Office Space Toronto – The Blog

Here goes. My first foray into the world of Blogg. From what I have read your supposed to introduce yourself first and then give a lowdown of what the blog will be about.

Who am I?
My name is Chris Fyvie. I started in real estate right out of university and have focused on office leasing ever since. I specialize in the yonge subway line and downtown from sherboure to dufferin.  I do work with both landlords and tenants and find my job very rewarding. I’m a tech guy and one of those “honest” salesman, if there is such a thing. My clients include many it companies like Mozilla but I’ll work with any person / company I see going places.  I’m building my network for the future, not today.

What this blog is about?
I have started this blog to primarily boost traffic to my website at www.officesearchtoronto.com and to encourage new clients to contact me in their search for office space as a market expert.  I will be including deals of the month, links to what I consider tools the will enhance the industry and big news in from the commercial real estate industry. I may get off topic now and then but I will do my best to keep in industry specific as that’s what you’re here for. (Although the new 3mm thick sony tv is a perfect example of what I consider some pretty cool new tech that I would write about).

Now that’s over with here are the top 5 things I would do when starting my search for office space.

1) Pick a specific area of the city you are interested in.

2) Do some research online to feel out pricing and availabilities

3) While investigating you should introduce yourself to a few agents, get a feel for their style and market knowledge but in the end, pick one agent to work with!  I recommend an agent from a big brokerage like Colliers, CB Richard Ellis or Cushman Wakefield LePage. They will have more info and likely more experience than an agent from say Remax.  Commercial Real Estate and specifically office leasing is a highly specialized industry. Do not go with an agent that does not specialize!

4) Be specific with your requirement and open with your agent on tour. The more they know about you, your business and your requirement the better service you will get.

5) Make sure all your ducks are in line.  Movers, phones, IT, contractors, stationary, lawyers… This is where a good value add agent can really help you out!

Post, call or email me if you have any comments or thoughts!

Chris Fyvie
416-992-9869
chris@officesearchtoronto.com