Acquisitions/Dispositions & Leasing
Acquistions & Dispositions
We integrate our high level of market knowledge, research of comparable properties, and demographic reports with financial modeling to provide marketing strategies specifically to maximize the value at the time of purchase or sale.
Leasing
We evaluate the market research, uncover leasing trends, and provide strategy for tenants who want to lease space and investors who own properties. With our many years of experience, we can offer an in-depth analysis for the best use of the space based upon the competition and an evaluation of cost vs. benefit for owners and tenants.
We provide:
- Opinion of Value
- Comprehensive Market Survey
- Property Tour Coordination
- Own vs. Lease Analysis
- Market Valuation
- Coordination of Due Diligence
- Experience with Environmental Challenges
- Provide Financing Alternatives
- Negotiating Sale Terms and Purchase Agreements
- Evaluation of Proposals
For property investors, our goal is to create value for you. We work collaboratively with you to:
- Understand and identify your business and ownership goals
- Share our knowledge of market trends including current lease rates
- Manage and lease the property
- Offer short- and long-term leasing solutions
- Market to and target good fit potential tenants
For tenants, we help you evaluate the location, type of space, amenities, mix of gathering/communal space versus committed offices and workstations. Based on your priorities, we:
- Assess the marketplace to find the right match
- Find spaces that accommodate flexible work schedules
- Seek out amenities that fit your needs
- Rank and discuss your options
- Manage the project to its conclusion, if desired
“From beginning to end, it was a seamless process. From sight selection, to lease negotiations, to project management, we couldn’t have asked for a better partner. Our partnership with Forte resulted in a state-of-the-art building that reflects our company's updated offering and gives us space to grow. We are fortunate to have a true partner like Forte to assist in one of our biggest decisions in our 50-year history.”
Dan Tuohy
Metro Sales
“Steve helped EPPA with identifying a strategic location for us ten years ago. In the current situation he solved a problem with an aging investor group and found a Grade-A landlord that specializes in healthcare, allowing us to continue operating from a location that has worked well for EPPA for the past 10 years – a wonderful trifecta. His sterling reputation brought credibility to the project and focus to the strategy. He wasn’t afraid to tell us when he didn’t think we were going the right direction.”
Tom Klassen
Chief Operating Officer, EPPA
“Thanks to Joe Jetland and Katie Trevena for your help and partnership through the process of leasing our new office space! It was very refreshing to speak with folks like yourselves, who didn’t mind that we were seeking a smaller/no-frills space. The fact that you made this happen as quickly as you did, and the space was exactly what we were looking for speaks volumes to your approach.”
Joe Guntli
Smartbase Solutions
“We have worked with Steve since 2018. He has assisted us in establishing a full-service project team including design, construction and legal review that understands RCM and its unique needs. This allows RCM to evaluate options in any market and execute upon them once a site is selected.”
Scott Heintzeman
Chief Operating Officer, Retina Consultants of Minnesota
“We were fortunate to have the engagement of the Forte project management team throughout the entire process, their knowledge was valuable in turning over our project on budget and with limited impact to the schedule. They were a key asset to the success of our project.”
Shawn Meyer
President, DAVIS & Associates
“The team at Forte did a fantastic job! They asked us some great questions, listened closely to our responses, and provided excellent advice on how to proceed in bringing our unique property to market. Ultimately, Forte delivered outstanding results by finding the perfect buyer for us and facilitated the closing of the sale all within the same calendar year."
Nancy, Luke, and Paul Anderson
former owners of Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply
“I had the pleasure of working with both Joe and John on two occasions. Both times, they were so helpful in providing information and guiding me through the process. They went above and beyond on all the details and were always happy to answer my questions.”
Marah Cuadrado Labey
Financial & Human Resources Manager
"Forte found us a great location with the type of image and rent we wanted and did a great job negotiating the lease for us. We would hire them again and recommend others hire them too!"
Art Miller, Owner
Allegra Print Mail
"Forte was an amazing team to work with and, despite the challenges, found us the perfect location for our first D-BAT location in the Twin Cities! Being right off I-94, our location is extremely convenient for all our customers in the east Metroplex, western Wisconsin, and surrounding baseball and softball communities. We look forward to working with the awesome Forte team on our second location soon!”
Matt Croon
D-BAT
"The healthcare advisory team has been a vital part of Children’s real estate strategy and development work for many years. Steve lives and breathes our mission with us and it is evident in his commitment to our organization. We are very thankful for his industry insight and extensive experience. He is a true pioneer in the healthcare real estate advisory realm!"
Jim Leste
Children's Minnesota
“Trust is a very important issue for me when selecting a real estate broker. The trust I have in this team provides me great confidence that General Mills’ best interests are being considered throughout any type of real estate negotiation.”
Tom Hogan
Director Global Real Estate & Facilities
"Focus Financial has partnered with this team because of their market knowledge and strong industry relationships. We have worked together on numerous real estate transactions in various sub-markets over the last 15 years. We have tremendous confidence that the team will deliver professional real estate advice."
John Dritz, Senior Officer/Partner
Focus Financial Network, Inc.
“The Forte Real Estate Partners industrial team-Phil Simonet and John Young was our trusted partner throughout the sale of our property, which resulted in an outstanding experience. Selling real estate during a pandemic is not ideal. The Forte Team made it seem like business as usual.”
Owner
Machine Tool Supply Co.
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