Industry Insights by Team Rokos
Discover the latest in industry trends, tips and best practices with original articles authored by the Rokos staff.
How to Get the Best Lease Renewal Terms from Your Landlord
When it comes time to renew your lease, accepting your landlords initial offer can mean missing out on significantly better terms. This week we highlight 5 essential steps to help you secure the best renewal terms.
Top Ways to Attract Employees to Your Office Space
Employees everywhere have settled into work-from-home routines, making it almost impossible to convince many to forego sweatpants and a commute-free workday. So how does a company with reluctant employees get its workers to return?
Are You Struggling to Find a Space that Perfectly Fits Your Business Needs? Consider The Build-to-Suit Option
Are you struggling to find a workspace that truly fits your business? A Build-to-Suit (BTS) solution lets you design and develop a facility tailored to your exact needs – whether you lease or own it upon completion.
Mastering Lease Renewal Negotiations: A Guide for Tenants
Renewing a commercial lease can feel overwhelming, but it’s an essential process that can greatly impact your businesses future. In this article, we help to ensure you enter your lease renewal discussions with confidence.
Maximizing the Potential of Hybrid Workforces
The rise of hybrid work has prompted organizations to rethink office spaces and employee engagement strategies. What is the key to successful hybrid work models?
Finding Office Space As A Startup Company
The surge of new startup companies means that plenty of new business owners are finding themselves looking for office space to call home. But how do you start the search process or figure out what kind of space is best?
Office Hoteling: Pros, Cons, and Questions
Many companies have decided to embrace a hybrid work model that incorporates a hoteling approach. Here, employees can work from home or on-site; however, these workers will no longer have a designated desk.
Setting Up Your Warehouse for Efficiency and Growth
A common question brokers are asked is, “How do I plan for future growth while creating the most effective process for today?” A tricky yet solvable issue. Here we’ve broken down the steps necessary to achieve these goals.
Buying vs Leasing Office Space
When deciding whether to buy or lease your office space, it's essential to weigh the benefits of each against your business goals and abilities. In this article, we cover the advantages of each option.
Ten Commercial Real Estate Terms to Know
Every industry has its own lexicon of terms and acronyms that can seem confusing to the uninitiated. Commercial real estate is no different. Here’s a list of common real estate terms to help you feel more in-the-know.
Understanding Spec Suites in Office Leasing
Spec Suites have become more common in recent years. Landlords are trying to stay competitive by offering fully furnished offices for shorter lease terms to compete with the rise in coworking space and rising construction costs.
The Top 5 Qualities of the Best Real Estate Brokers
It's crucial to consider the various skills your broker brings to the table. Because working with an inexperienced broker can have a giant impact on the real estate you acquire and how much you ultimately end up paying for it.
How to Attract Employees to Your Office
Employers asking their workers to come back to the office are continuing to get push-back. So, what do you do when your employees are hesitant to leave the home office? You make the corporate office a place they want to be.
How to Downsize Your Office Space
Businesses often face the challenge of having excessive office space that goes unused or underutilized. In this article, we explore ten steps you can follow to optimize your space and enhance workspace utilization.
What is the Cost of Subleasing Your Space?
Subleasing excess or unwanted space is a great way for businesses to recover some of their leasing costs. But it’s important to understand the fees and other up front costs that go into putting your space on the market for sublease.
Cost-Cutting Strategies for Your Commercial Lease
Whether your goal is to enhance profitability, sustain competitiveness, or navigate economic challenges, reassessing your real estate strategy can reduce expenses and achieve cost savings for your business.
Hidden Costs in Common Commercial Lease Forms
There are a variety of commercial real estate lease forms which impact your business financially in different ways. If you don’t fully understand the type of lease you sign, you might be in for unexpected costs and additional stress.
The Difference Between an Office & Healthcare Lease
The leasing process for medical facilities is similar to other commercial leases; however, the specific clauses that need to be addressed within these lease agreements are highly specialized and specific to the healthcare industry.
The Difference Between USF and RSF
When negotiating a commercial real estate lease, you’re bound to hear the phrases “usable square footage” and “rentable square footage”. It’s crucial that you understand the differences in these two terms – or it could cost you.
The Future of the Hybrid Workplace
In a world where remote work and office collaboration coexist., finding the perfect balance for your office space is crucial. Here are the top 4 consideration to help you determine how much office space you need in the hybrid world.
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