Should I Get a Property Appraisal or a BPO?

Do you know how much your commercial property is really worth? There are two methods of assessing a property’s value, an appraisal or a broker’s price opinion (BPO).  Each one has its own purpose.  There is no need to spend more money than necessary on the valuation of your property.  In this article, I will talk about when properties need to be assessed by a certified appraiser and when it is ok to get a broker price opinion.

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Should I Get a Property Appraisal or a BPO?

Do you know how much your commercial property is really worth? There are two methods of assessing a property’s value, an appraisal or a broker’s price opinion (BPO).  Each one has its own purpose.  There is no need to spend more money than necessary on the valuation of your property.  In this article, I will talk about when properties need to be assessed by a certified appraiser and when it is ok to get a broker price opinion.

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What Every Tenant Should Know About Lease Renewals

Your lease is expiring soon and you have six months to renew or relocate. The most common mistake tenants make is to assume that the building’s management is going to give them the best deal. They think that by going direct, they are exhibiting good will and it will make a smoother renewal process.

Ask yourself one question: Who does the property management work for?

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What Every Tenant Should Know About Lease Renewals

Your lease is expiring soon and you have six months to renew or relocate. The most common mistake tenants make is to assume that the building’s management is going to give them the best deal. They think that by going direct, they are exhibiting good will and it will make a smoother renewal process.

Ask yourself one question: Who does the property management work for?

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How Businesses Can Realize a Premium by Selling and Leasing Real Estate

Whether you own office, warehouse, industrial or retail properties, a Sale/Leaseback is an innovative option that can maximize your real estate investments by converting a long-term lease commitment into a valuable commodity. Leased investments are especially attractive to 1031 Buyers who will pay a premium for a stable long-term cash flow. That means top dollar for owners who sell their properties but remain as tenants. 

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How Businesses Can Realize a Premium by Selling and Leasing Real Estate

Whether you own office, warehouse, industrial or retail properties, a Sale/Leaseback is an innovative option that can maximize your real estate investments by converting a long-term lease commitment into a valuable commodity. Leased investments are especially attractive to 1031 Buyers who will pay a premium for a stable long-term cash flow. That means top dollar for owners who sell their properties but remain as tenants. 

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The Changing Landscape of Commercial Real Estate

The UCLA Economic Outlook Conference was held on June 12, 2014 and involved university academics and industry leaders speaking about trends that will have an impact on commercial real estate in Los Angeles, as well as around the country and the world. The following are a few of the topics that were discussed:

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The Changing Landscape of Commercial Real Estate

The UCLA Economic Outlook Conference was held on June 12, 2014 and involved university academics and industry leaders speaking about trends that will have an impact on commercial real estate in Los Angeles, as well as around the country and the world. The following are a few of the topics that were discussed:

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Common Mistakes for Real Esate Agents

Here at Commercial Brokers International (CBI), we have a mantra that our agents are constantly reminded of every day.  It is ABC – “Always Be Closing.”  However, this saying works only in theory. In reality, this is not always happening for two reasons.  One, the process of selling real estate is a lengthy one, and includes qualifying, researching, etc.  Two, agents are sometimes not doing enough to close more deals.  The following are three main reasons, according to co-founder of Pono Asset Management, George Pino.

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Common Mistakes for Real Esate Agents

Here at Commercial Brokers International (CBI), we have a mantra that our agents are constantly reminded of every day.  It is ABC – “Always Be Closing.”  However, this saying works only in theory. In reality, this is not always happening for two reasons.  One, the process of selling real estate is a lengthy one, and includes qualifying, researching, etc.  Two, agents are sometimes not doing enough to close more deals.  The following are three main reasons, according to co-founder of Pono Asset Management, George Pino.

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Silicon Valley Goes to the Beach

The Los Angeles tech scene has roared to life in an area dubbed “Silicon Beach,” an area that is home to over 500 tech startup companies.  While these techies were once historically located in Santa Monica and Venice, they are now also rapidly expanding into other areas such as Playa Vista, Marina Del Rey, and even West Los Angeles. 

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Silicon Valley Goes to the Beach

The Los Angeles tech scene has roared to life in an area dubbed “Silicon Beach,” an area that is home to over 500 tech startup companies.  While these techies were once historically located in Santa Monica and Venice, they are now also rapidly expanding into other areas such as Playa Vista, Marina Del Rey, and even West Los Angeles. 

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