The right broker can be an invaluable resource to you.  Commercial real estate brokers have access to information regarding all available space, not just the spaces being represented by their company.  The major real estate firms also maintain databases with information regarding signed leased transactions which is very powerful information that can be leveraged in negotiating for you. Beyond just negotiating rents and concessions, a skilled broker will ensure that the landlord does not shift responsibility for operating costs or building maintenance that should appropriately rest with the landlord, and will also focus on lease clauses that protect your company from unanticipated liability.

A commercial real estate broker that represents tenants.  In commercial real estate, brokers classify their work as either “tenant representation” or “landlord representation” (the latter are “agency” or “listing” brokers).

Generally the landlord pays the brokerage fees in commercial leasing transactions.