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Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Seattle Housing Authority seeks proposals from qualified firms to assist the agency with leasing and other commercial real estate services on an on-call basis. The RFP is available Word or PDF format (download Adobe Reader).

Scope of work

Leasing agent

The broker will be the leasing agent for commercial and retail spaces in both Seattle Housing Authority-owned buildings and other buildings whose owners have a master lease agreement with the agency. The broker will advise Seattle Housing Authority about market conditions, recommend building improvements that will enhance the marketability of properties, identify prospective tenants and negotiate lease terms.

Relocation services

The broker may assist businesses in Seattle Housing Authority buildings with relocation efforts necessary as a result of redevelopment activity. The broker will locate comparable properties for dislocated businesses and negotiate leases. Relocation assignments may involve coordination with other public agencies.

Consulting

Seattle Housing Authority may request professional real estate analysis and advice on an occasional basis dealing with a variety of topics. Such topics could include, but are not limited to, market forecasts and valuations, analysis of supply and demand factors in sub-markets, strategies to reposition leased properties and other real estate issues.

Examples of typical assignments

Task 1: In consultation with Seattle Housing Authority, formulate a leasing strategy for particular properties. Assess current portfolio, review lease terms, recommend steps owner could take to optimize income.

Task 2: Advise Seattle Housing Authority about layout and amenities of spaces for lease to enhance their marketability.

Task 3: Identify prospective tenants to lease vacant spaces and aggressively market properties to secure quality tenants.

Task 4: Negotiate leases on behalf of Seattle Housing Authority.

Selected firms

CB Richard Ellis

Jim Bowes
1420 5th Ave, Suite 1700. Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-292-1600 • Fax: 206-292-6033
Contract number: 3257 • Date: 12/01/03

Chiles & Company

Paul Chiles
1300 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 206-216-4199 • Fax: 206-270-4991
Contract number: 3501 • Date: 04/29/05

Ewing and Clark

Tom Graff
2110 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-441-7900 • Fax: 206-441-5297
Contract number: 3258 • Date: 11/26/03

GVA Kidder Mathews

Jason Rosauer
601 Union St, Suite 4720, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-296-9600 • Fax: 206-296-9629
Contract number: 3271 • Date: 03/26/04

Pacific Real Estate Partners

Stuart Williams, Principal
1700 7th Ave, Suite 2050, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-971-7000 • Fax: 206-971-7001
Contract number: 3502 • Date: No contract