What to Ask at a Commercial Real Estate Showing 👨🚀
Property showings keep brokers busy. Listing and broker websites house a lot of information so properties can be checked out online,...
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Jeff@CEGspaces
Mar 10, 20232 min read
State of Brokerage
This week, I attended MNCAR’s State of Brokerage event with our most recent team member, broker Nicole Langer. First, I want to welcome...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Why It's Important to Use a Broker When Leasing
“I didn’t know I was supposed to use a broker when I leased my first office space,” said a client. We connected because he found himself...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Feb 10, 20233 min read
CEG Delivers 👨🚀🛰️🛰️
Very early Saturday morning, NASA plans to provide live coverage of the docking of the Roscosmos cargo spacecraft as it brings three tons...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Unique Deal Options 👨🚀
In my last blog, “We Buy Buildings, Too!” I mentioned option to buy or contract for deed as a way to get into commercial spaces. Both...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Nov 18, 20223 min read
We Buy Buildings, Too!
At CEG, we know space. We’re not just knowledgeable and approachable – we’re creative, too (#5 may surprise you 😉). And that creativity...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Nov 4, 20222 min read
What's It Really Like? 👨🚀👨🚀👨🚀 (Brokers Know Brokers)
Sometimes people have the perception that we’re adversaries. That’s not my experience, and that surprises some. Here’s my take on what...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Make It Easy 🛰👨🚀 (Transitioning Between Commercial Property Tenants)
As a brokerage, we’ve been busy listing new properties while leasing and closing on others. As landlords and tenants, many are heading...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Sep 9, 20222 min read
Private & Public Commercial Real Estate Deals 👨🚀
I’ve mentioned before that I love to learn new things. I’m drawn to things that are unique – well, at least unique to me. From the types...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jul 22, 20222 min read
Strike When the Iron's Hot (Getting a Commercial Real Estate Deal Done in a Tight Market)
It continues to be a seller’s market. Properties under a million in the Twin Cities are hard to find and when you do, they're going fast....
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jun 24, 20223 min read
It Takes a Team
I was meeting with a client last week who was curious about the CEG team. As the owner, I’m the leader and the face of the brokerage and...
Jeff@CEGspaces
May 13, 20222 min read
Multiple Commercial Real Estate Offers, Right Deal
It’s a seller’s market, especially when it comes to industrial properties. Currently, I’m representing clients that have multiple offers...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Apr 15, 20222 min read
We Know…What?! (CEG Knows Space)
Years ago, a buddy of mine sent me of a photo of an astronaut on the moon, a bottle in hand, kicking back with his feet on a cooler, and...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Those Day-to-Day Costs (Commercial Real Estate Operating Expenses)
A building needs to be maintained, insured, and compliant, and that costs money. Those short-term expenses, like common maintenance fees,...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Feb 18, 20223 min read
Real Talk (Buying or Leasing Commercial Real Estate in a Tight Market)
The market is hot, and properties are moving fast. Although not impossible, finding a building for sale that matches a buyer’s needs is...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Feb 11, 20223 min read
Drive-In Door on the 4th Floor? 🤔 (Repositioning Commercial Properties)
How we shop, where we work, what we value, and what we do during our free time have all come into play over the last two years. These...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jan 28, 20222 min read
Money on My Mind 🎶🎧
When it comes to CRE financing, not all banks are the same. The lender you choose becomes a partner to help reach your goals, so the...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jan 21, 20222 min read
I Quit (Frustrations Looking for the Perfect Industrial Space)
Let’s say, you’re a small industrial business looking for a space. You want a new building with a specific square footage and all the...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jan 7, 20222 min read
Contacting Brokers in 2022’s Fast-Moving Market
We are in some crazy times. Great properties are moving fast, and a successful broker must be a fantastic juggler. Brokers work in a...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Dec 17, 20213 min read
Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
The due diligence period is critical for a successful commercial real estate investment. After signing a purchase or sale contract, it’s...
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