Founded in 1984 as one of the Midwest’s first tenant representation firms, Mid-America has become the dominant and most trusted name in retail real estate. Our team is built on a foundation of market knowledge, credibility with owners and a keen understanding of the retailer process.
Strategic Planning
- Gain in-depth knowledge of client
- Develop and implement market entry and expansion strategy
- Determine site acquisition and market penetration timelines
Competitive Analysis
- Define competitive environment
- Provide competitor sales to understand performance potential
- Monitor competitor activity by leveraging Mid-America’s leasing portfolio of 55 million square feet of GLA
Market & Site Analysis
- Utilize local market data and customized demographic reports to assess trade area viability
- Identify all on-and-off market opportunities and track “at-risk” retailers to anticipate future market availability
- Provide insight on local market trends and trade area sales performance to guide decision making process
Negotiation/Execution
- Negotiate terms by leveraging market comps, economic data, and landlord relationships
- Ensure deal provisions and timelines are sufficient to meet the unique permitting procedures and special requirements of local municipalities or governing bodies
- Prepare materials for real estate committee’s site approval package
Services
- Advisory Services — Relocations, Renewals, Right-Sizing and Rebuilding
- Design and Construction Facilitation
- Entitlement Coordination
- Facilities Management
- Financial Feasibility
- Lease Administration
- Lease Negotiations
- Letter-of-Intent Negotiations
- Location Analysis (Site Selection)
- Market Analysis
- Needs Analysis
- Relocation