31 Dec How competitive is commercial real estate?
Selling commercial real estate may be a competitive and possibly stressful job, however you do not need to be aggressive or cutthroat in your business practices to do very well in the industry. If you are able to convert leads and continually bring in a new string of business, even in market turns, you will have a competitive edge over...
27 Dec What Type of Commercial Property Has the Best Returns?
Commercial real estate is broken down into four major categories: Office Retail Multi-family Industrial But within these four major categories there is a lot of variety. For instance, a retail space could be a small strip mall, a single building, or a full-sized mall. A multi-family property can range from a building that contains four apartments or 100 apartments to a...
24 Dec Top 5 Commercial Real Estate Owner Mistakes of 2019
This is Mathew Laborde, CCIM, coming to you on Christmas Eve from Elifin Realty. So far in 2019, I've done a total of 84 transactions. In those 84 transactions, I've seen a lot of good and a lot of bad. Here's my list of the top 5 mistakes that I've seen commercial real estate property owners make in 2019, that...
23 Dec How Do I Choose the Right Commercial Real Estate Broker?
When you’re ready to list your commercial real estate, whether it’s an investment property or a brick and mortar storefront you used for your business, one question looms large: How do I choose the right commercial real estate broker? There are a few things to take into consideration, including the size of the brokerage, their location, and whether or not you connect...
20 Dec What Is a Good Percentage Return on Commercial Property in Baton Rouge?
The return on commercial investment property in Baton Rouge can vary, and your goals determine whether or not the percentage return is good or not. Many people who own investment properties are using their returns as retirement income, supplemental or otherwise. For these people, a more secure deal is desirable over a high risk deal where they may lose some money....
19 Dec What is considered commercial real estate?
While it is indeed a broad term, to put it simply, commercial real estate is every single property short of a single-family residential home. If it's not a single-family detached residential home, condo, or town-home — you can place a safe bet on the fact that it's commercial. In comparison to residential, commercial real-estate is also often considerably larger spaces than...
18 Dec How do I find the value of a commercial property?
Finding the value of a commercial property can be exceptionally trickier than that of a residential. The reason for this is because you're usually provided with a long list of comparable residential properties that have already sold. So, when you're in a subdivision, you may be in one house out of a hundred or even several hundred that can be...
17 Dec As a landlord, what concessions should I NEVER make when signing an office lease?
Never is a very strong word, a word that is personally out of my lexicon, and that holds true here. There’s not really any certain thing that you should NEVER do as a landlord. Since each landlord’s situation varies widely, from your situation with your building to your particular tenants, it really depends on your goals and what the business...
16 Dec How Do I Get into Commercial Real Estate?
Getting into commercial real estate requires a level of dedication and commitment all its own. Because of this, it’s important that you take some time to assess why you really want to be in commercial real estate and how badly you want to make it a reality. The first step to getting into commercial real estate is to make the decision...
13 Dec Is commercial real estate a good career?
Commercial real estate is an exciting and rewarding career, allowing infinite earning potential and flexibility for agents. As a commercial real estate agent, you will be your own boss, and have the ability and freedom to work your business around personal and family obligations. You can choose a specialty “niche” area, and work to become an expert in that field...
