--- title: TenantBase Blog | Commercial Real Estate description: Commercial Real Estate | TenantBase main blog page --- ![Navy (250)-3](https://blog.tenantbase.com/hubfs/Navy%20(250)-3.png) - [Blog Home](https://blog.tenantbase.com/) - [About](https://www.tenantbase.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.tenantbase.com/contact/) - [Team](https://www.tenantbase.com/team/) - [Press](https://www.tenantbase.com/press/) SIGN IN GET A DEMO     CRE Insights & Resources # The TenantBase Blog Commercial real estate insights, broker spotlights, and market signals — built for tenants and the teams that represent them. [Find your space →](https://www.tenantbase.com/)   Browse [Partner Broker Highlights](https://blog.tenantbase.com/topic/partner-broker-highlight) [Tenant Rep](https://blog.tenantbase.com/topic/tenant-representation) [Office Space](https://blog.tenantbase.com/topic/office-space) [Newsletters](https://blog.tenantbase.com/topic/newsletters) [Market Reports](https://blog.tenantbase.com/topic/market-insight) Commercial Real Estate ### [Why TenantBase? How to Find Commercial Space and the Right Broker — Free](https://blog.tenantbase.com/why-businesses-should-use-tenantbase) TenantBase matches your business with a specialized local tenant rep broker in under 2 minutes at no cost to you. Here's why it works & how to get... TenantBase Team Jun 25, 2026 Commercial Real Estate ### [Should I Renew My Commercial Lease or Relocate?](https://blog.tenantbase.com/should-i-renew-my-commercial-lease-or-relocate) Not sure whether to renew your commercial lease or relocate? Use TenantBase's free 10-question framework to make the right call before your window... TenantBase Team Jun 17, 2026 Commercial Real Estate ### [The Easiest New Way to Find Commercial Office Space — TenantBase AI Chatbot](https://blog.tenantbase.com/the-easiest-new-way-to-find-commercial-office-space-tenantbase-ai-chatbot) TenantBase just launched two new tools — an AI Chatbot and a 2-minute selection quiz — that match your business with a local tenant-rep broker for... TenantBase Team May 14, 2026 Commercial Real Estate ### [Partner Broker Highlight: Frank Marmo](https://blog.tenantbase.com/partner-broker-highlight-frank-marmo-tenant-rep-broker-townline-real-estate-advisors-chicago) Chicago tenant rep broker Frank Marmo shares how 25+ years in CRE, property management, & a generalist approach help businesses find the right space. TenantBase Team Apr 21, 2026 Commercial Real Estate ### [Investor Conviction & Market Momentum](https://blog.tenantbase.com/virginia-beach-cre-market-february-2026) February 2026 CRE market update: 95% of investors plan increased buying activity, $562B projected volume, Fed leadership shift, & Virginia Beach... TenantBase Team Feb 10, 2026 Lease Negotiation ### [Triple Net Lease: The Pros & Cons](https://blog.tenantbase.com/pros-cons-of-a-triple-net-lease) Are you wondering if a Triple Net Lease (NNN) is right for you and your business? Our guide will help you make the right decision. Mike Aug 1, 2022 Office Tips ### [The Entire Commercial Leasing Process Start to Finish](https://blog.tenantbase.com/the-entire-commercial-leasing-process-start-to-finish) Not quite sure how to rent office space? If you’re renting commercial office space for the first time, here’s what you need to know. David O'Rell Jul 7, 2022 Commercial Real Estate ### [How to Maximize Your Online Presence](https://blog.tenantbase.com/how-to-maximize-your-online-presence) Are you positioned to win new business as consumers and companies are making decisions based on online profiles? David O'Rell Jan 25, 2022 Commercial Real Estate ### [What will Brokers Say in the 2021 DNA OF #CRE Survey?](https://blog.tenantbase.com/dna-of-cre) How both brokers and their clients reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in an unprecedented number of employees working remotely and the... David O'Rell Feb 1, 2021 Lease Negotiation ### [7 COVID FAQs with an Experienced Tenant Rep](https://blog.tenantbase.com/7-covid-faqs-with-an-experienced-tenant-rep) The most common commercial real estate questions during COVID-19 answered by experienced tenant rep. Leiah Spanopoulos Oct 22, 2020 Commercial Real Estate ### [TenantBase Announces Launch of Demand-Driven Leasing Platform](https://blog.tenantbase.com/tenantbase-announces-launch-of-demand-driven-leasing-platform) In light of the changing future of real estate TenantBase introduces this demand-driven platform offering leasing professionals online access to... Lindsay Lutz May 29, 2020 Office Tips ### [Finding the Right Creative Office Spaces: in Nashville, Atlanta, LA and Beyond](https://blog.tenantbase.com/finding-the-right-creative-office-spaces-in-nashville-atlanta-la-and-beyond) Here’s a guide to finding and building out a creative office space in the nation’s creative capitals, and across the country. Lindsay Lutz Aug 28, 2019 [1](https://blog.tenantbase.com/topic/commercial-real-estate/page/1) [2](https://blog.tenantbase.com/topic/commercial-real-estate/page/2)   Weekly CRE Insights ### Get notified on new CRE insights Be the first to know about new lease guides, market signals, and broker spotlights — built for tenants and the teams that represent them. Subscribe → Join 10,000+ tenants and brokers. Unsubscribe anytime. ![Spring Wood-1](https://blog.tenantbase.com/hubfs/Spring%20Wood-1.png) TenantBase 2934 Sidco Dr Suite 110 Nashville, TN 37204 © 2026 TenantBase All rights reserved Privacy Policy [Powered by Atlas - a B2B SaaS HubSpot theme](https://www.kalungi.com/atlas-hubspot-theme-for-b2b-saas-software) ## Frequently Asked Questions 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? 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