Tenant Representation
Tenant-only advisory supporting real estate decisions across the full leasing lifecycle — from planning to long-term occupancy.
What Tenant Representation Includes
- Site selection & market evaluation
- Lease strategy & negotiation
- Space planning & buildout coordination
- Expansion & portfolio planning
- Long-term occupancy strategy
Core Advisory Areas
Site Selection & Market Evaluation
What it means:
We analyze markets, submarkets, zoning, access, demographics, and competition to identify locations that align with your operational and growth objectives.
Why it matters:
Avoids reactive site decisions and misaligned locations that limit performance long-term.
Lease Strategy & Negotiation
What it means:
We develop a negotiation strategy before engaging landlords — covering economics, term structure, concessions, renewal options, and exit flexibility.
Why it matters:
Leases are long-term liabilities. Strategy reduces risk before terms are finalized.
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Buildout & Space Planning Advisory
What it means:
We coordinate real estate decisions with space efficiency, buildout costs, and operational workflows — before design or construction begins.
Why it matters:
Prevents overbuilding, underutilization, and costly post-lease adjustments.
Lease Strategy & Negotiation
What it means:
We develop a negotiation strategy before engaging landlords — covering economics, term structure, concessions, renewal options, and exit flexibility.
Why it matters:
Leases are long-term liabilities. Strategy reduces risk before terms are finalized.
Lease Strategy & Negotiation
What it means:
We develop a negotiation strategy before engaging landlords — covering economics, term structure, concessions, renewal options, and exit flexibility.
Why it matters:
Leases are long-term liabilities. Strategy reduces risk before terms are finalized.
Why This Matters
- Reduced long-term lease risk
Real estate decisions are aligned with business objectives before commitments are made. - Stronger negotiating position
Strategy-driven negotiations improve leverage beyond headline rent. - Better alignment between space and operations
Locations and layouts support workflows, staffing, and patient or customer experience. - Fewer reactive real estate decisions
Planning replaces urgency, reducing costly last-minute choices. - Improved long-term flexibility
Lease structures allow for growth, renewal, or exit as the business evolves.
Who Is It Best For
- Healthcare and dental operators
Practices requiring long-term operational stability and regulatory awareness. - Service-based businesses with physical locations
Operators where space directly impacts revenue and operations. - Multi-location or growing organizations
Businesses planning expansion, relocation, or portfolio optimization. - Tenants negotiating new, renewal, or relocation leases
Organizations facing long-term occupancy decisions with financial impact. - Owner-operators prioritizing control and risk management
Tenants seeking advisory representation, not transactional brokerage.
How We Work
Understand objectives
Evaluate options & risks
Support execution
FAQs about
Tenant Representation
How does tenant representation protect operators leasing space in West Loop?
Tenant representation helps operators negotiate lease terms that reduce risk, control costs, and preserve long-term flexibility in West Loop.
In a landlord-driven market like West Loop, lease terms are typically structured to favor ownership. Tenant representation ensures operators are not negotiating alone against optimized landlord positions.
We advocate exclusively for tenants—negotiating rent, concessions, renewal options, and exit flexibility—while aligning the lease with the operator’s operational and financial goals. This reduces exposure to unfavorable escalations, restrictive clauses, and long-term occupancy risk.
Do you represent landlords as well as tenants?
No. We work exclusively for tenants to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure objective advice.
When should a tenant engage real estate advisory?
Ideally before touring spaces or discussing lease terms.
Early engagement maximizes leverage, options, and long-term alignment.
What does tenant representation include?
Site selection, market analysis, lease negotiations, financial modeling, and long-term occupancy planning.
Do you handle lease negotiations directly?
Yes. We handle lease negotiations directly on your behalf.
We negotiate terms, economics, and key protections with a tenant-first focus—covering rent structure, concessions, TI allowances, renewal options, exit flexibility, and risk exposure. Our role is to ensure the lease supports your long-term operational and financial goals, not just getting a deal done.
When should we engage tenant representation?
Ideally, before you start touring spaces or talking with landlords.
The earlier we’re involved, the more leverage and flexibility you have—whether that’s evaluating markets, shaping lease terms, or avoiding constraints that are hard to unwind later.
That said, we can add value at any stage: renewals, relocations, expansions, or even when you’re already deep in negotiations. Early involvement just means better outcomes.
Is this brokerage or advisory?
Our work is advisory-first.
While we support negotiations and execution, our role is to guide strategy, evaluate risk, and protect tenant interests — not to push transactions
Do you represent landlords or list properties?
No. We do not represent landlords, list properties, or receive incentives tied to landlord outcomes.
This ensures our recommendations are unbiased and tenant-focused.
What does tenant-only representation mean?
Tenant-only representation means we work exclusively for tenants — never for landlords.
Our advice is independent, conflict-free, and aligned solely with your business objectives, risk tolerance, and long-term interests.
