Driven and results-focused Commercial Real Estate Associate with expertise in managing tenant lease negotiations in both retail and office.
- Managing lease renewal negotiations for retail tenants across 1.4 million square feet of retail properties across Colorado, Illinois, and Virginia.
- Negotiate lease renewal terms, including rent adjustments, lease durations, and all monetary and non monetary improvements to optimize renewal outcomes.
- Present deals in the real estate committee for stake holder approval.
- Balancing the needs of both tenant and landlord in an attempt to maximize the financial performance of the asset.
- Collaborating with asset management to ensure execution with the asset's overall business plan.
- Coordinate lease assignments and conducting tenant financial assessments, including credit and background checks, on prospective assignees.
- Keep up-to-date on retail market trends and competitor activity to accurately forecast and budget for renewal expectations.
- Review lease renewal agreements, ensuring all terms are clearly outlined and compliant with legal standards.
- Ensure proper documentation of all leasing activities, amendments, and contract renewals.
- Identify tenants for available retail vacancies by networking, cold calling, and building relationships with retailers expanding or relocating.
- Attending local and national conferences (ICSC) to build network and grow company pipeline
- Implementing marketing strategies to promote retail vacancies and procure tenants.
- Negotiate lease agreements on behalf of the landlord, ensuring alignment with their financial objectives and long-term property strategy.
- Maintained efficient office operations by handling errands and administrative functions.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Developed and deployed marketing collateral to promote properties via the MLS, Loopnet, Costar, Crexi, etc.
- Developed and maintained list of available properties suited to different needs and budgets for commercial properties.