Metro Atlanta attracts the relocation of Premier Benefit Administrators a Third Party Administrator of employee benefit programs from Florida. Mr. Charlie Barger an seasoned insurance executive and President of Premier Benefit Administrators chose to be a Tenant at TownPark Commons a Class A campus-style office development in suburban Kennesaw, Ga. for their Corporate office. http://www.danielcorp.com/portfolio-office-townpark.html
As Premier Benefit Administrators tenant representative I methodically searched for all the available suites in Class A and B buildings along the I 75 corridor. Mr. Barger examined the building pictures, locations on the map, and floor plan for each of the potential suites.
Special consideration was given to access of I 75 for employees and clients. In addition it was important to be in close proximity to Kennesaw State University for recruitment of talent.
Once Mr. Barger determined which locations would work I contacted each building representative and to set up our tour. The visits were quick, the information provided was concise and it became evident quickly which locations would work. An interesting point which should be noted was there were only a small number of suites that fit Mr. Barger’s requirements for the firm.
Once a short list was established of the available suites the negotiations began. Very important considerations were given to abated rent, turnkey tenant improvements and when the suite would be ready for occupancy. The base rent was important but not “the most” important factor.
I soon learned from the Landlord Agent John E. Zintak of Daniel Corporation that we were going to get a “fair deal” but not a “Buckhead deal”. Mr. Zintak knew his market and the quality of his client’s property.
With three weeks of negotiating a Letter of Intent and lease combined with tweaking of the tenant improvements a lease was executed.
Immediately thereafter the contractors begun the Tenant improvements, Mr. Barger ordered his furniture, computers and a new Mitel IP telephone system.
Premier Benefit Administrators is now located at 225 Townpark Dr NW, Suite 415 Kennesaw, GA 30144 and the Building owners MetLife Inc. (NYSE: MET) have a great tenant.
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