Insights on Office Flight to Quality

Published in the Spring 2026 SIOR Report, various SIOR brokers shared what they viewed what makes a successful office building….”a best-in-class amenity experience…such an experience might include bars, saunas, pickleball courts, treadmill desks, cold plunges, banquet seating, laundry services and wellness rooms.” “Amenities are no longer a luxury. They’re a necessity and standard.” Another broker emphasized how important landlord responsiveness is- speed, transparency, and a demonstration of collaboration which can influence the final selection.  One broker advises landlords “to prepare themselves for higher costs of tenant improvements, which has skyrocketed and “deals die when landlords have insufficient funds to amortize the delta between Ti allowance and turkey costs.” Office tenants are consolidating into 15-20% less space but relocating to higher-quality office buildings.