Where do you post ads for Commercial Leases - Office Space?

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Where do you post ads for commercial leases available?  We have a large office space we're trying to rent out in Los Angeles.

Is there a place like postlets where you can syndicate it to a lot of websites?

I've already posted an ad to Loopnet- they charged $250 for 3 months and I haven't had any bites...It's a lot easier to find places for residential rentals than commercial.

Any tips for putting a commercial lease on the MLS?

Jon Klaus · Answer

I'm using LoopNet, and getting decent results over the past few months.  I just set up a showing with an agent about an hour ago.  Do you have signs in front of you space?  How visible?

Leonard L. · Answer

As you recognize, there is income property section on MLS too but you need access to MLS to do that.  I could have done so for industrial property but did not bother because response rate from CL was so good.  I also walked brochure around to potential users in area of property and I had a good response rate from that too.

Leonard L. · Answer

Loopnet is most common place, but you have tried that.  Costar is owned by same company as loopnet.  Slightly better exposure but even more expensive.

Have you tried Craigslist?  I am mostly a residential guy but ended up with small industrial building in Inland Empire as part of portfolio and I am using Craigslist to advertise.  Great response rate.  Although that is small and industrial, perhaps you might have some luck on CL too.

Peter P. · Answer

@Will F. , how did it work out for you?

Elizabeth Colegrove · Answer

I know with commercial signage can be important. I have also noticed that commercial does not rent as fast as residential with longer vacancies.

Will F. · Answer

Thanks guys.

Thanks @Greg V. I might try some small business, or perhaps try to find direct Dentist resources to advertise.

I suppose it's only been a couple weeks, but still no bites.  I suppose I'm just used to residential

Jonathan, thanks those are good resources but this is just for a lease not prop sale.

Will F. · Answer

Thanks guys. I tried craigslist as well as the MLS.  Ads have only been up for a couple weeks, but I haven't had any interest.

I suppose that's OK since it's a niche - medical/ dental office.

@Leonard L.  "I also walked brochure around to potential users in area of property and I had a good response rate from that too."

I might try contacting some dental offices as well in the area.

Where do you post ads for Commercial Leases - Office Space?

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