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Of course, I'm a little bit biased, but I strongly believe that the commercial broker is more important than ever. It's true that the field is leveling out more than ever before. Technology is making information that was once almost impossible to access widely accessible. A different culture is also increasing openness and access. While information and market access are both important parts of what brokers offer their clients, the brokerage community still has some tricks up their sleeves.

Commercial real estate is a game that rewards companies that have strategic visions and that look beyond the near term market and their near-term conditions. In this industry, the right perspective isn't a luxury. It's a bankable commodity that can save you thousands -- or millions of dollars per year. Here are four tips that give you both sides of important issues in leasing and that can help to clarify your vision.

Commercial real estate brokers are typically at the pinnacle of the real estate world. Most are knowledgeable, professional and extremely skilled. They are also typically extremely busy and many speak a language that makes perfect sense to them but can be opaque to an industry outside. As you interview for your next CRE broker, here are five things to look for.

A commercial real estate broker may very well be the most valuable tool available to you in managing your real estate portfolio. Whether you are looking to lease or buy space, brokers help you with every stage of the process. Furthermore, in most cases, their services won't cost you anything.