business space for rent in Overland Park

4 Tips for Growing Businesses in Kansas City Office Space: Part II

Moving your small business from a home office to a professional office space is a big step, requiring careful research and consideration. Once you have assessed your budget and considered whether or not you want a serviced office space, there are a few more steps you might undertake to ensure a smooth transition:

Choose a location. This will take some research. You will want to make sure that your new presence is felt, but you should also still be on the radar of your target clients and customers. If you are in retail, you might want to have a store concept or design ready to pitch to potential landlords who are looking for certain kinds of tenants.
Update Paperwork. An important step in relocating to a new state, city, or county is updating important business regulatory paperwork. For instance, you will need to update with the local government both your “Doing Business As” name filing and your business permits and licenses. You will also need to make sure you understand any new tax requirements, and if you move states, you will need to let your previous state know about the move.

Moving your business to the next phase of its growth can be a tricky path to navigate, but a little research and an awareness of some of the issues you will have to take care of goes a long way!

If you are looking for business space for rent in Overland Park, give a commercial real estate broker in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100!

Questions for Leasing Industrial Overland Park Office Space

If you are looking into industrial commercial leases, here are a few questions you might want to ask to understand what you are getting into:

What is the base rent for the usable square footage? Many commercial leases spell out a base rent, which is the cost of the actual square footage of the office space. But your monthly rent could be increased by the addition of CAM fees and “loads.”
Are the lease terms negotiable? Some examples of negotiable terms could include the base rent, security deposits, free rent, lease length, annual rate of increase in rent and fees, and how frequently you will have to pay fees.
Are there added costs besides rent? If there are any property fees, special taxes, load fees, CAM or other fees, get them in writing. Be sure that your lease clearly identifies each fee, the amount of the fee, and how often you have to pay it.
What will your costs be in the future? How much can rent or other fees be increased each year? What is the maximum amount or percentage these costs can be raised annually? Beware of low percentage caps on load fees with hidden rent increases.
What does your rent cover? Make sure you know what taxes, services, and utilities are covered by your rent, versus what you have to pay yourself.

Be sure to ask yourself these questions as you look into industrial commercial spaces!

Looking for business space for rent in Overland Park? Give a commercial real estate broker in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100 to find out about our available spaces!

Dare to Dream Benefit Golf Tournament Near Southcreek Office Park

Good golf weather is right around the corner, so kick off your spring golfing by signing up for the Dare to Dream Benefit Golf Tournament to raise money for Special Olympics! Special Olympics provides year round atheltic training and competition for children and adults with mental or developmental disabilities, and there are over 16,713 athletes in the state of Missouri alone. The money raised from this year’s benefit will specifically fund a scholarship that will allow Special Olympics Missouri Atheltes from around the state to attend a week long Athletes’ Sports Camp this summer in Mexico, MO. Here is some more information about this upcoming event:

Date: May 4th

Time:
Registration begins at 7:00 am
Shotgun start at 8:00 am

Location: Swope Memorial Golf Course (6900 Swope Memorial Drive)

Individual Player Fee: $100

To Register: Visit the website or call 913-789-0353 for a registration form. Space is limited so register soon!

Contact Information:
Laurie Shadoan
913-798-0353
shadoan@somo.org

This event welcomes all players from beginners to experienced golfers. Sign up for the tournament soon to enjoy some spring weather and contribute to a good cause!

Looking for business space for rent in Overland Park? Give a commercial real estate broker in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100 today to learn about all of our available spaces!

Checklist of Conditions for Your Office Rental Space in Kansas City Lease: Part III

Have you done a walk-through? Talked to your landlord about any repairs that need to be made? Read over the lease? You are almost there! It could not hurt to read the lease carefully again—this time with a checklist in mind to make sure that the lease covers anything you might have concerns about. Here are a few final things to make sure your lease addresses:

What are the terms of renewal? What will your rent increase be if you renew, and will you be required to sign a new lease after a certain amount of time? Usually landlords make the renewal term the same amount of time as the original lease (i.e. a two-year lease would mean a two-year renewal option).
Specifically state in the lease any work you plan on doing to repair or improve the property. Some landlords might give you credit for the work you do, but they will want to approve it first. Other might not allow you to do anything unless you use their contractors.
Look closely at anything the landlord has promised to do or not do. You do not want to leave things at an “oral” agreement, because proving these terms were agreed upon can be extremely difficult, so be sure these terms are written into the lease.
Any other specific terms you have asked to be a part of the lease.

If any of these items are not included in the lease, request that they are written into the lease before you sign it, and make sure that you fully understand all of the terms of the lease!

Give one of Southcreek’s commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100 to learn more about our available business space for rent in Overland Park!

10 Things To Do Before Signing a Small Office Lease in Kansas City: Part I

You have found the perfect office space, negotiated your rent, and now you are getting ready to sign the dotted line…before you do, here are some things you should double check:

1.   Read the lease. Though it may be long and not the most exciting reading, you need to know what is in your lease. Check terms, important dates, anything rent-related, your obligations, your landlord’s obligations, special terms, and termination clauses. You want to know exactly what you getting yourself into.
2.   Continue negotiations. Even though you have been given the lease, some of the terms might still be negotiable. While reading your lease, take note of provisions you aren’t thrilled with and talk about with them with your landlord—you might be surprised at what you can still change.
3.   Figure out your business’s legal structure before signing. Make sure that protective corporate shell is in place before finalizing your lease. Be sure that your filed Articles of Incorporation or Organization (sometimes called Certificates) have been returned from the Secretary of State.
4.   Understand the leasing terminology. Know terms like “Common Area Maintenance” (CAM) and how they will affect your business and rent rate.

See future posts for more items to double-check before finalizing a lease for your office space in Overland Park, KS!

Want to learn more about Southcreek’s business space for rent in Overland Park? Give us a call at 913-685-4100!

Environmental Site Assessments and Commercial Office Rental in Kansas City

Renting an office space for your business can involve some research and legwork to determine if the real estate you are considering is right for your business. Not only do you consider your business’s specific needs, but you also want to look at more general factors, such as the environment of the site itself. Here are a few questions and answers about this aspect of commercial property rental:

What exactly is an environmental site assessment? An environmental site assessment checks to determine whether real estate property is contaminated by any hazardous waste materials. There are two different types of environmental site assessments, one more rigorous than the other. A Phase I assessment involves simply a review of certain records and an inspection of the location, but no drilling, boring, or testing of land and water samples. However, a Phase II assessment does include more intense measures such as drilling and testing and can cost a lot more.
Do I need an environmental site assessment before I purchase commercial property? Sometimes lenders require an assessment, and often it makes sense to get one in instances where you business deals in manufacturing or if you are purchasing a service station. If these situations don’t apply to your case, it can be tempting not to get an assessment, but skipping this step could be a big liability to you if an environmental problem arises during your lease, even if the problem was not directly your fault.

Want to learn more about the location of our business space for rent in Overland Park? Give one of our commercial realtors in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100!

Great Midwest Balloon Fest Near Southcreek Office Park

Summer might be ending soon, but that does not mean the exciting summer activities are slowing down. Check out the US Bank Great Midwest Balloon Fest from August 10-12 2012. The event is perfect for kids of all ages, featuring a dazzling display of over 50 Special Shape balloons and corporate balloons. The festival will take place at the Great Mall of the Great Plains in Olathe, Kansas. Here are some of the featured balloon activities for this year:

Balloon Glows – Weather permitting, the giant Special Shape balloons will be inflated on the balloon field starting at 7:15 pm on both Friday and Saturday. 30 minutes later, guests will be treated to the Military Color Guard and National Anthem, followed by the inflation of all the rest of the hot air balloons. They will fire up their propane and be glowing in the twilight for you to enjoy and photograph!
Balloon Competitions – The Hot Air Balloon Competitions will take place at sunrise on both Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. 50 hot air balloon pilots from all over the country will launch their balloons and fly them into the balloon field from a couple miles away.
Tethered Balloon Rides and Hot Air Balloon Rides – You can either take a tethered balloon ride for $5 a person from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, or take a full 50 minute ride with an experienced pilot.

Take your kids and enjoy this unique summer event!

The area surrounding Southcreek Overland Park offers many fun and family-friendly events. For more information on business space for rent in Overland Park, give us a call at 913-685-4100!

South Creek Overland Park Building III

If you are looking for commercial space for lease in Kansas City, check out Southcreek Office Park’s many available spaces in Building III! Here are some details on the building:

Address: 12920 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, Kan. 66213
Total Square Footage: 37,097 sq. ft.
Number of Floors: 5
Year Built: 1995

Space Available:

The 1,536 sq. ft. space with five offices and a reception area is a good option for small or start-up businesses in the Kansas City area.
Another suite offers 1,151 sq. ft. on the first floor of Southcreek III, broken down into two offices, a break area, and a reception area.
1176 sq. ft. of space is also available on the first floor with two offices, a conference room, a break area, and another room.
A large space of 12,830 sq. ft. includes a PC lab, a health room, and tons of open office area for you to arrange however you like.
The 3,643 sq. ft. suite available on the first floor is unique because in addition to a reception area, a store room, and seven offices, this space offers a store-front for businesses that need retail space.

The benefits of this building as a whole include its campus-like feel, its many windows that let in natural light, and the fact that the building signage is negotiable. To learn more about this business space for rent in Overland Park, as well as our many other available spaces, give one of our brokers a call at 913-285-4100!

Commercial Realty in Overland Park

If you are looking for business space for rent in Overland Park, Southcreek Office Park has space available in June 2012 to meet your office rental needs! We are offering a first floor suite with 13,338 square feet of space in our Southcreek Building VII at 7415 W. 130th St., Overland Park, Kansas. This three-story office building was built in 1998. It has three floors and 53,445 square feet and is the perfect leasing option for businesses looking for office space in southern Johnson County. To find out more about the many resources you will have access to in this area, visit our website for a description of the many services and amenities in the Johnson county area.

The suite space features nineteen small offices of varying sizes, six large open office spaces, a conference area, a server/data room, a server/telecom room, a reception area, an equipment room, storage, and a break area with space for coat storage; and of course our experienced staff can help you identify your needs and find or reconfigure a space to meet those needs. The suite is a great location with an abundance of glass for a bright, sunny office space!

To learn more about this available space, take a tour, or find out how else we can meet your business office rental needs, feel free to contact one of our commercial real estate brokers in Kansas City, or visit our website:

Brokers: Elaine Sight and Kathy Woodward, SIOR
DDI COMMERCIAL, INC.
7200 West 132nd Street
Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66213
P: 913.685.4100
F: 913.685.1232
Elaine@DDIRealty.com
KathyW@DDIRealty.com
DDICommercial@DDIRealty.com
www.SouthcreekOfficePark.com

Let us know how we can help you find what you are looking for!