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 […]
Don’t Become Your Tenant’s Maintenance Department
One of the biggest mistakes I see shopping center owners make? Fixing things that the lease clearly says are the tenant’s responsibility. It might seem easier in the moment to […]
Before You Say Yes to a Rent Cut, Read This
It’s going to happen—your tenant calls and says, “Business is down. I need help.” First reaction? You’re not their partner. But don’t rush to “when are you moving out?”—especially if […]