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The Easiest New Way to Find Commercial Office Space — TenantBase AI Chatbot
TenantBase Team
TenantBase · Product Launch · May 2026
Chat with AI. Click through a quiz. Either way, a local broker who works exclusively for you — in under 2 minutes, free.
Both tools are free. Both take under 2 minutes. Both get a local tenant-rep broker in your corner before you make a single call.
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News from TenantBase
Here at TenantBase, we just launched two new tools to make it easier than ever for tenants to find office space and get expert representation — for free. You can now talk to our new TenantBase AI Chatbot and describe exactly what your business needs, or click through our quick selection quiz and answer a few simple questions. Either way, we connect you with a local tenant-rep broker who is briefed on your requirements before getting in touch. No cold calls. No guesswork. No cost to you.
Why Finding Office Space for Rent Has Always Been Harder Than It Should Be
Most businesses start their commercial office space search the same way — Google, a few listing portals, maybe a call to the number on a "For Lease" sign. What they find are listings that may be months out of date, landlord brokers with no obligation to get them the best deal, and a process that eats weeks before it gets anywhere useful.
The real problem isn't a shortage of listings. It's a shortage of representation. What's actually negotiable in your submarket right now, which landlords are motivated, what a competitive concession package looks like for your size and term — none of that lives on a listing page. It lives with a tenant-rep broker who has closed dozens of deals in your specific market and knows exactly what to ask for.
The landlord's broker is legally obligated to represent the landlord's interests — not yours. Representing both sides of the same transaction creates a dual agency situation where neither party is fully served. A dedicated tenant rep changes that dynamic entirely.
Getting to the right broker fast — without already knowing one — has always been the hard part. That's exactly what these two new tools solve.
Two New Ways to Find Commercial Office Space and Get Expert Representation
We built two tools because different people work differently. Some think better in conversation. Others prefer clicking through clear options. Each takes about 2 minutes and delivers the same outcome: a local broker, matched to your exact market and requirements, ready to work exclusively for you.
New · Recommended
Chat with AI
Describe your office space needs in plain English. The AI asks intelligent follow-ups and builds your broker brief — naturally, in under 2 minutes.
Best for: People who think by talking through requirements rather than selecting from a list.
Start Chatting →
Classic · Step-by-Step
Tenant Profile Builder
Click through a short visual quiz covering location, space type, size, timeline, and budget. Clear options. No jargon. Done in 2 minutes.
Best for: People who prefer structured options over open-ended conversation.
Take the Quiz →
The Tenant Profile Builder: A Smarter Quiz for Finding Office Space
The Tenant Profile Builder is a visual, click-through quiz built for businesses that want a clear, guided way to define what they're looking for. Each question is simple. The options are straightforward. There's no CRE jargon to decode and no form to fill out — just a handful of clicks that produce a summary precise enough for a broker to get to work.
It works whether you're a 4-person startup searching for your first commercial office space near you, or a 200-person company relocating into a market you've never operated in. The quiz builds something a listing platform never could: a profile specific enough that when your matched broker reaches out, you're starting at the part that matters.
Watch: Tenant Profile Builder Walkthrough
How It Works — Start to Match
Step 1
Choose Your Path
AI chat or step-by-step quiz — both on one page. Start wherever feels right.
Step 2
Share Your Requirements
Location, space type, headcount, timeline, budget. Everything your broker needs to get started.
Step 3
Your Broker Reaches Out
A matched local tenant-rep broker gets in touch — with your requirements already in hand — so you start at the part that matters.
The AI Chatbot: Find Office Space by Just Saying What You Need
The AI chatbot is built for the way most people naturally think about a space search — not through a checklist, but through conversation. Type something like "We need space for about 20 people, open floor plan, somewhere near downtown Austin, ready in 90 days" — and the AI takes it from there.
It asks the follow-up questions a great tenant rep would ask. Budget flexibility. Hard move-in dates. Must-haves versus preferences. Whether parking matters more than proximity to transit. It captures the details that will matter in a negotiation, not just the details that fit in a dropdown. The full intake happens in under two minutes.
What sets this apart from typing into a listing site is what happens at the end. The chatbot isn't returning search results. It's building a brief — one that feeds directly into TenantBase's matching engine to find the right broker for your specific market and requirements, not just the right zip code.
Watch: TenantBase AI Chatbot Demo
Both tools feed the same matching engine. Whether you chat or click, what comes out is a broker who has closed deals in your specific submarket — for businesses your size, for spaces like yours — and who reaches out prepared to help.
Why the Right Tenant Rep Broker Matters More Than the Right Listing
A tenant rep broker is a licensed commercial real estate professional who works exclusively on your behalf — not the landlord's. They source both listed and off-market options, create competition between landlords, and negotiate lease terms and concessions on your behalf. In most U.S. commercial transactions, the landlord pays the full brokerage commission at lease signing — including the tenant broker's fee — so dedicated expert representation costs the tenant nothing out of pocket.1
The right broker makes a bigger difference than most tenants expect. It's not just knowing which buildings are available. It's knowing what's actually negotiable in your submarket right now — which landlords are offering free rent periods, what tenant improvement allowances are running for your lease size and term, and how to structure an LOI that creates leverage before a lease is drafted. That knowledge lives with people, not platforms.2
"The cost of not having representation doesn't show up immediately. It shows up in concessions you didn't know to ask for, lease language that costs you at renewal, and build-out gaps you discover after signing. The broker match is free. Those mistakes aren't."
Who These Tools Are Built For
First-Time Tenants
Never signed a commercial lease? The AI or quiz walks you through exactly what to think about — then puts the right expert in your corner from day one.
Growing Businesses
Need more space on a timeline you can't afford to miss — without spending weeks learning a market you don't know.
Companies Approaching Renewal
Want to know if your current terms are competitive — and still have enough runway to negotiate before you're backed into a corner.
Relocating Companies
Moving into a new market with no local contacts, no broker relationships, and a real deadline to hit.
Try It Now — Free for Tenants
Chat with AI or Click Through the Quiz
Two minutes. One match. A local broker prepared with what you need.
What Businesses Like Yours Found on the Other Side
TenantBase holds a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot across 939+ verified reviews. These are from businesses that started exactly where you are.
★★★★★ Featured Review
"When our nonprofit organization searched for a new office/medical space in State College, PA, I turned to TenantBase to find available properties. I was quickly matched with a commercial real estate advisor, Kate Wai, who contacted me to partner on the search. Because of our particular needs and budget, we knew it would be a challenge to find the perfect space, and after seven months of touring properties and negotiating with landlords, I am pleased to say that we signed a lease last month! Thanks to Kate's impressive negotiation skills, the landlord agreed to almost all the terms we requested, which could not have made us happier. Kate worked tirelessly on our behalf, including late hours and weekends, and her knowledge of the Centre County region and expertise were invaluable to us."
Nonprofit Client — State College, PA · Broker: Kate Wai
Verified Trustpilot Review
★★★★★
"Almost immediately I was working with David Sorenson, and he was fantastic. Our firm's office needs were a bit specialized due to our small size and our desired location. David arranged multiple site visits, accompanied me every time, and advocated in support of our firm 100%. He even alerted me to an almost ideal office he wasn't able to broker — proof he was looking out solely for our best interest. In the end, David found me a PERFECT little office and got the leaser to agree to a slightly lower rental amount. I was super impressed!"
Jeff Fitzmayer · Broker: David Sorenson · Aug 2024
Verified Trustpilot Review
★★★★★
"TenantBase is exceptional. They helped us get into exactly the space we wanted, even though it wasn't even listed on the open market. They were there with us every step of the way — tours, negotiations, all the way through to delivery of the keys late on a Friday night. We would not have our dream space if it weren't for these guys. Truly incredible and far beyond any expectations we had going into this process."
Peter Stacho · Dec 2019
Verified Trustpilot Review
★★★★★
"TenantBase made the process of finding our new office space easy and seamless. They were responsive, knowledgeable, and made everything stress-free from start to finish. Highly recommend!"
Shawna · Mar 2025
Read Full Review →★★★★★
"Cavan, Brady & Mike have been so incredible to work with. This platform has transformed our business. Thank you TenantBase!"
Angela Holland · Aug 2024
Read Full Review →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find office space for rent?
The fastest way to find office space for rent is to use TenantBase's AI chatbot or Tenant Profile Builder — both take about 2 minutes and connect your business with a local tenant-rep broker who specializes in your market and space type. The broker reaches out with your requirements in hand, so you skip the cold-search phase and start with someone already in your corner.
What is the difference between the AI chatbot and the Tenant Profile Builder?
The AI chatbot lets you describe your office space needs conversationally — ideal if you prefer talking through requirements. The Tenant Profile Builder uses structured click-through questions for those who prefer selecting from clear options. Both take about 2 minutes and produce the same outcome: a matched local tenant-rep broker who is briefed on your requirements before reaching out.
How is TenantBase different from searching LoopNet or CoStar?
LoopNet and CoStar are listing platforms — they show available space but provide no representation. TenantBase matches businesses with a tenant-rep broker who works exclusively for them, surfacing both listed and off-market options, creating competition between landlords, and negotiating lease terms on the tenant's behalf. The AI chat or quiz is how you get the broker. The broker is how you get the deal.
What is a tenant rep broker and do I need one?
A tenant rep broker is a licensed commercial real estate professional who works exclusively on behalf of the tenant — not the landlord. They source space options, negotiate lease terms and concessions, and manage the full process from search to signature. In most U.S. markets, the landlord pays the broker's commission at lease signing, so there is no direct cost to the tenant.
How much does TenantBase cost for tenants?
TenantBase is free for tenants. In most U.S. commercial real estate transactions, the landlord pays brokerage commissions at lease signing — including the tenant's broker fee. Tenants should confirm local market customs and their specific circumstances with their advisor and legal counsel.
How long does it take to get matched with a broker on TenantBase?
Both the AI chatbot and the Tenant Profile Builder take approximately 2 minutes to complete. Once submitted, TenantBase connects you with a local tenant-rep specialist who will reach out with your requirements already in hand.
Can TenantBase help with a commercial lease renewal, not just new office space?
Yes. Businesses approaching a lease renewal benefit significantly from tenant representation. A matched broker can benchmark your current terms against the market, identify negotiating leverage, and secure better renewal terms or evaluate relocation options — ideally starting 12 to 18 months before the lease expires.
What types of businesses does TenantBase help find office space?
TenantBase works for businesses at any stage: first-time commercial tenants who have never signed a lease, growing companies that need more space fast, businesses approaching lease renewal who want to benchmark their current deal, and companies relocating into a new market with no existing broker relationships.
Get Started — It's Free
Two Minutes. One Match. The Right Broker in Your Corner.
Chat with AI or click through the quiz. Either way, you get a local tenant-rep broker who is briefed on your needs and works exclusively for you.
Try the AI Chat or Profile Builder →Takes 2 minutes · Free for tenants · 4.9★ on Trustpilot · 939+ verified reviews
References
- AQUILA Commercial. How Much Does It Cost to Use a Tenant Representation Broker? January 2026. aquilacommercial.com — Landlords typically pay a total commission of ~6%, with the tenant's broker receiving the majority share. Since this fee is expected by the landlord and not charged to the tenant, there is no financial reason not to use a tenant rep.
- TenantBase. Tenant Representation in 2026: What Every U.S. Business Needs to Know. January 28, 2026. blog.tenantbase.com — Research from CBRE, JLL, and NAIOP consistently shows tenants achieve better outcomes when multiple landlords are evaluated and negotiated in parallel by a dedicated tenant rep.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or real estate advice. Commercial lease transactions are complex and vary by market and circumstance. We strongly recommend consulting a licensed commercial real estate professional and a qualified attorney before executing any lease agreement. Commission structures vary by market; tenants should verify local customs with their advisor and legal counsel.
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