Silver Linings of a Soft Office Market

Presented by:

Jeffrey S. Weil, MCR.h, CCIM, SIOR
Senior Vice President
COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
925.279.5590

July 25, 2001

                        More office space available for expansion (way more...)

                        Lower Rental Rates

                        Easier to get lease terms negotiated

                        Easier to hire new employees

                        Lower prices and more availability of office furniture, office
                           equipment

                Lower TI costs and easier to get contractor bids

                        Less commute traffic

                        Restaurants not as crowded, way better service

                        More available parking (usually)

                        Landlord courts you even if not 'IBM' credit, although credit still
                           important

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