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Feeling uncertain about how to find an office for your business? Need help? That’s how most people feel when they begin the process of looking for office space for rent. You might be asking yourself “Where do I find someone I can trust?” or “How do I find someone who knows my business?”
Finding office space can be a challenge to those individuals who are not familiar with the process. A professional agent can work on behalf of the business owner to find just the right piece of property for the business needs. Here are three easy ways that you find a commercial real estate agent to help you find the perfect office space.
1. Read Reviews – Determine how much office space you are looking for and when you’re ready to move in. Once you have this nailed down, start looking for a real estate agent you can trust. Places you can find reliable reviews about real estate companies include Google, Citysearch, Yelp, and Insider Pages. Use these reviews to find a company and agent that seem like the best fit for you. And, it’s always nice to see what others are saying about them.
2. Ask For a Referral – You’d be surprised how many people you know that own a small or medium business and have had to look for office space. Ask these folks to refer their agent to you. Even if your friends don’t own their own business, they might be in a position at their company where it’s their responsibility to help with office relocation and have had to engage with a commercial broker. Using someone who your friends or colleagues trust is always a great way to find someone you can rely on to help you.
3. Research – You can never do enough research! Make sure you do an online review of several local commercial real estate companies. Look at their client lists to see if they’ve helped businesses like yours. Read testimonials on their site from their clients. Review their services to see if they offer services that you need. For instance, you’ll need a tenant representation specialist for leasing and a commercial broker if you’re wanting to purchase property. Researching is sometimes time-consuming but it’s worth the effort to find the best agent for your needs.
An agent working on behalf of the business owner is able to use the knowledge they hold of the area, their contacts and their real estate forecasting to find the perfect Austin office space for rent in the area that works well for the business both today and in the future. This makes the agent invaluable to the business owner. Saving you both time and money by taking over the tedious and often frustrating process of locating new space. When you consider the countless hours that it would take to research, find, contact and visit each potential office site and then negotiate the terms of the lease, it is easy to see how hiring a professional to represent you could be a huge benefit. Use one of the three ways above to help you in your search to find the perfect agent for you and your business.
