Client Representation

Tenant Representation

Max J. Derbes, Inc. specializes in representing companies requiring industrial and office space to lease in the greater New Orleans area. Whether it is a corporate service assignment or a local business looking to expand or reduce their current space, our team can coordinate your search process from the first property you tour to a fully executed lease. We start by meeting with our clients to discuss their needs. We provide a general review of the targeted market area including comparable transactions, insight and lease trends. We schedule and coordinate a site tour of available properties of interest to our clients. We prepare requests for proposals (RFP) and/or letters of intent (LOI) on behalf of our clients. We negotiate terms and conditions of contracts on behalf of our clients with the intent of maximizing value and reducing risk. We can recommend general contractors and space planners to assist in tenant improvements. We assist in closing the transaction and coordinating the execution of lease documents. We provide critical date management for lease expiration, negotiation of lease renewals and assistance during lease term, including providing updated market information and available properties.

Buyer Representation

If you are an investor or an owner occupant looking to purchase a commercial property, Max J. Derbes, Inc. can help you find the right property. From the purchase of a large service center to investing in a class A office building we can provide market analysis and site tours to assist your company in finding the right building for your operations or the right investment for your money. Our team can assist in the financial analysis of what it will cost to operate in a commercial building or if it is an investment we can calculate the return of your investment over your desired term. We prepare and negotiate purchase agreements on our client’s behalf and provide strong protection and favorable inspection contingency clauses for our clients. We can refer you to experts in 1031 Exchanges, property inspections, title work, environmental surveys and in any other property related matters that may come up during the purchase process.

Seller Representation

If you own a commercial property and you are ready to sell, Max J. Derbes, Inc. can assist you in the sale of industrial and office properties and vacant land. For over thirty years we have assisted large corporations and local businesses in the sale of their commercial properties. We start by providing a review of comparable properties that have sold in the area. We create a custom marketing package that is advertised online through commercial websites and our on-line, bi-annual newsletter. We prepare custom property flyers and deliver them to potential buyers through our broker network and through cold calls to prospective buyers. Once a prospect is identified we can assist in the preparation and negotiation of purchase agreements. We can assist in financially analyzing your investment and it is our goal to help you make the right business decision. We can refer you to experts in 1031 Exchanges, property inspections, title work, environmental surveys and any other property related matters that come up during the sale process.

Landlord Representation

If you are a building owner or landlord and you need assistance leasing your industrial or office property Max J. Derbes, Inc. is your company. For over thirty years we have assisted large corporations and local businesses in marketing their commercial properties for lease. We start by looking at comparable properties and pricing options. We create a custom marketing package that is advertised online through commercial real estate websites and by mail through our bi-annual newsletter with over 10,000 recipients. We prepare custom property flyers and deliver them through our broker network and through cold calls to prospective tenants. Once a prospect is identified we can assist in the preparation and negotiation of proposals and lease documents. The relationship with our landlords goes well beyond the initial lease transaction. Over many years we maintain contact with our landlords and assist them in critical date management and in the renewal process of leases.