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Lease Audit

Lease Audit Lease Audit is a broad topic that means different things to different people. In most cases Lease Audit is associated with auditing Operating Expenses (“OE”). OE reconcilliations are an annual ritual in which the Tenant scrutinizes the Landlord’s numbers for variable and reimbursable expenses. This area of Lease Audit is covered in other articles. A […]

Hiring the Right Broker

Hiring the Right Broker Statistics show that more than 90% of all real estate transactions involve one or more brokers. This, of course, excludes Do-It-Yourself apartment leasing, mini-storage rentals and small commercial leases. But, for major transactions, you will want a broker’s help. Brokers know the market, are familiar with pricing, terms and concessions, and […]

Listing Agreements – What you should know before you sign.

Listing Agreements – What you should know before you sign. Listing Agreements are commonly used in real estate. They form a contract between the broker and owner either to sell or lease a property. Their purpose is to spell out the terms and conditions under which both parties agree to abide. The broker agrees to […]