Article submitted by Jim Allen,  Sales and Leasing Agent at Saurage Rotenberg Commercial Real Estate

Article written by Nellie Day– Wed, About.com Real Estate Business

Not all office space is equal, which is why a class system exists to categorize the age, amenities, aesthetics and general infrastructure of buildings. These classes are used to determine the space’s price, though many experts argue that the classifications are subjective.

Class A
The highest-quality space on the market is considered Class A. These spaces are generally newly constructed, and have been outfitted with top-of-the-line fixtures, amenities and systems. To read this article in its entirety click HERE.


 Jim Allen earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and his masters from Louisiana State University.  In addition to his multiple degrees he has taken numerous coursework in banking, marketing, accounting, and business law.  As a complement to his sales experience, Jim also has 25 years experience in commercial real estate financing.

Saurage Rotenberg Commercial Real Estate is a member of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce (BRAC); the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce; the Baton Rouge Better Business Bureau; the Louisiana Commercial Data Base (LACDB); and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Several agents, on an individual basis, are members of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR), the Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute (CCIM); the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR); and the Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS® Commercial Investment Division (CID).