Frequently Asked Questions

Tandem helps you find the best‑fitting office space faster than anywhere else.

Traditional office search relies on a single broker — limited by their network, their availability, and what they choose to prioritize.

Tandem is built differently:

• The largest actively maintained inventory of office spaces in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston, so you can browse freely and see what's actually available right now.
• A hands‑on team that isn't paid to sell, meaning no one benefits from higher rent, longer leases, or steering you toward a specific building.

The result is a more transparent search — more options upfront, clearer trade‑offs, and fewer surprises.

Instead of going through one intermediary, Tandem gives you direct access to live inventory and a dedicated support team that’s available to help you browse, tour, negotiate, and move in — without pressure to sell a specific deal.

The result is a more transparent search — more options upfront, clearer trade‑offs, and fewer surprises.

We have a hands‑on supply team that works continuously to source, verify, and refresh availability.

Our team partners directly with hundreds of landlords and listing agents to keep inventory accurate and pricing clear.

Instead of waiting on outreach or back‑channel calls, you get immediate visibility into fresh, active options as they come online.

When you sign a lease or license agreement we earn a small commission from the owner of the space (like a traditional brokerage would).

If you're looking for an office, Tandem is completely free for you to use. There are no fees whatsoever to use Tandem to find a space, make an offer, or get help with negotiation and move-in.

It's designed to be simple, fast, and flexible.

• Browse spaces. Create an account and explore live office availability right away.
• Tour spaces. Set up a multi or single stop tour by choosing the spaces you like and a time that works for you. We'll coordinate everything from there - you'll receive updates from our team throughout the process including a detailed itinerary the night before with everything you need.
• Negotiate and Sign. When you're ready, we'll help you submit an offer — or, for spaces that support instant signing, we can help you secure it on the spot.

You can start finding great space options instantly on Tandem. From there, it depends on your timeline and how many spaces you want to see.

Once you find a space you like:

• Shared spaces and subleases can often support move-in as soon as next day.
• Traditional leases typically take 1–3 weeks, depending on the terms involved.

If you like a space, let us know and we’ll help you submit an offer — or, for spaces that support instant signing, secure it on the spot.

Once you’ve signed, we stay involved to help support your move‑in.

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We have a hands‑on team that isn’t paid to sell, meaning no one benefits from higher rent, longer leases, or steering you toward a specific building.

Our on‑the‑ground real estate advisors help you put together the strongest possible offer and ensure you're getting a good deal.

We use data from hundreds of recently closed deals across San Francisco, New York City, and Boston to help you understand what terms are realistic — including rent, term length, and security deposit.

Our advisors use data from hundreds of recently closed deals and work closely with our local supply team to know how buildings are actually trading, which landlords are flexible, and where there’s room to negotiate.

Because no one at Tandem gets paid more for closing a bigger deal, our advice stays focused on getting you the right terms.

For private office spaces leased through Tandem, we include hands‑on move‑in support as part of the service.

While a traditional brokerage process often ends once a lease is signed, we stay involved to help coordinate what comes next.

We provide hands‑on support to help you get set up smoothly after signing — including internet, furniture, utilities, insurance, access control, cleaning, moving logistics, deposits, fees, and timelines.

If your space includes Tandem Concierge, you'll have a single point of contact to help coordinate setup, manage sequencing, and keep everything moving through occupancy.