Tenant Expansion Strategy Guide — Westside Office Markets
Strategic playbook for companies planning office expansion or relocation.
1. Assess Your Space Needs
Start with headcount projections: where will your team be in 12, 24, and 36 months? Plan for 150-200 usable SF per employee for traditional office, 100-150 for open/creative layouts.
Consider: growth rate, remote work policy, collaboration needs, client-facing requirements, and storage. The right space plan prevents both overcrowding and wasted rent.
2. Market Survey & Site Selection
Survey the market 9-12 months before your lease expiration or expansion date. Pat's team runs comprehensive market surveys across all Westside submarkets — comparing rents, TI packages, parking, and building quality.
Evaluate: commute patterns for your team, proximity to clients, building amenities, parking ratios, and neighborhood character. A Venice bow-truss is not the same product as a Century City tower.
3. Negotiate & Execute
Leverage competition between landlords to extract the best deal: free rent, TI allowance, expansion options, and favorable renewal terms. Having multiple viable options is your strongest negotiating tool.
Coordinate the build-out: architect, contractor, furniture, IT infrastructure, and move logistics. Pat's team manages the entire process from LOI through move-in.