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To achieve the lowest rental rate on your expiring lease you need to have as much market knowledge as possible your landlord certainly will. If you’re a tenant looking to renew or relocate, it’s crucial to understand the current market conditions, a landlord’s obligations, and any potential lease restrictions. And that’s only a small fraction of what you need to know. If you’ll take the time to fill out the request form below we’ll gladly send you a customized Client Educational Package based on your specific needs.

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The 5 Step Process

Put the power of market knowledge to work for you and get the best deal. By participating in the Bertolina Five Step Facility Evalution Program you experience the following specific benefits:

Exposure of any deal flaws.
Coordinate efforts of all parties.
Objective, consistent advice throughout the process.
Elimination of tedious groundwork and distractions.
Work directly with Ian Bertolina, the firm principal.

1. Preliminary Analysis

We study your current real estate situation.
Get a specific understanding of your requirements and objectives.
Understand your economic goals.
Define your physical goals, and any special requirements such as amenities, image, parking, etc.

2. Selecting Alternatives

We provide an overview of the market’s current conditions.
A complete survey of all logical alternatives designed specifically to determine the best options for your company.
Tour and inspection of alternatives.
Request proposals from selected alternatives.
Finalists selection.
Preliminary design plans.

3. Evaluation and Comparison

Review construction standards, allowances, quality, building management, etc.
Evaluate lease rates, operating expenses, net present value, etc.
Making a final selection.

4. Negotiations

Review preliminary construction cost estimates.
Negotiate business terms such as rental rates, tax and operating cost escalations, electrical charges, all construction issues, free rent periods, rentable versus usable measurements, subleasing and expansion capabilities, etc.
Review final design plans with you.
Negotiating lease or purchase contract.
Final approval/signing.

5. Construction and Move-In

Review final working drawings with you.
Assistance, if required in ordering systems and supplies.
Completion of construction.
Moving in.
Grand opening.

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I just wanted to thank you for your excellent work related to selling our commercial warehouse and office in Charlotte North Carolina. You generated a great deal of interest i n our property and showed it often during the listing period. You were persistent and tenacious in your effmts as you marketed the property. Another thing I really appreciated was being constantly informed by you of any activity related to the property. You called whenever you showed the property and reported the results. I do not remember one time I called you to ask about the property because you kept me so well informed during the process. Overall we appreciate your hard work and effort i n assisting our family in selling this piece of property. I will highly recommend you to others and should the need arise call you first with any assistance we need

TJ Solomon, IIGeneral PartnerSolomon Enterprises, LLLP

I wanted to thank you again for the very successful and expeditious sale of my client’s commercial property in Charlotte. I had received a referral to you from another broker, and your performance has borne out their recommendation. Throughout the process you were readily available, were helpful and forthright with your marketing and pricing advice, and always stayed in communication with me as to the progress of advertising, inquiries and showings. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone in need of commercial brokerage services in your area. Please feel free to share this letter with others to whom you feel it might be useful.

John C. ThomsonAttorneys at Law

I’ve known Ian for many years and was thrilled with the prospect of selling our multi-building campus through his firm. We listed the property on his website and with his many contacts in the industry, we had interest right away. The negotiation was handled in a quick and professional manner and exceeded my expectations. We had an acceptable offer within the first 30 days that was very close to our asking price and we were able to close the deal without any complications or stress on either the buyer or seller’s side. I would recommend Ian to handle your commercial real estate needs and will use him again if the opportunity arises.

Bruce B.

In the early 80’s the state was buying right of way for theIndependence Expressway, I needed areal-estate agent that I trusted to help locate asuitable property for my business. Iinterviewed several and was impressed with Ian’s professional manor and helpfulattitude. He soon located a number of properties and we settled on the Thrift Road location. The building size was good but it needed to beuplifted for retail. Ian helped with getting anarchitect and building contractor tocustomize the building for our needs. In 2014 at age 74 Idecided it was time to retire. I again called on my friend Ian to list my property for sale. Heonce again guided me through the process. Heresearched the best asking price for the property and soon was showing the property always advising me in advance due to the fact that I wanted tocontinue with my retail business as long aspossible. Early last year we had two good offers within the same week. Wedecided on the best highest offer. Ian then worked with the buyer and his agent andnegotiated a lease back for three months that allowed me tohave a going out of business sale and move the remaining inventory into a warehouse. I would be happy to speak to anyone consideringusing Ian as an agent. I’m sure that you will be happy with his service and will consider him not only as an agent but a trusted friend.

Paul SummerourSummerour Lamps

I wanted to take the time to thank you for the help you provided with the recent sale of 110 114 Knob Hill Road. From the beginning, your experience and expertise helped us every step of the way. With two buildings on the site I know this was not a typical sale. However, even though it was complicated your perseverance made the difference, and in the end the results exceeded my expectations. I also appreciated that you took the time, from the very start, to explain your process and strategy. That really put me at ease from day one. You kept me in the loop as you had potential buyers interested. Based on the results and your hands-on approach, I’ll have no problem referring you in the future for similar services. Thanks again for being a broker I can count on.

Zach BawelPresident/COOJasper Engines & Transmissions

During the time that we worked together, I was very impressed with your command of the Charlotte commercial real estate market. You quickly knew where we would find the best value for our needs, and what to expect once we arrived. The professional rapport that you have developed over the years opened doors, enabling us to schedule efficiently and gaining us priority treatment. Your communication and follow-up was always excellent. Over the years, I have moved a business office three times and you by far have been the most professional and diligent commercial real estate agent that I have worked with. Your long relationship with ASCO, dating from 1995 when you found the Fort Mill location for us, has been advantageous for our company and I have been the most recent beneficiary of your expertise.

James B. HallRegional Sales ManagerASCO Valve, Inc

I wanted to take the time to thank you for the help you provided with the recent sale of 110 114 Knob Hill Road. From the beginning, your experience and expertise helped us every step of the way. With two buildings on the site I know this was not a typical sale. However, even though it was complicated your perseverance made the difference, and in the end the results exceeded my expectations. I also appreciated that you took the time, from the very start, to explain your process and strategy. That really put me at ease from day one. You kept me in the loop as you had potential buyers interested. Based on the results and your hands-on approach, I’ll have no problem referring you in the future for similar services. Thanks again for being a broker I can count on.

Zach BawelPresident/COOJasper Engines & Transmissions