The key to getting the best deal at the right location is to define and understand your needs and wants at the outset. Discussing these details with key employees, a real estate professional and your space planner will ensure that your needs get met.
Here are a variety of issues that should be considered prior to commencing the office location decision process:
- Features Site Accessibility
- Best 3 Features of Current Space
- Most Important Features
- Freeway Access
- Public Transportation Timing
- Layout Type
- Occupancy Date
- Time Line for Process
- Offices vs. Open Work Areas
- Location
- Employees Geographic Location
- Access
- Sizes of Offices & Work Areas
- Windows
- Special Needs
- Budget / Cost Lease Options
- Budget & Cost
- Expansion Extension
- Termination Contraction
- First Right of Refusal on
- Adjoining Space
- Reception Area Security
- Seating Upgrades
- Neighborhood
- Work Areas Amenities
- Sizes
- Equipment
- Special Electrical Needs
- Rest Rooms
- Lease Length
- Parking Lease Length
- Extension Options
- Cost
- Growth Projections
- 3 years
- 5 years
- 10 years
- Elevators
- HVAC
- 24 Hour Security
- General Feel Identity
- Spacious or Efficient
- Lighting
- Quality
- Signage Visibility
- Conference Rooms
- Type of Building
- Location in Building
- Location on Floor
- View
- Building & Floor Size
- Quality of Improvements
- Coffee Bars
