NYC Office Leasing Specialist

Office Leasing Specialist

Process Methodology

Stage 1. Strategic Planning

  • Abstract existing lease document
  • Review rent statements and other Landlord bills to understand current lease economics.
  • Perform remaining obligation analysis.
  • Perform needs assessment.
    • Size
    • Timing
    • Technical requirements (If any) 
    • Space programming
    • Geographic parameters
  • Scenario planning
  • Preliminary financial analysis
  • Budget discussio

Stage 2. Option Development

  • Conduct space survey.
  • Space inquiries and landlord/listing agent outreach.
  • Identify off-market opportunities.
  • Review potential options with client.
  • Conduct space tours.
  • Determine whether other professionals such as an architect or contractor are needed to assist. 
  • Prepare a comparative matrix of options. 
  • Develop short list of options.

Stage 3. Transaction Implementation

  • Draft proposals 
  • Prepare financial and qualitative analysis of all Landlord responses.
  • Submit counter proposals for final options. Make it clear to the respective Landlords that we have multiple good options thus creating leverage in the negotiation.
  • Analyze next round of responses and select a prime candidate to conclude a negotiation with.
  • Request a lease document.
  • Engage a real estate attorney.
  • Prepare issues list related to the lease.
  • Finalize lease negotiation.