ATTEGO GROUP
COVER story PATRICK FALKE, CO-FOUNDER OF ATTEGO GROUP, AT CLIENT TOGETHER OMAHA’S NEW SPACE, THE FORMER 11-WORTH CAFE.
COMMUNITY-FIRST mentality REAL ESTATE FIRM ATTEGO GROUP FOCUSES ON NONPROFITS When Patrick Falke and Bryan Larsen first crossed paths, they realized they shared the same values and a desire to bring fresh ideas to the field of property development. This mutual drive led them to form Attego Group, a real estate firm specializing in supporting nonprofits through project development. Combining their skills and expertise, which include backgrounds in the nonprofit sector and construction fields, the business partners developed a five-phase project model that allows them to manage all aspects of a project. The model ensures that the project is not only completed on time and under budget, but that the outcome matches the needs of the specific organization and its future growth. Additionally, instead of pricing being determined by overall project costs and estimation of hours, which are generally open-ended, Attego Group homes in on all major elements. The firm even provides gratis hours, meaning that clients are encouraged to continue to reach out even after warranty periods end.
“We want our clients to know that we are always there if they need to talk to us about any concerns,” Falke said. “We don’t want them to worry about costs with us.”
Collaboration & Customization
Experience-oriented, the firm customizes each proposal to fit into the individual project scenario, allowing clients to choose their level of involvement with each element. “Every project is different and our design allows us to show our clients how we think we fit into the project,” Falke said. “Stakeholders and board members in each organization have different skill sets so we are always very open with our clients, and if a stakeholder or board member wants to do more, we can tailor our approach. “We think that’s pretty unique because a lot of other firms might want to take more control, but we have more of a collaborative approach. The more people we can get to provide energy or input, the better.”
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