— Insights

Strategic content for better real estate decisions.

Decision guides for commercial occupiers. Quarterly market insights for Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Plain-language explainers for common lease structures. Answers to the questions we hear most often.

— Decision Guides

Frameworks for commercial occupier decisions.

Structured guides that walk through the real questions occupiers face when evaluating commercial real estate decisions.

Lease vs. Buy — Which Is Right for Your Business?

The financial, operational, and strategic factors that determine whether leasing or ownership is the right path for your business.

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Should You Hire a Tenant Representative?

A candid assessment of when tenant representation delivers meaningful value, when it doesn’t, and what the engagement actually costs.

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The Lease Negotiation Playbook for Occupiers

The business terms that drive total occupancy cost — and the ones most tenants leave on the table.

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— Market Insights

Quarterly Nashville and Middle Tennessee market analysis.

Quarterly reports covering office, industrial, and retail conditions across the Nashville metro and Middle Tennessee submarkets.

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— Real Estate Explained

Commercial real estate terms, clearly explained.

Plain-language explainers of the terms, structures, and concepts that appear in commercial lease documents.

What Is CAM (Common Area Maintenance)?

CAM charges are one of the most common line items in commercial leases — and one of the most misunderstood.

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Understanding Triple Net (NNN) Leases

The three nets — property taxes, insurance, maintenance — and why NNN economics vary materially between landlords.

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Right of First Refusal (ROFR)

ROFR provisions give tenants the right to match a third-party offer on space they occupy or adjacent space.

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— Frequently Asked Questions

The questions we hear most often.

What does tenant representation cost?

Tenant representation is paid by the landlord — not the tenant. The commission is built into the transaction.

What’s the minimum engagement size?

Office: 5,000 SF. Industrial: 10,000 SF. Retail: 5,000 SF. We focus on assignments where our process produces meaningful financial impact.

Do you represent landlords too?

No. The Giles Group represents occupiers only. We do not take landlord listings or accept landlord-side commission arrangements.

Do you work outside Nashville?

Our primary market is Nashville and Middle Tennessee. For multi-location clients, we coordinate real estate decisions across markets.

How long does a typical engagement take?

A renewal analysis might take 6–8 weeks. A new market entry with multiple site candidates can take 4–9 months.

What’s the first step?

Schedule a 30-minute introduction call. We’ll walk through your requirement and assess fit — no obligation on either side.

Do you sign exclusive representation agreements?

Yes. Exclusive tenant representation agreements are standard and necessary for the process to work. We walk through the agreement in the intake conversation.

Have a question that isn’t answered here?

Schedule a 30-minute introduction call and we’ll discuss it directly.

— We respond to every inquiry within one business day.
— Tenant representation is paid by the landlord, not the tenant. There is no cost to you to have us in your corner.