How does TenantBase work?

TenantBase reverses the traditional commercial real estate model. Instead of spending weeks searching listings and contacting landlords, tenants share their requirements — location, size, budget, and timing — and TenantBase matches them with qualified local tenant-rep brokers and relevant market options.

What does a tenant-rep broker actually do?

Tenant-rep brokers provide market expertise, advocate exclusively for tenant interests, and manage the leasing process from start to finish — space selection, negotiations, and concessions — helping reduce risk and improve outcomes at no direct cost to the tenant in most U.S. markets.

What's the difference between a gross lease and a net lease?

In a gross lease, one all-in rent payment covers most building expenses. In a net lease, tenants pay base rent plus some combination of property taxes, insurance, and CAM charges on top. Those pass-throughs can add 30–100% above the face rate, so understanding the structure before you tour is critical.

Who are the Partner Broker Highlights?

Partner Broker Highlights feature trusted tenant-rep brokers in TenantBase's network — their background, market expertise, and approach to representing tenants. It's designed to help businesses find and vet the right local advisor before starting a search.

How does TenantBase help me find the right space for my business?

TenantBase combines technology with local tenant advisors to match searches based on headcount, growth plans, budget, and timing — streamlining discovery and helping teams lease space that fits their operational and financial goals.

Client Spotlight Dallas

Client Spotlight: Burton Photography

Kailey Faber

April 5, 2017

For our latest Client Spotlight we got a chance to connect with Kauwanue Burton of Kauwuane Burton Studios in Dallas, TX.

Kauwuane Burton worked in the financial industry for years. After graduating with his masters in Finance from SMU, he was looking to pursue a new hobby. Photography came naturally to Kauwuane, he started shooting friends and family for special events but this hobby quickly started to grow. In 2009 when the recession hit the financial industry, Mr. Burton saw an opportunity to pursue his passion in photography. Although he enjoys all aspects and subjects in photography, fashion and commercial photography has become his favorite.

We met Kauwuane Burton at a time where his business was growing and he was in dire need of a new studio space. His current space was in a neighborhood that was growing and his building had recently been bought by new owners. When he was made aware of his new lease situation it was clear that it was time to move but he only had a few months to get set up.

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When Kauwuane described the space he was looking for to his TenantBase advisor, Shawn was able to step in and present a previous 4300 SF photography studio that had come open in Dallas’ Warehouse District. “We were looking online and once we connected with Shawn everything started to fall into place.”

Although it was quite a jump in square footage (previous studio was 2800 Sq Ft) the location was perfect and it fit right in with his monthly budget. Another plus was because it was previously a photography studio, there was not much the space needed to fit his needs. As Mr. Burton said “We were able to move in March 1st and start shooting on March 4th!”

“The whole process was so smooth, Shawn helped us with everything from walk through, to negotiations, and even handing over the keys.” What’s different now for Burton Photography Studios? "Clients love the space where we are now and the space allows us to give more amenities and provide more customized services to our clients" said Mr. Burton.

When not shooting at his studio or on location, Kauwuane likes to unwind in the Bishop Arts District, "I love the artsy feel of this neighborhood, it has an Austin, TX vibe to it" and at his favorite lunch spots Crab Shack or The Island Spot.

Be sure to check out his work at http://www.ksbfoto.com/