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Effective corporate real estate management uses leverage to maximize value.

Case Studies

Spectrum Brands, a $2 billion global consumer maker of batteries, lawn and garden, specialty pet, and shaving and personal grooming products.

Norrell (now Spherion), a $2 Billion recruiting and staffing company that provides temporary, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, and professional and executive recruitment services.

Manheim Auto Auctions, an automotive auction division of Cox Enterprises Inc. Manheim operates 130 auto auction facilities worldwide and is the world’s largest provider of vehicle remarketing services.

HTE, Inc. (a unit of Sungard Data Systems), a developer and marketer of enterprise management, Internet and wireless software for public sector organizations and government entities.

Rayovac Corporation (Spectrum Brands), a global consumer products company with a portfolio of diverse products, including batteries, lawn and garden, specialty pet supplies and shaving and grooming.

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Learn how to determine if a real estate firm is a good fit for your company

Learn how to root out invisible real estate costs lurking in your portfolio.

Smart Words

When renewing your lease, establish a new base year for common area operating expenses (CAM) and real estate tax recoveries.
Save time and money by hiring specialists to periodically audit your leases.
Carefully review the turnover condition of space you are about to occupy (or return to your landlord) to avoid hidden costs and latent problems.
One way to increase operating flexibility and accelerate cost savings is to outsource repetitive tasks.
Which metric best defines the true worth of your leased property?