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Time frame and tenant representative job description
1. Define basic space requirements:
bulletSize and layout
bulletExpansion and option space
bulletPrice and term
bulletImage and quality
bulletGeographical area
bulletIntangibles and goals

1 day

2. Selection / interview with support team:
bulletSpace Planner
bulletInterior Design (if desired)
bulletAttorney / CPA

1 to 7 days

3. Determine alternatives available:
bulletGeneral market knowledge of "deals" available
bulletSearch of database
bulletVerification of terms and conditions
bulletReview list with client

7 to 14 days

4. Narrow down alternatives:
bulletInspection tours with client of likely alternatives
bulletSelection of 3 - 5 best alternatives
bulletSpace planning of best alternatives
bulletReview and re-draw of space plans
bulletSelection of top 2 - 3 alternatives
bulletRequest for proposals on top alternatives

7 to 14 days

5. Analysis of proposals and alternatives:
bulletFinancial analysis
bulletLayout efficiencies
bulletIntangibles and goal analysis

1 to 7 days

6. Final selection:
bulletChoose top alternative with client
bulletEstablish terms required
bulletPrepare and present counter-offer
bulletApprove, re-negotiate, or select other alternative
bulletReview lease for business points
bulletReview lease for legal points
bulletReview Workletter
bulletRe-negotiate lease terms
bulletSign lease

7 to 30 days

7. Tenant improvement build-out:
bulletMonitor progress
bulletReport progress
bulletFinal walk through check

30 to 120 days

MINIMUM TIME ESTIMATES  
Before Tenant Improvements

24 to 103 days

Including Tenant Improvements

54 to 194 days

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