As an independent company that only represents corporations and not property owners or Landlords, CRA avoids the conflicts of interest attributable to most commercial real estate companies. Our clients trust and depend on us to provide unbiased expertise and consulting services on an as-need basis. These services are especially helpful for our clients that wish to receive a third-party evaluation of specific leases or real estate transactions.
Some of the services that we provide are listed below:
Compile information on properties comparable to the target property
Verify comparable Rental Rates and/or comparable Sales Prices
Assess Market Conditions
Selection of appropriate site (if applicable)
Evaluate and Report Values of Real Estate (if applicable)
Identify any available Economic Incentives (if applicable)
Prepare Letters of Interest for the re-negotiation and/or restructuring of leases
Audit and negotiate annual Operating Expenses pass-throughs.
Provide a win/win negotiation approach where there are benefits to both Tenant and Landlord.
Provide a framework to expedite lease negotiations
Review Lease with client’s Counsel
Negotiation of Legal Points between client’s Counsel and Landlord
Provide Lease Summary for the client’s Lease Database
"For 15 years, the U.S. Chamber has trusted CRA to guide us through various transitions. They’ve been a critical partner in developing the research and information we’ve needed to make effective decisions. In addition to the analytics, CRA has been a tremendous strategic advisor and representative in every engagement. Their intelligence gathering, analytics, experience, and customer service is second to none and we continue to appreciate the relationship we’ve developed with their teams."
U.S. Chamber of Commerce-Managing Director, Small Business & Small Business Nation