Can you imagine how much money you would accrue if you were given a dollar for every time you’ve been interrupted at work? Interruptions have become a pandemic not only in our everyday lives as we scurry from place to place trying to get it all in, but also in our lives as property managers […]

A commercial property is first part of a neighborhood like South Fort Myers; then part of a county like Lee County; and still part of a country like the USA – in other words – its value is tied directly to its surroundings. Only with a thorough knowledge of the entire surroundings can a property

Besides being familiar with the commercial real estate market in general, a commercial real estate advisor is responsible for knowledge of specific property and safety issues. These issues are critical to the seller/lessor, the buyer/lessee and to the commercial real estate advisor (as the intermediary). The advisor must be aware of the fire and security

Security is an issue that has many different definitions. For occupants of multi-tenant commercial properties, it’s paramount that they be able to work with as much calm and quiet – free of the threat of outside interference – able to concentrate on the business at hand. Since 9-11, stories of violent incidents that occur without

Communicating effectively with people affects every part of our daily lives – both professionally as well as personally. It’s not an intuitive skill. Like our language skills (writing and reading) it requires disciplined study too. It’s extremely important for the property manager, as agent between two parties, to recognize that in dealing with people –

Once the owners and the property management company have agreed on principles, objectives and a management plan, it’s in the best interests of both parties to formalize their agreement. The property management company and owner must work out the structure of their relationship regarding fees, specific responsibilities and liabilities, the scope of the manager’s authority,

As Director of Property Management for my firm I always look at property, not only for what it is but also for what it could be. An outdated multi-story warehouse could be converted to a modern office building or revamped into a prosperous shopping center. Likewise, a building that appears efficient could have outdated features

If you’ve started a new business and you’re considering leasing an office or retail space, a good way to begin your search is to find a leasing agent who is an established commercial real estate agent in your geographical area. An experienced leasing agent will know how deals are done in your community and in

We all know the 2004 hurricane season resulted in an unprecedented four hurricanes striking the State of Florida, and then again in 2005, another year of huge losses. Many of Florida’s prominent commercial insurance underwriters have completely pulled out of the Florida market and many who continue to write now exclude the State of Florida.

Commercial investment properties require a premium insurance policy to cover all types of risks from vandalism to fires to hurricane storm damage. This extremely important cost to the property is recorded as an operating expense and is entered into the property management’s monthly statement to the owner. Very often, an institutional owner will cover all