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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-04 | Mary Lou Box | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mr. Avancena was extremely thoughtful and obviously took this serious, I guess I was surprised at the detail he went into. I was not expecting a lot of time on this from a busy person however, I was very impressed at not only his knowledge but his kindness in helping me sort my thoughts out and possibly pursue a legal recourse to hopefully re-coup some of the money if not all the money that was literaly taken from me by a less than honest landlord. I have learned a very good lesson, most small business people do not have the resources to hire theright type of lawyer to examine a lease. I now understand I was penny wise and dollar foolish. I can only hope others can learn from my unwarranted trust in my landlord. Thank you Jim I will be following up and I am doing my homework Bless you Mary |
| 2009-11-02 | Deb | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you very mcuh. this is most helpful. Sincerely, Debora |
| 2009-10-29 | alicia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great advice. Thanks so much for your help. |
| 2009-10-19 | Tom kumar | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear Jim, Thank you for your detailed explanation. I do recognize you are not an attorney, as such, I take your response as information ONLY. Just FYI, two lawsuits I found that supports my assertions that my 16 months of stay constituted a lease renewal. The cases are; McCue v. Collins 208 S. W. 2d 652, 655, (Tex. Civil app.) and Burke V. Shafer 189 S.W.2d 444, 447 (Tex. Civil app.) Thx! Tom (from Texas) |
| 2009-10-14 | anna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I appreciate your input so much.I'll get a real estate attorney. |
| 2009-08-13 | Adam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. It has been a tremendous help. I appreciate the the effort you expended and the guidance you have provided. I will definetly push for more precise terms before electing to move forward, if they are to arrogant to provide that then I will walk away. Thanks a million! Adam |
| 2009-08-07 | Rachael | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | As helpful as could be with a tricky question. Thanks! |
| 2009-08-04 | Brian | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-21 | Bonita | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for the information. Very timely. |
| 2009-05-16 | J Rod | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very respectful, deftly knowledgeable, and has a sincere interest in every question asked. |
| 2009-05-16 | Sharon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear Jim: Thank-you for prompt reply to my question. After reading several of the answers you have given others I am impressed not only with answer you gave my but the generous competent sharing of knowledge with others. |
| 2009-05-15 | J Rod | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-06 | Duane | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the help, Jim. |
| 2009-04-08 | Mary Bagatelos | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks again, Jim - all great info. I'll let you know how it turns out. |
| 2009-04-08 | Mary Bagatelos | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Jim's answer was greatly reassuring to me. He confirmed my concerns and gave me specific pointers on how to follow up on my issue. As he so rightly commented, one or two wrong decisions can be quite damaging, particularly in relation to our economy now. You definitely want someone knowledgeable in your corner. THANKS, JIM! |
| 2009-04-06 | Marcia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Jim!! I can only imagine how full your days are, and I appreciate you offering to lend your experience and knowledge to provide some prudent perspective for thoughtful consideration. Warm Regards, Marcia |
| 2009-04-02 | Ann | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you this will do |
| 2009-03-06 | Luis | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very clear and to the point answer |
| 2009-02-24 | ABOF | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Jim, Thanks so much for this quick informative feedback. I am more understanding of both sides on this issue. This helps me a lot. I will certainly make note of these points during my negotiations. Regards, ABOF |
| 2009-02-20 | Ed | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your response. Very good advice! Ed |
| 2009-02-18 | Anthony | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Jim, that's what I was afraid of. I appreciate your time and effort in this, it definitely helped clarify some things for me. Thanks again, Anthony |
| 2009-02-16 | Rivka | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-02-11 | Kate | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great advice and very prompt reply! Thank you so much for your giving your time. Best, Kate |
| 2009-02-10 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much Jim. DK |
| 2009-01-26 | Myra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the help, and for the validation! I really appreciate it. |
| 2008-11-21 | Clint | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You Jim! Your response and advice was very helpful for me as I renegotiate this lease. |
| 2008-11-19 | Dave | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-11-10 | Joni | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-10-24 | Leo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-10-06 | Michaele Krushel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Of course not the answer I wanted. But thank you for your timely reply. |
Answers by Expert:
Jim Avancena
Expertise
I am best qualified to answer any questions that involve commercial leases, the complexities and inter-relationships of the myriad provisions that a lease may contain, and explain how they commonly effect a landlord or tenant in their day-to-day business operation. I can explain most matters that will come up during of the full lease cycle from standard industry practices regarding the lease acquistion process, concerns related to remodeling/improving the leased premises, moving-in, subletting or assigning the leased space, and a long list of other problems that may come up during the lease term. I have practical experience with most property management issues and resolving landlord and tenant disputes. Note that I am not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice.
Experience
Twenty-eight years active experience in the commercial real estate industry as a licensed real estate broker in the Washington DC Metro area(DC, Northern Virginia & Maryland). I have been admitted (approved) by the Maryland and DC courts to testify as an expert witness on the subjects of Commercial Leasing and Property Management in the area of standard industry practices. I have had a business for the last 14 years advising virtually every form of business entity from large national corporations to the smallest ma & pa new businesses regarding a wide range of commercial real estate matters in addition to property management and commercial leasing.
Organizations
Currently my three children keep me so busy that it is difficult to find time to participate in organizations.
Publications
I publish a local commercial real estate newsletter titled: "Tenants First". My firm was the subject of a high profile Washington Post business section cover page (2.25 page)feature story on January 13, 1993; "Overcharging Overhead".
Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science from Memphis University, and five years of study in the real estate development summer program at MIT. I was certified as a commercial property manager (CPM-IREM), and currently hold a brokers license licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Awards and Honors
Routine, the same plaques and honors that most others in my industry have earned, none that are significant.
Past/Present Clients
Past clients include: The World Bank, George Washington University, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, US Department of Commerce, The American Benefits Council, K-Mart Development, many law firms, a national union, other major organizations, and many, many small business firms and retail operators that I am most honored to serve. I estimate more than 1,500 firms/organizations.
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