Choosing an Office Space to Lease for your Business in Houston

Choosing an Office Space to Lease for your Business in Houston

Choosing where to lease office space for your business in Houston is an important part of growing a business.  Cost can change significantly based on location.  Creating a budget and knowing the price in your preferred area is the best way to begin the search for...
Different Classes of Office Space

Different Classes of Office Space

Classes of Space Commercial real estate is categorized into Classes (from Class A to Class C). These classes or categories are used in the industry to denote the quality and desirability of a building. Class A space Class A properties are usually in a prime location...
Types of Office Space Leases

Types of Office Space Leases

Gross or Full Service Lease Though some sources break out the full service lease type from the gross lease in commercial real estate, they are usually the same. In a Gross or Full Service lease, the landlord pays for: Taxes Insurance Maintenance The gross commercial...
Documents Required to Sign an Office Lease

Documents Required to Sign an Office Lease

What kind of documents will I need in order to sign a lease? The documents required by landlords will vary depending on many factors. Some of the things that landlords generally require before they are willing to sign a lease are: Tax returns for the last two years....
How Are Commissions Paid?

How Are Commissions Paid?

Landlords usually pay all agent commissions. Agents receive one-half of the commission when the lease is signed and the other half when the tenant moves in. Commissions are normally 4% to 6% of the lease’s overall value, which is based on the space’s square footage,...