NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company Corporate Profile Des Moines, Iowa
Corporate Overview a solid foundation in commercial real estate
Built on a tradition of fairness, integrity and loyalty, NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company has grown from humble beginnings into a regional leader in the commercial real estate industry. With more than 140 years of experience, NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company has expanded into the region’s largest full service commercial real estate firm with offices located in Des Moines, Davenport and Dubuque, Iowa. We have extended our reach as central Iowa’s leading commercial real estate company by being affiliated with NAI Global, the World’s largest network of commercial real estate brokers. NAI Global currently consists of 325 independent commercial real estate offices in more than 55 countries worldwide. If your commercial real estate needs extend far and wide, you can rely on the superior regional, national and international coverage of NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company. With a single point of contact and accountability, we can fulfill your commercial real estate requirements in multiple markets with ease and reliability. So wherever the global marketplace takes you, you can continue to rely on the consistent and predictable service delivered from the business relationships that you have grown to depend on with NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company. An established firm in the real estate market.
Brokerage Services
focused on your needs
At NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company, every brokerage relationship centers on a solid understanding of your business goals. For some clients, we understand that it’s enough to find the optimal location and complete a trouble-free transaction. Other clients need to efficiently dispose of excess property or may want to acquire additional properties. We can satisfy any number of space management goals. Our professionals respond to the individual and unique requirements of each client with a broad range of service options. The worldwide market coverage given by NAI Global can create significant value for you and your project by delivering world wide exposure. We combine our extensive experience in the real estate market and our in-depth local knowledge to provide our clients with reliable, results-driven assistance.
We tailor each and every transaction to the customer’s needs and interest.
Office Brokerage
your office deserves a professional
At NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company, we understand that fulfilling your office space requirements is an individualized process. Our office specialists will help you consider all available options, and all the factors that may be important for your decision. Whether you are a property owner or a tenant, you can place confidence in our proven expertise. Our assignments range from small individual offices to multiple tenant buildings. Our commitment to a successful relationship is aided by our passion to serve and our obligation to align needs with opportunities. We are well known for our long standing client relationships that honor us with their repeat business everyday. We are connected with property owners and tenants all over the world. As your space requirements change, you can continue to count on our office specialists to deliver results for your office needs. Our regional leadership in the Midwest is enhanced by the global strength of our affiliation with NAI Global. You’ll also benefit from our long standing relationship with property, business and economic development leaders and consultants that allow us to uncover emerging opportunities.
A wealth of knowledge and resources at work for you.
Retail Brokerage identifying ideal markets
Fulfilling the unique and specfic requirements of retail clients and landlords is the goal of the retail brokerage specialists of NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company. Our retail clients can depend on us to be informed and knowledgeable of retailors’ unique needs in the Midwestern marketplace. Landlords can count on us to have the most current information on potenial tenants in the region, how to position your property’s attributes in the market place, and how to get your property in the “line of sight” of expanding retailers. Networking with NAI brokers, retail specialists, international trade associations, developers and landlords keep our associates connected with key players in the retail industry, both nationally and internationally. In addition to actively representing our regional market to expanding retailers, our brokers are working to support the expansion of Midwest-based retail developers. Our worldwide affiliations provide the widest possible exposure to buyers and tenants around the nation and around the world.
Our network, your resource.
Industrial Representation proven expertise
At NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company, our industrial specialists understand the significant complexities of industrial property or land. Sucess hinges on matching a unique combination of requirements, including transportation, floor loads and clear heights, power and water capacities, just to name a few. We’re ready to guide you through the complex process of selling or selecting an industrial site, including working out logistics of environmental and zoning issues, traffic, location and tax studies, transportation and more. Our industrial experts have the skills and technology to help you evaluate, negotiate and structure the best transaction for your needs. Our strength in the industrial arena, combined with our corporate presence throughout the upper Midwest, makes us an ideal resource for sellers, buyers and tenants. Our affiliation with NAI Global allows us to complete transactions nationally and internationally. Whether your business takes you around the corner or around the world, we’re there for you.
Industrial strength at work for you.
Land Brokerage providing a comprehensive solution
If the acquisition or sale of land is a part of your business plan, you have a powerful partner in the NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial land brokerage team. Our specialized expertise will help your concept advance from raw ground all the way to a fully-planned, ready-to-build and approved project. In NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company, you’ll gain a one stop solution for: Site selection Brownfield, infill and redevelopment projects Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and other incentive negotiations Construction Management Built-to-suit projects Zoning and land use requirement and entitlement negotiations The NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial team delivers a full spectrum of services to the seller, buyer, or the developer. Our tools include an extensive library of aerial photos, as well as topographical and demographical mapping data. With our rich experience in this field, we can also offer valueadded solutions in annexation and zoning, engineering and construction coordination, leasing and property management and more.
Performance based and service oriented.
Property Management creating value for your property
As a division of NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company, we provide highquality maintenance in the most cost-effective manner possible. Helping you maintain and enhance the value of your property by quickly and professionally handling:
Leasing Client Accounting Client Budgeting CAM Reports Manage Vendor Contracts Routine Maintenance HVAC Maintenance Security & Safety issues Emergency Calls
Outsourcing your maintenance needs to Ruhl Management Services assures a cost-effective solution for quality and reliable services. We see our contract clients as our top priority by giving them quick responsiveness and keeping accurate historical records of each property’s major components. Having Ruhl Maintenance Services on call is the ideal way to get your small issues handled and ensure a clean, comfortable and safe workplace. We offer flexible maintenance programs, and our prompt service team will prevent small problems from escalating into big issues. Attractive maintenance preserves market appeal, helping you retain existing tenants and effectively compete for new leases. We can also keep your maintenance costs within budget, balancing expenses with increasing value.
Superior professionals attract superior clients.
Maintenance Services maintaining the value of your property
Professionalism, specialized experience and quick responsive service creates an outcome that is superior management. Our history, values, and focus on customer satisfaction ensures that you will be served as you would prefer and expect. Ruhl Management Services has skilled, well trained and uniformed associates to run and operate all types of building systems. Whether you need a light bulb changed or an adjustment in air flow, our maintenance staff is there to assist. Our maintenance team is dedicated to the safety of your property as well; monitoring fire and smoke alarms, maintaining elevators and escalators, checking batteries used for emergencies and keeping your walk ways clear from snow and ice. We understand that preventitive maintenance maximizes equipment value and prolongs life, giving you added revenue to your investment. Keeping your property running at its best inside and out is a full time job. We are committed to providing high quality maintenance in the most cost-effective manner. We strive to keep expenses low by having pre-approved qualified vendors while maintaining the high volume purchasing power to buy items at reduced cost. You will benefit from our consistant high quality service.
Your property needs proficient management.
Investment Services
your partner in growth
As an NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company’s client, you will gain access to the widest possible selection of commercial income properties, including regional, national and international addresses. From new developments to existing income properties, your choices will encompass a full range of real estate investment opportunities. Our active development and investment management practices offer additional opportunities for you to diversify your portfolio with a wide range of various properties. As a leading regional developer in the income property sector, we deliver exceptional investment options, market exposure and support services to both entrepreneurial and institutional investor clients. Our experienced professionals are prepared to help you analyze your investment’s current performance and potential by compiling and evaluating data. Assisting in this experience is a dedicated support staff, using advanced technological resources to implement programs in property managment, maintenance, tenant marketing, finance and administration. Our comprehensive services are designed to support your changing needs while maintaining a successful business relationship throughout the entire life cycle of your investment. Having a deep market knowledge enables us to discover opportunities for marketing and selling investment real estate. We will position the assets for sale and prepare an extensive marketing material package to ensure optimal exposure to the greatest number of potenial buyers.
Numerous options for a more diversified portfolio.
Apartment Dwelling
securing top market value
NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company manages multiple apartment complexes throughout the greater Des Moines area. By bringing together the skills of professionals trained in the management of real estate, the objective is simple, to operate the property in the most efficient manner possible maximizing the owner’s return on investment. NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company specializes in administrative, financial and managment by being proactive and highly involved with a hands on approach. Our professional staff of property managers armed with effective information systems and processes secure top market value. On-site management staff is specially trained to retain long term tenants by superior service, skilled maintenance united with creating a feeling of home. We want to place the most qualified tenants in your investment; all potenial tenants are thoroughly screened. Having personal contact early with tenants enables us to establish long lasting relationships. By managing all rent collections ensures early detection allowing us to have a rapid remedial action for any late payments or problems that may arise. The rental rate and market analysis are constantly updated to retain a high income level for the owner. In consultation with the owner, our on-site managers have instructions to continue to raise rent until we receive resistance from the marketplace. This allows us to reach the optimum price level. By effectively marketing your property, we prevent the largest hidden cost of property management; vacancy. NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company will creatively and proactively utilize a variety of mediums to reach the appropriate prospective tenants; signage, advertisements, community apartment guides, web sites and word-of-mouth are just a few. We strive to maintain a high occupancy rate for your property.
Communication builds confidence in tenants and clients.