What generates the most leads for you?
* I am trying to pitch an office that I put together.  

* I tried free advertisement methods first (craigslist), but only got one lead over the course of one month.

* Loopnet &amp; Cityfeet listings are costly (nearly $350 for 3 months).

* Have either of these sites been effective in getting people in the door?


[{"id": "cw5ormr", "text": "Loopnet is responsible for probably 99% of my unrepped passive leads.  If you are trying to lease/sell your property it is a good idea to put it there.  If you are an agent trying to lease/sell someone elses property it is practically negligent not to have it there.", "replies": [{"id": "cw5p4bu", "text": "Thank you for the response.  My father and I are the owners.  \n\nWe are trying to lease the space.\n\n$350 isn't really the issue, I just wanted to make sure there isn't a better resource.  \n\nIf the vast majority of your leads come from them, I should probably do it.\n\n\n", "replies": [{"id": "cw5p7m9", "text": "how big is the space?  Small spaces may do well on craigslist.  I've never had a decent lead come off there personally.  Its always been people who had no idea what they were doing and had no real means to start whatever business they had in mind.  \n\nThat said, its free though, so might as well do that too.  \n\n", "replies": [{"id": "cw5pnwg", "text": "It's pretty small (850 sqft), but the space is used efficiently.\n\nI made it into 8 rooms with glass dividers (think pretty cubicles).  It seats 20 total.\n\nTo add value, I fully furnished it with high-end desks, chairs, and heating and cooling for each room.\n\nI thought if it was well-furnished enough, it would attract more attention on Craigslist, but that wasn't really the case.\n\nThe one Craigslist lead I got wished only to rent a single cabin/cubicle.  I would prefer to rent out the whole shebang.\n\n", "replies": [{"id": "cw61igt", "text": "Craigslist would be a solid option here.  I've done around 70 leases in the last year from 700-2000 sqft office/warehouse at the same complex and they were all walk ins, referrals or Craigslist. Not one has come in off loop net / Co star.", "replies": [{"id": "cw6jov9", "text": "How many ads do you typically post for 1 space?   In what location?", "replies": [{"id": "cw6l28s", "text": "&gt;How many ads do you typically post for 1 space?   In what location?\n\nI have about 20-25 for the one property. That way I have them on a 3 day cycle to be renewed and can renew 5 or so per day.  Now, this is a 22 building business Park and some of the ads are for specific suites so 20 will be excessive for you. Best thing to do is have half a dozen and try and come up with silly titles that stand out. SPACE FOR LEASE doesn't really stick out when there's hundreds of other postings.\n\nI'm in North Texas. ", "replies": [], "depth": 7}], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cw7k020", "text": "The vast majority of office brokers use CoStar, but I can understand if a subscription is a bit cost prohibitive for just one building. Make sure you have photos, floor plans and some sort of marketing materials on your listing. A simple description/size/cost won't cut it.\n\nAlso, make sure you are aligned with the market. You might think you are close to it, but someone looking to rent that small of a space is likely very cost conscious.\n\nGood Luck!", "replies": [{"id": "cw7v9af", "text": "costar lists for free.  you just email them your listing and they will add it.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cwbjct7", "text": "Asakhai,\n\nMy gut personal experience tells me that the best leads are made, not found.\n\nWhat is your long-term goal for the space? what kind of lease do you want? monthly? annual? 5-10 yr w options? 35 year NNN?  :)\n\nPublic listings (craigslist, loopnet, etc) bring more leads, but that boost in volume is driven by a lot of unqualified leads as other have already alluded to.\n\nI would look at companies in the area which currently employee &lt;20 employees and start cold-calling, build a professional relationship ie. ask questions show interest in their specific business operation and look for ways to save them money....lower rents, better amenities, engaged management, last ditch incentive would be a few months free rent.\n\nIt all comes down to how badly you want that space filled and if you have the time to prospect, start conversations, and get into the nitty gritty.\n\nAlso, as an owner i would try to market a \"white-box\" over a stocked office product. it will only open your space up to a wider market and other potentially more qualified and attractive tenants. \n\nCheers", "replies": [{"id": "cwddbgz", "text": "Thanks, I definitely do need to brush the dust off my sales hat.  \n\nLong term, I'd like to find a company with a 3-5 year lease. \n\nCan you explain the \"white-box\" vs stocked office product?  I looked up the terms, but not sure what you mean.\n\n", "replies": [{"id": "cwfsfd8", "text": "Well \"White box\" is usually used when talking about retail space but it is basically a blank space, white blank walls, open space waiting to be filled by whatever the tenant wants, (product to sell, marketing materials for clients, a funny cat poster etc) \"stocked office product\" is a term I personally used to describe the space your currently marketing, (desk, chairs, cubicles). maybe an office tenant wants a more open space for collaboration with employees. this is all hypothetical, I'm always just looking for a wider market. ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]