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Year in Review: Community Engagement Committee Reflects on 2023

We’ve had a busy year, but it hasn’t all been business. Our Community Engagement Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating the events that support our culture and has also been hard at work. It’s been a year of growth as we’ve coordinated 17 events, from internal events that have brought us together to external activities that support important causes and organizations that lift the Columbus community. As a locally owned and operated firm that has been helping to shape the skyline of Columbus for more than 50 years, we…

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November Closed Transactions

Our brokerage gained momentum in November closing 21 transactions equating to more than 1 million square feet, and of which one-third were million-dollar deals. Ryan McGreevy had the largest deal of the month. He represented the buyer, StarCharge, which purchased 425 and 535 Enterprise Drive in Lewis Center. StarCharge will use the facility to manufacture new energy solutions such as EV charging solutions. The Industrial Property Team of Curt Berlin, SIOR, Matt Osowski, SIOR, and Blake DeCrane partnered with Tim Kilkelly, SIOR of Foundry Commercial Real Estate to represent the…

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A Five Step Guide to the Tenant Buildout Process

Step 1: Narrow Your List To begin, hone in on what your needs are versus your wants for the space and narrow down your search to the top two to three options. Having a short list will help to simplify your ability to compare and contrast your total cost for each space. Step 2: Develop a Space Plan A space plan is a detailed layout or design that shows the contractor how you intend to use your space. The best way to do this is to hire an architect or…

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October Closed Transactions

While volume remained steady with 17 closed transactions for October equating to more than 420,000 square feet, we had an exceptional month in terms of the size and significance of the transactions that were closed. The Sheeran-Semon Team of Dan Sheeran Sr., Dan Sheeran Jr., and Mike Semon had both of the largest transactions of the month with a lease signed by TP Mechanical Contractors at 1675 Watkins Road. TP Mechanical will use the 290,573-square-foot space for fabrication and distribution. Reading Rock signed a lease at 2646 Morse Road. Cincinnati-based…

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Commercial Real Estate 101 

Navigating the Commercial Inspection Process

Commercial inspections may seem like a mundane detail in the process of buying a property, but they are an extremely valuable and important tool in gauging your risk when making a purchase. At first glance, it may seem as if all commercial property inspectors are the same, but we spoke to the experts and discovered that commercial inspections are affected by several factors and criteria that impact the value you receive from them. From how to choose a commercial inspector to what you should expect, this is what you need…

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September Closed Transactions

The pace quickened in September with our brokerage closing 18 transactions totaling more than 107,000 square feet, several of which were million-dollar plus deals. Of those transactions, the team of Matt Gregory, Andy Dutcher, and Philip Bird closed 66% of the month’s transactions spanning retail, industrial and office product. The team also had the largest transaction of the month, with the sale of an industrial listing at 1370 Research Road. The location will house Purdy Company, a distributor of material handling and commercial storage equipment. The 13,281-square-foot building sits on…

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Opportunity Spurs Growth at NAI Ohio Equities

Less than a year after Matt Gregory stepped into the role of Managing Director for NAI Ohio Equities, he is delivering on his commitment to focus on the brokerage’s growth and operational strategies. Gregory says the firm is being intentional with its plans to grow the brokerage and has recently hired five new agents and is launching its pilot of the NAI Ohio Equities Fast Track training program. Chad Boggs, Bastian Gehrer, Andrew Green, Peter Griffith, and Chris Wellington will be the inaugural class in the firm’s formalized training program. Gregory said that…

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August Closed Transactions

Activity dipped slightly in August with our brokerage closing 14 transactions totaling 68,797 square feet. Overall, 57% of the month’s transactions were office sales or leases, beating out industrial and retail transactions. The team of Matt Gregory, Andy Dutcher, and Philip Bird closed six office deals, the largest being 445 Hutchinson Ave., where they represented the tenant. John Mally represented the tenant in signing a retail lease at 2170 Polaris Parkway, which was the largest overall transaction of the month. Mally closed nearly one-third of the month’s transactions. The Industrial…

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Commercial Real Estate 101 

Beyond the Deal: Four Essential Steps Now That You’re Closing on Your Commercial Property

Your offer has been accepted, you’ve completed your due diligence, and you’re closing on your commercial property – so, what’s next? Whether you are a commercial property owner or tenant, there are still more details to attend to. From preparing your space for occupancy to budgeting for long-term capital expenses, these are the must-do’s now that you’re closing. 1. Prepare the Space for Occupancy Now that you’ve found the perfect space for your business, or secured the ideal tenant, it’s time to begin making it your own. You’ll need to…

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July Closed Transactions

July was a strong month for our brokerage with 18 closed transactions totaling 328,288 square feet – six of which were multimillion-dollar transactions. Once again, the Office Brokerage Group of Matt Gregory, SIOR, CCIM, Andy Dutcher, SIOR and Philip Bird, SIOR had the largest transaction of the month with the sale of 400 E. Campus View for $7.5 million. The 12-acre site, which is home to an obsolete one-story office building in the Crosswoods neighborhood of Worthington, was sold to Champion Cos. for redevelopment. Champion Cos. will build 395 units…

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