In our segment “If I Were the Owner,” Broker, Justin White looks at a building chosen at random and makes some recommendations that might make owning or selling this building better.
The big private office is extinct so if I were the owner of this property, I would leverage what I do have to provide for current demand.
The most likely user for this property is a family owned business or small business with a hands-on CEO. Back in the day, corporate presidents demanded square footage to house their collection of Indian artifacts, big executive leather chairs, and their small round table to address critical matters. Flanking the President’s office, a series of private offices for executives and veteran support personnel.
Today, most of that space is used to encourage and facilitate communication. Private workspace is now at a minimum. Office property owners can effectively transition their space into “communication venues,” taking away and downsizing almost all of the “private” space in an office and creating a gathering place where teams communicate and business gets done.
Communication spaces provide more value and bring teams together.
As the main place, communication areas can change how your sales team interacts with clients and allow your clients to see all parts of your organization. Supporting teams can engage with clients and participate in the sales process. Creating a “home field” advantage in your space, will further engage your client’s senses and increase sales.
A space that facilitates team interaction increases communication and makes clients feel like family can absolutely transform and create value for this property!