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Woman: Good afternoon. Would you be Mr. Landis?
Man: Yes - I called this morning regarding the office you have for rent.
W: Please have a seat, Mr. Landis. I'm Kathy Winters, the leasing agent. Can I offer you something to drink? Coffee, some water . . .?
M: No thanks, I'm fine.
W: Well, you'd probably like to take a look at the offices. I believe I told you we have two vacancies - both of them are down this hall to the right.
M: Can I ask what type of tenants you typically rent to?
W: Most of our tenants are professional people - attorneys, accountants, consultants . . . OK, this is one of the offices available - 1610. Please, go ahead in . . .
M: Thanks. Hm, it seems rather small. What's the square footage and rent for this one?
W: This is our smallest size. It's 120 square feet - but at $750 a month, quite a few tenants like its affordability.
M: I'm afraid it's a bit too cramped. What's the size of your other vacancy?
W: It's larger. Why don't you follow me and we'll take a look at it. It's just two doors down the hall on the opposite side. . . . Here we are, number 1615.
M: You weren't kidding; this one is much larger - about double the size of the first one. This might be more space than I need.
W: You'd be surprised. They always look bigger when they're empty. After you put in a desk, some chairs, filing cabinets and so forth, the space begins to fill up.
M: Well, it certainly seems more than adequate. And, uh, what would the monthly rent be for this one?
W: With a 12-month lease it would be $1,295 a month.
M: $1,295? It is a nice office - but that seems on the high side.
W: Well, keep in mind everything that's included. The $1,295 covers your parking, all of your utilities except telephone, janitorial, use of the floor's conference room, access to photocopying services, shared kitchen facilities - and a free membership in the building's fitness center.
M: Yes, those are nice features . . .
W: Why don't we go back to my office and I can put all of this down on paper for you.
M: That sounds like a good idea.
W: Oh, and something I forgot to mention - did you notice the receptionist when you first came in?
M: Yes . . .
W: Well, she's available to screen your calls and even keep your appointment book if you like. Here's my office again - please take a seat and I'll write up a quote for you.
M: Thanks - I'll be checking my e-mail while you do that.
W: OK, Mr. Landis, here's the outline of what we're able to provide you with: a 200- square-foot office with view of the park, no-fee utilities excluding telephone, janitorial services, a monthly parking pass, use of the conference room, kitchen, and copy facilities - and a free membership in the fitness center. All that for $1,295 a month with a 12-month lease.
M: Well, that is an attractive package, Ms. Winters. I'm just concerned that it's a bit beyond my budget.
W: I'll tell you what. I've got a little bit of flexibility with the pricing: If we can sign a lease by the end of this week, it's yours for $1,200 a month.
M: I appreciate that. It is one of the nicer offices I've seen. I've got to make a decision soon, so you'll definitely hear from me by the end of the week. Thanks so much for showing it to me.
W: My pleasure entirely. Have a good day . . . .
M: Good-bye.
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