Facilities Services: Real Estate Services Office

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Description of Services

The Real Estate Services Office (RESO) of the University of California, Berkeley is responsible for all on- and off-campus commercial leasing in addition to property management, as required. The recharge function of RESO, performed by 2.5 FTE, offers a full range of services to campus departments needing off-campus space or leasing out campus space: from articulating space requirements; identifying potential locations; negotiating the lease; ensuring that properties comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), seismic , and fire & life safety codes; arranging all applicable building inspections; obtaining the required Environment Impact Classification (EIC) form; consulting with General Counsel as needed, coordinating approvals with Space Management & Capital Programs , Chancellor's Office , Budget Office , Office of the President , and the Board of Regents as necessary; and assisting with coordination of tenant improvements and initial move-in. RESO also serves as the University's liaison with landlords for any landlord/tenant-related issues or problems during the term of the lease, and works with departments to determine whether renewal or relocation is the best alternative prior to lease expirations.

RESO serves as the focal point for market information on real estate in the Berkeley area, maintaining knowledge of market availability and fluctuations in prices. RESO also serves as the office of record for the Berkeley campus, University, city, county and state reporting requirements, and supplies information to the various entities and the community regarding Berkeley campus real estate transactions.

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