Key Terms in a Commercial Lease Agreement
A glossary of the terms and clauses that actually matter in a commercial lease — base rent, free rent, usable vs. rentable square feet, and the clauses to watch for.
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How to Maximize Your Online Presence
B2B buyers now spend 27% of their research time independently online — and just 5-6% meeting any single vendor. How brokers can make sure that research finds the right story.
Brokerages Embracing PropTech to Bridge the Digital Divide
Most brokers still prospect the same way everyone else does. A 5-question self-audit to find out where your digital identity actually stands.
Jim Underhill Named Executive Chairman of TenantBase
Jim Underhill, former CEO of Cresa and Americas CEO of Cushman & Wakefield, joined TenantBase as Executive Chairman in 2021 to accelerate national growth. He remains in the role today.
Alternatives to a Cash Security Deposit for Your Commercial Lease
A cash security deposit ties up capital you could put back into your business. Three real alternatives — letter of credit, surety bond, and deposit insurance — and how they work.
4 Ways to Negotiate Rent Relief on a Commercial Lease
When cash is tight, there are proven ways to approach your landlord for relief — deferred rent, CAM-only payments, accelerated renewal, and subleasing excess space.
What Is Flexible Space Really Costing You?
Flexible space almost always looks cheaper on a per-square-foot basis. The hidden costs — storage, private rooms, lost leverage — tell a more complete story.
Finding the Right Creative Office Space: Nashville, Atlanta, LA, and Beyond
Creative professionals need more than four walls — good light, real acoustics, and the right location. A guide across three major creative markets, and beyond.
How to Plan an Office Relocation: Beyond the Lease
Signing the lease is just the start. A real framework for choosing buildout vendors, furnishing smart, and managing the move without losing momentum.
Office Design Trends That Actually Work
Six design professionals on what actually makes an office work — collaborative layouts, the open-plan vs. privacy trade-off, worker health, and color psychology.
Tenant Credit & Financial Health: What It Means for You as a Broker
A practical guide for brokers on approaching client credit conversations, what landlords actually ask for, and five real strategies for overcoming credit issues.
15 Low-Cost Employee Perks That Go a Long Way
You don't need a Google-sized budget to build a workplace people want to stay at. 15 real, low-cost perks — from flexible hours to a corporate library.