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I am a commercial lease negotiator who specializes in representing dentists, doctors and other professionals. I have represented every manner of tenant (retail, industrial, office, professional) and only negotiate on behalf of tenants. I can answer questions that deal with commercial landlord/tenant relationships, negotiating factors and strategies, process-oriented questions, and other matters that pertain to commercial landlord and tenant rights and obligations.
Experience in the area
I am a commercial tenant representative, specializing in negotiations on behalf of doctors, dentists, chiropractors, and other professionals. I have been a real estate professional for 10 years and have negotiated over 600 commercial lease transactions or 20,000 lease amendments, almost all representing the tenant.
Education/Credentials
B.Mgmt. (Finance) Real Estate License
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Recent Answers from John Smiley
2009-08-27 Urgent Bosses late rent:
Hi Lisa, The default provisions (the terms which state what a landlord can do to a tenant when rent is not paid) vary from lease to lease. However, most of the thousands I have read say that rent must
2009-08-16 Lease Compensation:
Hi Maria, When I worked as a commercial leasing agent, if the fees were not stated, I always asked the listing agent during the first phone call. There's nothing wrong with asking what the commission
2009-04-23 Including stairwell and elevator in square footage calculations for lease.:
Hi Al, So sorry that it took so long to get to your question. No, it is not fair or usual to include penetrations in the floor plate such as elevators and stairwells into the calculation of rentable
2009-01-13 Space for Dental Office:
Hi Adam, There are a few specialists in leases for medical and dental. I do believe it's important to hire someone experienced and qualified (not in the least part because I was one myself for several
2009-01-09 Management fees in CAM:
Hi James, This is a common problem when there is a change in ownership. Given that it was agreed to in the original lease, you can be subjected to a charge even though the last owner didn't charge
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