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What is the current state of commercial property ownership, user potential, performance and values in the Prescott, Arizona area?

Where is the commercial real estate market headed in 2009 and beyond and what should property owners be doing to focus on property performance going forward?

At Arizona Commercial, we believe it is critically important for owners of commercial property within the tri-cites of Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley to consider executing a thorough “Property Performance Analysis” or PPA, based upon changes taking place in the general market but especially with respect to changes taking place in commercial mortgage lending.

The Myth of Immunity

The tri-cities commercial real estate market is not immune from the impact of the economy on property performance in larger metro markets such as Los Angeles and Phoenix.

The local commercial market is directly impacted by the strength of the general ecomomy, unemployment, housing and most importantly, lending.

The decline in residential property values, a slowdown in new construction, the reversal of commercial appreciation rates and unemployment are all contributing to changes in the performance of all segments of the commercial real estate market.

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Property Performance Analysis

Arizona Commercial is currently engaged in conducting “Property Performance Analysis” (PPA) with commercial property owners as a FREE service designed to guage an owner’s financial objectives, the current financial performance of a property and the short and long term financing needs associated with the property.

Because we anticipate new challenges to commercial property performance as a direct result of the general conditions of the economy we think it imperative that owners assess their property performance situation sooner rather than later, and that they develop a sound financial plan going forward.”

Jim Pullaro – Broker, Arizona Commercial

Arizona Commercial’s PPA includes an assessment of and owners’s financial objectives measured against the quality of tenant mix, correct property use, lease performance, operating cost analysis, mortgage situation and estimations of user demand through 2010, with specific recommendations in each category.

Arizona Commercial’s PPA is like a property physical, in a sense. It measures and evaluates the critical components related to the health of a commercial property and sets forth prognosis and treatment before problems begin.

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Refinancing and Replacing

Commercial property owners and investors are keenly aware of the need for quality “R and R” or, refinancing and replacing. These are the two keys to perpetuating long term performance.

Lenders are currently tightening requirement for new commercial loans and refinancing. Qualification requirements are more stringent and under-performing properties or, select segments (property types) within the commercial real estate market are finding it more difficult to secure financing.

A PPA can signal issues an owner may face before they become critical and assist with pre-planning for mortgage refinancing, property replacement or, both.

Commercial real estate investments require monitoring, adjustments and sometime immediate changes in order to keep them performing. A PPA can flag areas where an owner can and should make adjustments in order to keep performance healthy.

Until recently, many properties were performing as a result of a strong demand and easy financing. Therefore, many owners ignored or postponed the need for regular property analysis. In today’s economy there is no guarantee that a property will appreciate or perform without careful “hands-on” attention and management of the components of performance.

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Your may contact any of our Commercial Associates for a confidential Property Performance Analysis or, if you prefer, call Arizona Commercial at 928.776.8460 or use our contact form.

We are knowledgeable on all local market aspects regarding office leasing. We are well versed in office leasing within Prescott, Chino Valley, Prescott Valley and all of Yavapai County.

We are are supported by unique, industry-leading econometric forecasting and market research tools to ensure clients make strategic and informed decisions.

Each year we negotiate many office transactions on behalf of our clients involving. Transactions include new properties, business and office parks, multi-tenant buildings, and mixed-use projects.

Tenants and landlords both benefit from the unmatched experience, local market knowledge, and integrity of our office professionals. Our transaction services are provided to major corporations, developers, entrepreneurs, small and midsized companies, and financial institutions.

Arizona Commercial will assist both landlords and tenants in every aspect of the office relocation process:

• Market research
• Finding area population and growth trends
• In-depth study of availabilities locations and rates
• Targeted marketing to prospective tenants
• Building property reports and scheduling tours
• Economic and Functional Analysis
• Calculate values
• Compare and evaluate proposals and contracts
• Lease negotiations
• Assist with build-out plans
• Assisting in premises inspection

Posted by Bebe Wright, CPM, CCIM

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Arizona Commercial provides a complete spectrum of commercial real estate investment services.

Our client investment services include:

• Market analysis
• Investor representation
• Seller representation
• Valuation
• Strategies for recapitalization
• Portfolio review
• Lease vs. buy vs. build comparisons
• Transaction services including acquisition, disposition, and subleasing options
• Investment analysis
• Market research and analysis
• Commercial property rezoning services

At Arizona Commercial, we are experienced in tenant representation and site selection. We have successfully relocated many companies to appropriate business locations – locations that fit their needs perfectly.

We regularly assist new businesses looking to establish a presence in Northern Arizona. Our clients include a long list of business types including retail, manufacturing, investment, warehousing, and more. We have extensive experience in assisting companies looking to relocate decide whether the best option is to buy, lease or build.

Whether your business requires a small office, major corporate headquarters, retail space or an industrial facility, we have the professionals to make sure you make the right move.

Arizona Commercial will assist you in every aspect of the relocation process:

• Market research
• Finding area population and growth trends
• In-depth study of availabilities locations and rates
• Analysis of site selection
• Building property reports and scheduling tours
• Assist in premises inspection
• Lease and/or purchase negotiations
• Economic & functional analysis
• Calculate values
• Compare and evaluate proposals and contracts
• Provide zoning information and requirements for all jurisdictions in the market area

Arizona Commercial is uniquely qualified to assist your business with the analysis of your anticipated relocation including personnel, business assets and of course location of your business in a new environment.

In additon, Arizona Commercial is prepared to assist you with negotiating your relocation with the city, county and state representatives with an eye on the economics of the transition and the future economic advantages your business must have in order to remain competitive.

Site location, whether ownership or tenancy, is a huge factor in the relocation planning process. In the case of ownership, every effort is put into evaluating all of your business options and the same is true with leasing. Careful consideration must be given to your location and the compliment of transportation, foot traffic, employees, signage, community integration, distribution and much more.

Contact Arizona Commercial by email, our contact form or, if you prefer you may call us at 928.776.8460.

Founded in 1979, Arizona Commercial Real Estate is the largest and most experienced commercial real estate service provider in Northern Arizona.

Our team of Prescott commercial real estate professionals, with over 120 combined years of commercial brokerage experience, apply their knowledge, insight and experience to assist our clients in reaching their real estate goals.

Arizona Commercial offers clients a dynamic array of commercial real estate options. If your real estate needs lie in:

• Investment property
• Office space for lease or sale
• Industrial properties
• Retail space leasing and investment
• Multi-family
• Undeveloped land

We can help.

Based in Prescott, Arizona, we are considered by many to be Northern Arizona’s premier commercial real estate company. We not only market to local investors, tenants and brokers, but we market through a nationwide network of brokerage firms and trade affiliations.

This, in addition to our affiliation and participation in trade conferences and marketing venues, gives our clients’ properties the widest exposure possible

Our Industrial professionals have a deep understanding of current and emerging technologies, production processes and business practices. As a result, our team is able to meet the precise space utilization needs of our clients for manufacturing, assembly, research and development, distribution and warehouse facilities and land assignments.

With a proven track record in successfully marketing client properties for sale, lease or sublease, Arizona Commercial is also particularly well versed at representing companies in relocation and/or expansions.

Prescott Area Manufacturing, Distribution, Land and Other Industrial Real Estate

We offer consulting on land planning, infrastructure design, and marketing of speculative buildings and are also skilled at arranging build-to-suits for industrial facilities, providing site selection options, and handling land acquisitions/ dispositions.

Supported by up-to-date knowledge of local, regional, and national industrial markets, we match the financial, operational and qualitative needs of clients with appropriate real estate opportunities.

Strategic Services and Capabilities:

• Arizona Commercial’s professionals are skilled at representing both tenants and landlords.

Owner Representation Includes:

• Sale/lease of existing facilities
• Sale/leaseback transactions
• Valuation studies
• Property management referral
• Land acquisitions
• Property valuations
• Consulting services

Tenant Representation Includes:

• Current situation and business plan analysis
• Build-to-suit transaction services
• Access to national market data for comparative studies
• Lease versus buy analysis
• Comparative lease analysis
• Land acquisitions
• Comprehensive property availability studies