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Real Estate Consulting
Real Estate & Building Industry Management & Technology Consultants
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Real Estate Analysts
Consulting, Market Research, Analysis and Advisory services.
www.Goodkin.com
Real Estate Consulting
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Clarity Media Group
Using media expertise to make you shine in the spotlight and succeed.
claritymediagroup.com
Dyan Dobbyn
Real Estate Management Training and Coaching
www.dyandobbyn.com
consulting
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I.T Consulting & Training
Database Systems & Web Applications Career Change Increase your Salary
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Real Estate Advisors
Financing, Brokerage & Investment Advisory Services
www.arh-ltd.com
A-Z Real Estate Consultants Provider Directory
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WorkSpaces USA
Provider of work space integration consultanting and project management services.
www.access-plus.com
Acquisition Advisors
Services designed for buyers and sellers of businesses located in northeastern Oklahoma with annual revenues exceeding $1 million. Based in Oklahoma.
www.acquisitionadvisors.com
Mark Oliver Homes
Builder and developer of residential and commercial properties, including low-cost housing. Specializes in housing association contracting, project management, finance and refurbishment.
www.affordablehousing.co.uk
Dr. H. Bruce Brummel, P.E.
Real estate/construction consulting especially in construction quality services, Matteson, Illinois.
www.angelfire.com
P&D Enterprises
Planning and development consulting for real estate, land development, home building, civil engineering, urban planning, zoning coordination and representation, custom home building, site investigation and due diligence. Based in Arizona.
members.aol.com
Apcar and Associates
Provider of real estate operations management and consulting services, including contract negotiations.
www.apcar-associates.com
Atlas Systems, Inc.
design, development and manufacture of steel foundation support products and equipment.
www.atlassys.com
Internet Instruction And Real Estate Computer Consulting
Offers Internet instruction programs for real estate brokers, agents and appraisers, mortgage loan officers, title company settlement officers, home builders and land surveyors.
home.att.net
Arizona Land Advisors
Land advisor firm-headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
www.azland.com
Sunregion Associates, Inc.
An economics consulting service for the desert southwest providing surveys and analysis for marketing and site location.
www.azplansite.com
B
Bay Area Economics
Comprehensive real estate economic analysis and urban development services to public, private, non-headquartered in Berkeley,California.
www.bayareaeconomics.com
Basile Baumann Prost Associates,Inc.
An economics and real estate development advisory firm which counsels an array of public and institutional clients-located in Annapolis, Maryland.
www.bbpa.com
BEST Internet Consulting
Providing e-commerce consulting to the real estate and automotive industries.
www.bestinternetconsulting.com
Witting, William C.
Real estate asset & portfolio strategic planning, project planning & management, due diligence.
www.billwitting.com
Blue Chip Asset Management, Inc.
Arizona based firm specializing in transaction real estate.
www.bluechip-az.com
Bohls Interests
A land development enterprise, located in Austin, Texas-focusing on the development of rural properties into residential acreage homesite and lots in the Central Texas area.
www.bohlsinterests.com
Brandow Company
Develops research and strategic analysis for economic development and small business assistance agencies-located in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
www.brandow.com
Building Works
Combined expertise in construction technology and business analysis.
www.buildingworks.com
C
Carter & Burgess
Full-service, multidisciplined consulting firm offering services in planning, engineering, architecture, construction management and related areas.
www.c-b.com
Capstone Commercial
Provider of tenant representation consulting services, including market, site and financial analysis and lease negotiations.
www.capstonecommercial.com
Castle Consulting Home Page/GIS in Real Estate
Helps real estate organizations to optimize their investments in GIS software, data, and custom applications. Based in San Francisco, California.
www.castleconsulting.com
City Research
Research and consulting firm focused on urban economics, real estate markets and finance, urban policy and economics education.
www.cityresearch.com
Consult First
Provider of consulting services to homeowners and building managers.
www.consultfirst.com
Real Estate Consulting
Helps clients reduce and track leased real estate occupancy expenses. Only represents tenants, helping eliminate lease-related billing discrepancies.
crslease.com
D
Danter Company
Provider of feasibility and real estate analyses, specializing in low income housing tax credit, multifamily, condominium, lodging, single family and golf course residential development.
www.danter.com
Development Counsellors International
Economic development consulting.
www.dc-intl.com
E
Sabino Community Development Resources
Community development and affordable housing consulting to developers and financial institutions-headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
home.earthlink.net
EDAW Inc.
Specializes in landscape architecture,urban design and planning.
www.edaw.com
Economic Development Research Group
Provides market/strategy and benefit/cost analysis for transportation, energy and economic development investments.
www.edrgroup.com
eight Inc.
Design firm providing architecture, interior design, exhibition and industrial design services. Offices in San Francisco and Honolulu.
www.eightinc.com
Elgood Mayo Corp.
Design and build specialized construction equipment for underground tunneling and rental of hydraulic jacking equipment.
www.elgoodmayo.com
Economic and Planning Systems
Urban economics consulting firm specializing in real estate feasibility, fiscal analysis-headquartered in Berkeley, California.
www.epsys.com
Kenneth Leventhal Real Estate Group
Advisory services to developers-property owners-builders & lenders.
www.ey.com
F
FPL Advisory Group
Advisory firm that provides corporate and managerial services to the real estate and financial services industries.
www.fplassociates.com
G
Gerding/Edlen Development Company
Commercial real estate consulting & development firm-headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
www.ge-dev.com
Camco Real Estate
An Ohio based real estate consulting firm to organizations with leased properties and institutional investors. Serving clients in 22 States and Canada providing services in: cost control, lease consulting, compliance auditing, portfolio administ...
www.gocamco.com
The Golf Consulting Group
Specializes in valuation, feasibility analyses, due-diligence, and market analyses for proposed and exsisting golf facilities. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
www.golfconsulting.com
GVA Grimley
UK property advisor with offices in London and in the principal industrial and commercial cities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester.
www.gvagrimley.co.uk
H
High-Point Rendal
Management consultants bringing capital management and engineering certainty to the construction industry.
www.highpointrendel.com
Hammer Siler George Associates
An economic development, research and consulting firm which serves a broad range of public and private clients with market, financial, financing, and fiscal impact analysis-located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
www.hsga.com
Hyder Consulting
Global infrastructure consultancy arm providing advisory, management and design services for water, transportation, property and land development and environmental projects.
www.hyder-consulting.com
I
International Development Consultants
Consulting firm providing services on project development, finance, ecommerce, marketing and implementation for transportation, infrastructure, commercial and industrial development projects throughout the world.
www.idcworld.com
IME Group Inc.
Provides resort development consulting services to planned or existing projects worldwide, requiring development expertise or management redirection.
www.imeresortconsulting.com
Real-Estate Investment Opportunities in Hungary-Europe
We sell land, plots for constructing homes, offices, shopping malls, hotels, & more. 7-8% cap rates of Industrial & Commercial Investment portfolios.
www.inversion-hungria.com
Institutional Real Estate
Institutional and private real estate investment media and consulting firm based in Walnut Creek, California.
www.ire-net.com
Integra Realty Resources
A commercial real estate valuation and consulting firm.
www.irr.com
J
JM Zell Partners, Ltd.
Commercial real estate consulting firm, providing investment, relocation and project management outsourcing services.
www.jmzell.com
K
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc
Advisors in real estate, economics, and redevelopment.
www.kmainc.com
L
Lakeshore Planning Group Inc.
Provides land use planning and real estate development expertise, services and advice to both private and public sector.
www.lakeshoreplan.com
Arizona State Land Department
Administers and oversees Arizona State land trusts.
www.land.state.az.us
Lockwood Greene
Global firm providing strategic operations consulting, program management, engineering, architecture, and construction services to manufacturing, process, and institutional clients.
www.lg.com
Lockwood Greene Engineers
Provider of consulting, design and construction services for the manufacturing, processing, power and institutional markets.
www.lg.com
LocationOne
Economic development service of UtiliCorp United/EnergyOne. LocationOne offers a comprehensive range of economic development services by experienced professionals to businesses and communities.
www.locationone.com
The London Group Realty Advisors, Inc.
Development service-asset management-market and feasibility studies; headquartered in San Diego, California.
www.londongroup.com
Real Estate Consultants
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M
MarketQuest
A firm that provides market studies and mapping; headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
www.marketq.com
Melaniphy & Associates, Inc.
Based in Chicago, Illinois. A consulting firm of real estate counselors, site selection specialists, market analysts, retail experts, restaurant consultants and international investment advisors.
www.melaniphy.com
Meyers Group
Provider of real estate and construction reports, including economic data and information.
www.meyersgroup.com
MGR Services, Inc.
A full-service real estate management, leasing, and sales company for raw or improved land; office, industrial or retail buildings; and residential properties.
www.mgrservices.com
Morley Hunter Group, Inc.
Develops, integrates and implements real estate development and public affairs strategies for clients in the real estate and technology industries.
www.mhginc.com
Morley Hunter Group, Inc.
Based in Silicon Valley, California. Develops, integrates and implements real estate development and public affairs strategies for clients in the real estate and technology industries.
www.mhginc.com
Milestone Construction Services, Inc.
Provides construction management, consulting and general contracting services to the commercial, retail and aviation industries.
www.milestoneconstruction.com
The Mumphrey Group, Inc
An organization of professional urban and regional planners, economist, and social scientists offering imaginative approaches for a wide range of project and research requirements.
www.mumphrey.com
N
CSI Consultants, Inc.
Provider of real estate services to corporations, institutions, law firms, real estate companies, governments and large non-profit organizations.
www.npspace.com
P
Perry Group, The
Based in San Francisco, consultants, experts and interim management specializing in the hospitality and hotel and restaurant industry.
www.perrygroup.com
Professional Land Corporation
A licensed California real estate brokerage, specializing in the sale of predeveloped land in the North Los Angeles County & North San Bernardino County Area.
www.proland.com
Paradigm Senior Living
Management marketing services and project feasibility-development assisted living, seniors housing, retirement communities and CCRC industries; headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
www.psliving.com
R
Rainmaker Marketing Corporation
Senior housing, real estate development and business planning; headquartered in Houston, Texas.
www.rainmakermarketing.com
Real Estate Economics
Real estate consulting, feasibility studies and market studies; including a quarterly residential housing report on the California New Home Market.
www.realestateeconomics.com
Real Estate Recruit
National executive search consulting firm specializing in the real estate industry. Offers retained, exclusive and contingency search consulting services providing full-time, contract and consulting employment as well as management consulting s...
www.realestaterecruit.com
RKG Associates, Inc.
A multi-disciplinary economic, planning and real estate consulting firm.
www.rkg1.com
S
Shaw Industrial Property Services
An industrial real estate development and property management firm. Located in Newport Beach, California.
www.shawproperties.com
Siegel Homes
Custom home builder, remodeler, developer and real estate investor.
www.siegelhomes.com
Site Solutions, Inc.
www.site-solutions.com
Summers
Provider of construction and property services to an international client base. Services include quantity surveying, project management and facilities management.
www.summers-consultants.co.uk
T
Tischler & Associates, Inc.
Fiscal, economic, and planning consulting firm focusing on cost of growth studies-headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
www.tischlerassociates.com
U
Urban Analytics, Inc.
Urban planning firm providing urban development advisory services-headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
www.urbananalytics.com
  • Calton, Inc.
  • CHESTERTON INTERNATIONAL PLC
  • Dtz Holdings Plc
  • Grubb & Ellis Company
  • James R. Knowles (holdings) Plc
  • Sanistal A/s
  • Savills Plc
Real Estate Consulting
Real Estate & Building Industry Management & Technology Consultants
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Real Estate Analysts
Consulting, Market Research, Analysis and Advisory services.
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Real Estate Consulting
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Guide to Buying a Building for Your Business

Build equity and avoid rental increases with a property of your own


Buying a commercial building to house your business can be a good investment. Whether you're looking for an office building, a retail property, an industrial facility or a warehouse, buying rather than leasing may be your best move — if you have enough cash. Most sellers require a cash down payment of approximately 20 percent, which can cut into your cash flow. And since terms of most commercial mortgages are 15 years, monthly mortgage payments can be high compared to lease rates.

A purchase can also increase your debt-to-equity ratio, which can reduce your ability to land future loans or lines of credit. Although purchasing property comes with a heft price tag, the benefits often outweigh the costs. Advantages of buying a commercial building include:

  1. Building equity in the property.
  2. Avoiding rental increases.
  3. Managing the property without restrictions.
  4. Taking advantages of tax deductions.
  5. The possibility of an appreciation in value.


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Know what you need Create a list of must-haves for your building as well as a wish-list for things you'd like to have but could live without. Calculate how many square feet you need and determine any special needs, such as plumbing requirements, windows or air conditioning.

I recommend:  Use OfficeFinder.com's office space calculator to determine how much space you'll require.

Find buildings Several Web sites offer national and local search tools for commercial buildings. Many of these services allow you to search by type of building — retail, office, industrial.

I recommend:  With more than 380,000 commercial properties listed for sale or lease, LoopNet.com is the place to turn for commercial real estate. Simply complete a free registration form to become a member and search for properties nationwide. For a modest monthly fee, CoStar Commercial MLS lets you search for office, retail, industrial and more. Cushman & Wakefield also offers an online commercial property search. BizSpace also has listings in 16 markets.

Hire a pro Commercial real estate transactions can be very complex. Your best option is to solicit the services of a real estate professional who specializes in commercial properties.

I recommend:  Most national realty firms, such as ReMax and Prudential, have commercial agents. Coldwell Banker has a special division that offers tools and resources geared to small businesses seeking a commercial building. You can also find a broker in your area by searching Cityfeet's Commercial Broker Directory.

Financing your building Consider getting a pre-approved loan so you'll know exactly how big your budget is. Approach your current business banker first to determine their commercial mortgage loan rates and terms. When you already have a relationship with the bank, you may be able to negotiate more favorable terms.

I recommend:  Fill in an online application at C-Loans.com, which will send you a list of the commercial mortgage lenders with the lowest rates for your loan. At BuyerZone.com, you can receive commercial mortgage loan quotes from major providers.

Get an environmental report If your building, or the surrounding area, has been contaminated by any hazardous materials, you could be required by law to perform very expensive environmental cleanup. Ask the seller for a disclosure statement that reports any known or possible hazards. Obtain at least a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for any building you're considering.

I recommend:  AssessCo.com and ESA1.com conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments nationwide.

Check zoning laws Investigate your local zoning laws to make sure your intended use for the building is allowed. If it isn't, you can try to change the zoning laws or obtain a variance.

I recommend:  Find state, county, municipal and local land use and zoning law sites at MegaLaw.com.

Seal the deal with a contract Any real estate deal should be spelled out in detail in a written contract.

I recommend:  Find sample commercial real estate contracts at BuyIncomeProperties.com.

Get title insurance If you buy a commercial property and a lien shows up later or you discover that someone else had rights to the property, it can lead to financial havoc. Title insurance guarantees that you hold all the legal rights to the building and will allow you to recover any losses you face from such liens.

I recommend:  TitleInsurance.com lets you obtain quotes from up to five title insurance companies.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Perform your due diligence: Give yourself approximately one month to examine all existing documents regarding the building, such as maintenance contracts, title documents and insurance policies.
  • Generate income: A business owner can purchase a building in his or her own name and have the business pay rent to the owner. This generates income for the owner.
  • Sublet: Consider subletting a portion of your building to another business as a way to reduce mortgage costs.
  • Consider all the costs: Beyond the price of the building, you'll also be responsible for broker's fees, moving costs, renovations, repairs, furniture and any other improvements.

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Buying a commercial building to house your business can be a good investment. Whether you're looking for an office building, a retail property, an industrial facility or a warehouse, buying rather than leasing may be your best move — if you have enough cash. Most sellers require a cash down payment of approximately 20 percent, which can cut into your cash flow. And since terms of most commercial mortgages are 15 years, ... Read more
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