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Griff entered commercial real estate in 1987 as a landlord agent, representing a portfolio of 6 office projects. In 1989 he joined Richard Bowers & Co. specializing in tenant representation. During 16 year tenure at Richard Bowers & Co., he was a Vice President, a Million Dollar Club producer since 1992; receiving the Phoenix Award in 2004. Griff distinguished himself as one of the firm's top producers from 1995 -2004 before joining the City Commercial team as its Sr. Vice President. Today he is considered one of the most active office-leasing brokers in the city, particularly in the suburban markets.

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1200 Lake Hearn Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319 – First Communities

Savings — Over $162,000

1200b_lakehearn 1200 Lake Hearn Drive, Atlanta,  GA  30319 - First Communities

Property Type — Office
Submarket — Central Perimeter, Perimeter Center, North Central
Landlord Represented by — Scott Properties
Tenant Represented by — City Commercial Real Estate

  • Negotiated tenant improvement allowance 30% over proposed ($22 Sq. Ft.)
  • Market Rate — $17.00 Sq. Ft.
  • Contracted rate — $15.61 Sq. Ft.
  • Negotiated additional free rent on 7 year term
  • Negotiated fixed annual increases of 2%
  • Lowered effective rate to — $15.07 Sq. Ft.
First Communities was founded by Rob Johnston in 1978 with the mission of becoming the premier apartment management services company in the country.