Even if your landlord and his team has completed thousands of commercial leases and you've only worked on a handful, you can walk away from the negotiating table with a great lease -- and a great deal. It doesn't take luck to win at the commercial lease negotiation game. What it does take is skill. Using a few crucial skills to execute a well-planned strategy is what sets pros apart from neophytes.

In order to protect themselves, many corporate tenants use the services of a tenant representative.  A quality tenant representative, or tenant rep, will walk the user through the process and lend his or her expertise in each stage of the transaction – from planning to unpacking.  But finding a good tenant representative can often be a daunting task.  As great a surplus of brokers in the markets, there is difficulty in actually finding one that will consistently put your best interests first.  Here a few things to keep an eye out for when looking to add a broker to your corporate real estate team:

One important skill corporate real estate tenants need to have is to be able to negotiate effectively. This can save you time, money and ensure you receive the best space for your business. Here are some tips to help you negotiate effectively.