HOME ABOUT US SERVICES CASE STUDIES FAQ OPTINET CONTACT Frequently Asked Questions Leasing appears to be pretty straight forward, why would I need an outside resource? Aren't all leases about the same, give or take a few basis points? Can't my corporate lawyer or accounting firm act as my consultant in this area? How can I be assured that you will act in my best interest? Won't the cost of your services be greater than my oversights? What do I need to do to find out if there is money to be saved? Leasing appears to be pretty straight forward, why would I need an outside resource? Leasing is far more involved and complex than most realize. An industry expert can not only help you cut costs, but, can prevent you from making expensive mistakes. The Optimus Group will work with you to understand the goals and long-term plans of your company. We will convert these goals into a tangible plan to be rolled out across your entire company. Aren't all leases about the same, give or take a few basis points? NOT EVEN CLOSE! This widely held view handicaps most companies from conducting proper lease due diligence. For instance, a typical master lease contains 8,000 carefully crafted words that can make a low-interest rate turn into a department store credit card rate by the time the lease terminates. Ask any leasing rep and they will confirm that their competitors' contracts and business practices differ widely from their own and can add hundreds of basis points to the overall interest rate in a lease, let alone a portfolio of leases. The Optimus Group will act as your in-house lease advisor to screen the lease agreements and the lessors to make sure your interests are protected. Can't my general counsel or accounting firm review our leases? Your general counsel or accounting firm can provide valuable information to a specific segment of the process, but are they available when you need them. Are they willing to look at a dozen or more transactions throughout the year? Lawyers, CPAs, treasury, tax, risk management, field operations, user groups, vendors and accounts payable professionals all have valuable input in the process. The Optimus Group can act as your liaison to all departments. We will interview and incorporate their specific needs into the final lease product. How can I be assured that you will act in my best interest? The Optimus Group has never been affiliated with any leasing company and does not take fees for its services from lessors. We morally, ethically, and legally represent the interests of our clients, the lessee. The same question can be asked of a leasing rep. The best leasing rep, representing the best leasing company in the country, has a fiduciary responsibility to his or her employer, the leasing company. The leasing rep morally, ethically, and legally represents the interests of the lessor, not the lessee. Won't the cost of your services be more than my oversights? We guarantee net tangible savings to every client. The Optimus Group's fifteen year track record of savings exceeds $50,000 per million (5%) under lease. Our "Signature Ready Program" costs you only 1-2% depending on the size and tenure of our relationship. What do I need to do to find out if there is money to be saved? A phone call to The Optimus Group and your authorization to let us evaluate a current master lease and schedule is all it takes. We will then report our findings and the "hard savings" potential for your company.