a Comparative Lease Analysis
The Genau Group
July 12, 2021
Leasing the right commercial property can make or break a business, because there are many variables at play, including a lease analysis. You don’t want ...
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A Complete Guide to Dental Office Decorating
The Genau Group
July 9, 2021
Creating a dental office decorating plan is a great first step before you begin painting and buying the furniture you’ll require to complete the job. ...
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7 Design Tips for Your Dental Office Waiting Room
The Genau Group
July 1, 2021
Few people want to visit the dentist, because having someone poke around in your mouth is never a comfortable experience. It’s up to dentists to ...
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6 Items to Include on Your Office Relocation Checklist
The Genau Group
June 18, 2021
Relocating your office is a significant job that could take months to finalize. There’s a lot of planning that goes into this move, and you’ll ...
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Everything You Should Know About FF&E in Commercial Real Estate
The Genau Group
June 16, 2021
Selecting and moving into a new commercial property takes a lot of work, particularly if you have to redesign and furnish the interior to match ...
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5 Steps to a Better Dental Office Layout
The Genau Group
June 9, 2021
Many people find a trip to the dentist to be a daunting and stressful experience. Modern dental practices that incorporate appealing contemporary designs into their ...
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7 Factors to Consider Before Developing a Medical Office Floor Plan
The Genau Group
June 2, 2021
Your medical office’s design and floor plan are crucial because they set the tone for the practice as a whole. The goal is to make ...
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7 Office Space Planning Tips for Your Next Workplace
The Genau Group
May 29, 2021
Your office space design is fundamental to your workplace because it creates an environment that employees find comfortable. Satisfied workers are generally more productive, so ...
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Tips to Help Tenants Successfully Lease Retail Space
The Genau Group
May 25, 2021
Deciding to lease retail space for any business can feel overwhelming, but you can simplify this process by conducting comprehensive background research on the critical ...
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A Complete Guide to Commercial Lease Administration and Post-Occupancy Services
The Genau Group
May 18, 2021
Signing a commercial lease is a milestone for any business, but the administrative work doesn’t stop there. The next step is commercial lease administration, which ...
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Understand Common-Area Maintenance Charges to Avoid Commercial Lease Errors
The Genau Group
May 11, 2021
Anyone looking over a lease document for a commercial property is bound to come across charges that may be unfamiliar or confusing. Common-area maintenance charges ...
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7 Tips for Optimal Dental Office Design and Furniture Selection
The Genau Group
May 4, 2021
Going to the dentist can bring patients a lot of stress. No one likes having another human being poke around in their mouth while using ...
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Creating a Successful Project Closeout Checklist
The Genau Group
April 30, 2021
Every workplace project eventually comes to an end. Completion can seem like a far-off goal when you’re first getting started, but it quickly sneaks up ...
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5 Common Commercial Lease Insurance Clauses You Should Know About
The Genau Group
April 28, 2021
A commercial lease is needed when a business rents a property from a landlord because it provides a legal framework for both parties. This document ...
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How to Calculate Fair Value of Commercial Rent (Commercial Lease Calculator)
The Genau Group
April 27, 2021
For anyone moving locations or going into business for the first time, selecting the right commercial property is incredibly important to success. As you negotiate ...
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Why You Need a Test Fit Plan if You’re Moving or Opening a Medical Office
The Genau Group
April 22, 2021
Narrowing your options when you’re in the market for a new medical office space can be tricky. Perhaps you’ve seen several spaces that you like ...
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6 Tips for Maximizing Your Commercial Real Estate Project Budget
The Genau Group
April 20, 2021
It is extremely rare that a commercial real estate space will give a business exactly what it wants without alterations, so companies frequently have to ...
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6 Tips about Rent Abatement Provisions in Commercial Leases
The Genau Group
March 31, 2021
Commercial leases are agreements between a landlord and tenant for a commercial property. They can be complicated because they contain many small clauses outlining the ...
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How to Know When it’s Time for an Office Expansion
The Genau Group
March 25, 2021
Many small businesses will need an office expansion or two at some point. Several situations can lead to these situations, such as adding new employees, ...
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5 Steps to Create a Vendor Selection Process
The Genau Group
March 15, 2021
Many businesses and individuals in the real estate sector often rely on outside services. Building a network of local vendors creates stronger connections to the ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Lease Abstracts
The Genau Group
March 11, 2021
Commercial real estate agreements are often hundreds of pages long, which is why having a commercial lease abstract at your disposal is a good idea. ...
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Guide to Successfully Planning Your Medical Office Design and Layout
The Genau Group
March 9, 2021
Visiting a doctor’s office can be an uncomfortable experience for patients but streamlining the medical office design and layout will ease some of their stress. ...
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6 Steps to Get a Full Security Deposit Refund from Your Landlord (Commercial Real Estate)
The Genau Group
February 24, 2021
Most commercial real estate renters in the U.S. pay a security deposit when they sign a new lease. This is a fixed amount of money, ...
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6 Key Things to Include in a Commercial Lease Letter of Intent
The Genau Group
February 18, 2021
A commercial lease letter of intent shows that you’re serious about leasing a property, but not necessarily on the landlord’s terms. The letter does not ...
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How to Create and Design Flexible Office Space
The Genau Group
February 16, 2021
The workplace concept is continually evolving, and flexible office spaces are becoming more common. The idea is that these offices include areas that can fill ...
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A Commercial Property’s Rentable Square Feet vs. Usable Square Feet
The Genau Group
February 11, 2021
The terms “rentable square feet” and “usable square feet” come up a lot when you’re looking to rent commercial space. Learning the difference between these ...
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5 Things To Know Before Signing A Commercial Sublease Agreement
The Genau Group
February 9, 2021
A lot goes into negotiating a commercial sublease agreement, and it can often confuse even the most seasoned leaseholder. Commercial sublease agreements contain fine print ...
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How to Renegotiate a Commercial Lease to Get a Better Deal
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January 29, 2021
Aside from saving funds, knowing how to renegotiate a lease can help you gain additional benefits. Negotiating a commercial lease can be tricky. Improper negotiation ...
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6 Budgeting Tips for Planning an Office Renovation
The Genau Group
January 27, 2021
An office renovation can completely transform the look and feel of your operations. Making such improvements to a workplace may even allow for higher productivity ...
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How to Effectively Lease Restaurant Space in Washington, D.C.
The Genau Group
January 22, 2021
Leasing restaurant space in the nation’s Capital can be an expensive and time-consuming process if you don’t have a guide. Owners may find themselves struggling ...
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5 Elements of an Ideal Dental Office Floor Plan
The Genau Group
January 21, 2021
Launching a new dental office requires a lot of research and money. Something as simple as your dental office floor plan can have a huge ...
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How to Negotiate a Commercial Lease Renewal
The Genau Group
December 31, 2020
Running a business is generally costly and time-consuming, especially when you need to ensure that all the different facets of it are operating smoothly. Fortunately, ...
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How Does the Medical Office Fit-Out Construction Process Work?
The Genau Group
December 30, 2020
Regardless of your type of business, it is important that you have an office space that fits the work you plan to do in it. ...
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Key Features of a Well-Rounded Commercial Real Estate Portfolio
The Genau Group
December 29, 2020
Commercial and residential real estate are excellent investment opportunities for both beginner and seasoned investors, but the former may offer a better return on investments ...
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5 Warehouse Cost Factors to Consider When Renting One for Your Business
The Genau Group
December 28, 2020
The importance of paying attention to your business’s finances cannot be understated. In many cases, a workable and realistic budget is the difference between a ...
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What is a Rent Concession?
The Genau Group
December 23, 2020
Empty commercial rental property is of no use to a landlord, but a rent concession bundle can help them attract great tenants. These offers — ...
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Complete Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Commercial Real Estate
The Genau Group
November 18, 2020
Investing in commercial real estate can be extremely lucrative if the process is done right. Smart real estate purchases can result in consistent returns, growth ...
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What is a Green Building Certification (and Does It Matter)?
The Genau Group
November 17, 2020
Being an eco-friendly building isn’t just about recycling newspapers and aluminum cans. There are many ways to practice sustainability from the beginning of a construction ...
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How to Calculate Net Absorption in Commercial Real Estate
The Genau Group
November 16, 2020
Net absorption: what is it, how does it impact your real estate investments, and how should you calculate it? Commercial real estate is highly competitive, ...
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Tenant Improvement Allowance 101: Your Guide to Understanding TIAs
The Genau Group
November 13, 2020
If you plan on getting into the real estate investment game, you need to understand what goes into and is allowed under a tenant improvement ...
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How to Select the Perfect Furniture for Your Office
The Genau Group
October 23, 2020
Office furniture plays a bigger role in getting a business up and running than many people think. Your employees need comfortable, ergonomic furniture in their ...
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5 Advantages of a Short-Term Commercial Lease
The Genau Group
October 22, 2020
Short-term commercial leases are not always the norm, but have recently become the ideal option for many businesses. Issues arise from even the easiest leasing ...
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The Biggest Pros and Cons of Shared Office Space
The Genau Group
October 20, 2020
Every business is different, and so are its needs. That’s why finding the perfect office is so important. Shared office space can be beneficial when ...
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7 Benefits of Hiring a Commercial Real Estate Broker
The Genau Group
October 19, 2020
When you’re looking for a new office building, warehouse, or another commercial space for your company, you might wonder if hiring a commercial real estate ...
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Subleasing Office Space: 6 Biggest Pros and Cons
The Genau Group
September 21, 2020
Subleasing office space may not currently be on your radar, but the idea of selling or purchasing space may not be ideal for you amid ...
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Why You Should Pursue a Commercial Lease Audit
The Genau Group
September 18, 2020
If you’ve negotiated a solid lease agreement, you might not think you need to conduct a commercial lease audit. In a perfect world, maybe you ...
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Medical Office Leases: Questions to Ask Before Signing
The Genau Group
September 17, 2020
Whether you’re expanding your medical practice or just moved to the Washington, D.C. area, finding the right medical office space to lease is essential. It’s ...
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5 Key Commercial Real Estate Tips You Need to Know
The Genau Group
September 14, 2020
The commercial real estate market can be extremely lucrative, but it is absolutely necessary to understand best practices to get ahead of the competition. No ...
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Guidelines for Re-Opening Your Office in D.C.
The Genau Group
September 1, 2020
Let’s face it, 2020 has been a year like no other. With a worldwide pandemic spreading and new regulations, such as social distancing, being implemented, ...
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How to Determine the Amount of Office Space You Truly Need
The Genau Group
August 28, 2020
Expanding your company is always an important part of any growing business. In order to do so, you have to take on the task of ...
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9 Key Office Design Trends for 2021 and Beyond
The Genau Group
August 27, 2020
Whether you’re moving to a new office or simply update your office space, you want to keep up with the latest office design trends. You ...
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8 Most Important Questions to Ask While Touring an Office Space
The Genau Group
August 26, 2020
Looking for a new office space is exciting because you get to spend a little time looking at commercial real estate and touring professional offices ...
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How to Conduct an In-Depth Commercial Lease Audit
The Genau Group
August 7, 2020
A commercial lease is a significant jump for any business, and for landlords, it is a big payday. With commercial complexes, some costs are passed ...
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Subletting Office Space
The Genau Group
August 6, 2020
If you are not utilizing all your leased office space, consider subleasing the space you don’t need. Just like homeowners who rent out spare rooms, ...
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17 Critical Things To Do While Planning an Office Move
The Genau Group
July 17, 2020
Moving offices can be an exciting and stressful time. When you’re planning an office move from one location to another, you have a lot of ...
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7 Practical Reasons You May Need Tenant Representation
The Genau Group
July 16, 2020
When you’re looking for a new office or warehouse space, it can fun and exciting, while being stressful at the same time. You’ve probably only ...
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