Use Holiday Pop-Ups to Turn Vacancy Into Opportunity
If you have vacant space heading into the holidays and you know it won’t lease before January, don’t let it sit empty. Use that time to test seasonal pop-ups. I’ve […]
Get Involved in the Community Where Your Center Is
If you own a shopping center but don’t live in that city, you still need to be deeply involved in the local community. Leasing isn’t just about brokers and listing […]
Treat Franchisees Like Mom-and-Pops
One of the biggest mistakes landlords make is assuming a franchise tenant is automatically a strong tenant. If it’s a franchisee opening their first location, they’re essentially a startup—and you […]
Stop Fighting Obstacles, Prospect Around Them
Every shopping center has challenges. Maybe you have an elbow space with no visibility. Maybe a space has limited parking. Maybe prospects think your rent is too high. The mistake […]
Don’t Always Choose the Big Name Tenant
When you’re deciding between two tenants – a well-known franchise and a local operator – it’s easy to assume the bigger brand is the safer bet. But in my experience, […]
How to Interview Third-Party Leasing Brokers
If you’re hiring a third-party leasing broker for your shopping center, don’t just take the first pitch you hear. The right broker can accelerate your leasing velocity—but the wrong one […]
Small Property Details Make a Big Difference
Owning a shopping center isn’t just about leasing space—it’s about managing hundreds of small details that protect your asset and keep tenants happy. Over the years, I’ve learned that simple […]
Your Signs Should Sell the Space
One of the most overlooked value drivers in a shopping center is signage. If your tenants aren’t visible, they’re not getting traffic – and if they’re not getting traffic, they […]
Don’t Rush to Vanilla Shell a Space
When a tenant moves out and leaves a space looking rough, many landlords immediately think: Let’s vanilla shell it. But before you spend thousands fixing up a space, slow down […]
If You Hire Third-Party Brokers, Demand the Right Reports
Hiring a third-party leasing firm doesn’t mean you go hands-off. If you own a shopping center, you still need visibility into what’s happening at your property – and that starts […]