I just acquired an 8000 sqft office building that's about 70% empty due to mismanagement (really, complete lack of management). I've got about 3 1700 sqft offices and 5 150 sqft offices. I need to fill it up fast and that means serious marketing.
So I thought why not just make this a comprehensive thread on all the methods you've used to successfully market office space.
Here's what I'm doing so far:
- 4 x 4 Skid sign out front (Just went out yesterday)
- 4 x 18 Banner "Office Space - Free Rent" (In the mail)
- Craigslist (I've gotten a lot of leads, but exclusively for 150-300 SQFT)
- Loopnet (got nothing at all here)
This thread is one we can build on. It adds a few good ideas:
- Compile of list of suitable businesses in slightly dumpier or more expensive buildings, research them, and call them and try to convince them to lease from you.
- Direct mail to suitable businesses nearby
- See if your area requires a public notice for fictitious business names and mail the owner address
Can you guys come up with anything else? Please, only things that actually have worked for you or someone you trust, not things that you think might theoretically work!
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