Is the Future of Real Estate Offices in Coworking Spaces?

June 27, 2019

Jason Tiemeier

Local residential real estate brokers in Weston, FL, are much like any other entrepreneur. They need a place to work and a professional business address, but the reality is that they tend to spend very little time there.

If this sounds remarkably like your situation, ask yourself this question: Why pay for traditional office space, with all the premium expenses, when coworking can provide everything you need for so much less?

Office space is expensive!

Let’s face it. Office space does not come cheap. First, you have to commit to a long-term lease, and then you have to outfit your office with equipment, furniture, and staff. There are utilities to pay, cleaning expenses, and all kinds of incidentals – but when do you ever spend more than an hour or two a day in the place?

It just doesn’t make any sense.

According to Inman, the real estate industry’s leading source for real estate information, brokers and agents spend an average of 15 hours per month in the office. When you think about it, that’s a lot of bells and whistles you’re paying for, and you don’t even get to enjoy them that much.

Sure, you need a good color printer, fast internet, and someone to answer the phone, but for several thousand dollars every month, where is the value? Fortunately, we have a solution.

Coworking: a viable alternative to costly office leasing

Coworking offers an affordable alternative to the traditional office lease – without compromising all the perks you need to have to get the job done. In fact, you might even enjoy a few more perks that you weren’t expecting, like a potential pool of buyers, sellers, or developers who could become your clients.

Even if your coworking cohorts aren’t in the market for a home, they may be able to support you in other ways. For instance, you won’t have to look too far to find a graphic designer, a web developer, or a copywriter.

Some of the benefits of choosing a coworking membership over a conventional office lease include:

  1. Low, all-inclusive monthly payments
  2. No commitments, no lease to sign
  3. Business-grade internet
  4. The professional front office staff
  5. Administrative support when you need it
  6. Meeting rooms on-demand
  7. Lots of parking
  8. State-of-the-art office machines like laser printers, faxes, scanners, and more
  9. On-site café stocked with refreshments
  10. Comfortable, casual surroundings
  11. Dedicated desk availability
  12. Secure, 24/7 access
  13. Pay by the hour, day, week, or month

Any way you look at it, coworking has so many advantages over a traditional office rental. For the large brokerage, coworking allows you to scale up or down as needed without compromising on amenities and for the independent, it provides everything you need without having to invest a fortune just to get established.

Are you looking for coworking in Weston, FL? Lakeside Executive Suites has the solution for you! Drop by for a tour today or call directly to learn more about our coworking packages.

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