Seven Tips for a Quick Move

YOU NEED TO MOVE IN 2 WEEKS! Follow the timeline below to have your best chance not to be out on the streets,
or worse yet, to have to bring your co-workers to your house to work out of your kitchen!

1.    Search Actively: Be very proactive with your search for the ideal space. We suggest both searching
and posting your need on Rofo, as well as making calls to your contacts to make sure all potential commercial real estate spaces come to you.

2.    Expand the Search Area: We suggest opening up your search to surrounding neighborhoods to ensure you
find the nicest office. The commercial real estate market is based on timing, you only have available to you
what is on the market at that given time. Give yourself the best opportunity to find deals that are off the
market or are being prepped for listing.

3.    Improvements: While looking for space, focus on spaces that will need the absolute minimal improvements
needed for you to move into. Think about improvements that could be made while you were in the space if necessary.
If new paint and carpet is needed, you may have time as long as you aren’t picky on the type of carpet.

4.    Furniture and Wiring: If you can, locate a space that is both furnished and wired. The lead time for specific
furniture, wiring equipment, and worse yet getting your phone company to turn on your phones and DSL can have a 3 week
lead time. If you find a space that is already wired and furnished, all of these hassles can be avoided. If you can’t,
prearrange your appointment with the phone company with a site to be determined by that date, or better yet give your
current address and change it once you have your new location determined.

5.    Neighborhoods: Focus on neighborhoods that you are familiar with so you don’t need to spend time educating
yourself on the ideal location within a neighborhood. Ask your coworkers about buildings and neighborhoods they might
 know about.

Share your listing ideas with them via Rofo’s Listing email option.

6.    Holdover at Current Location: Beg your current landlord about holding over without bearing the cost of increased
rent. Check your lease for the Holdover Rent clause and negotiate with your landlord to avoid it.

7.    Moving Companies: Find one with one week remaining to your move in date. Use one of Rofo’s recommended
Movers who have specified quick move ability & feel free to use our name.