According to a study conducted by CoStar…

the percentage of rentable building area (RBA) in LEED-certified office space grew strongly from 2006 to 2009 in properties 50,000 sq. ft. and greater, and in 2009 nearly 50 percent of the total RBA delivered qualified as LEED-certified.

When compared with other 50,000-sq.-ft buildings LEED office space’s percentage of total absorption has been consistently higher which suggests that they are filling up faster than spaces in non-LEED-certified buildings.

Given the increase in tenants choosing to occupy LEED certified spaces Anthony Guma, a research director for CoStar Group in Washington, D.C., stated that “office investors and developers should take note: Based on recent absorption trends, buildings lacking LEED certification could see occupancies suffer if tenants decide to move on to greener spaces.”

To read more on tenants leaning toward LEED office spaces read the entire article from National Real Estate Investor.

Source:  National Real Estate Investor

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• Check to see if the firm is driven by sound experience and processes, and not solely instinct.  Ask for samples of the deliverables as well as a lease or purchase and sale negotiation checklist.
• If the firm proposes a team structure get the details on each person’s expertise and role.
• Ask how they measure results. What kind of indicators do they use, and what are the most wanted results and critical success factors when working with a client?
• Look for evidence that the brokers appreciate the details.
• Find out their experience in negotiation, what techniques they use and an example of a victory from a challenging deal.
• See if they truly listen to clients by checking to see if they survey them and how often.
• Ask specific questions pertaining to their strengths and training to adequately gauge their experience.
• Be clear on how they get compensated; is it according to commission or performance?

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