Why We Updated Our Brand

Joshua Waitman

Jul 3, 2025

"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do." — Henry Ford

Ford said this over a century ago, when every industrialist had a bold idea and a big promise. His message was simple: reputation isn't built on plans — it's built on work.

That mindset hits close to home for us.

Tenant Realty Advisors has spent the last 25 years doing exactly that: helping tenants secure the right space, negotiate strong terms, and avoid costly mistakes. We've built our reputation on outcomes, not promises.

Bill Beck, our founder, has been in the commercial real estate business for nearly 50 years. He's been in the game longer than some of our clients have been alive. And that experience is what this firm was built on.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Tenant Realty Advisors, and while the industry has changed a lot, our mission hasn't. What has changed is how people find us. And that's why we updated our brand.

 

First Impressions Matter

Imagine this: You're looking for an attorney. Your friend refers you to "his guy" and you show up to his office in a run-down building with a broken elevator. The lobby smells weird. His office is cluttered with papers stacked everywhere. He's wearing a wrinkled shirt, scuffed shoes, and hasn't shaved in days.

Even if he's brilliant, you're probably not hiring him. Why? Because first impressions matter. If you do good work, your brand should show it. Most first impressions happen online now through your website, LinkedIn, or that logo on the email signature.

After 25 years of getting deals done the right way, we realized our online presence didn't reflect who we are. That needed to change.

 

What's New — and What Isn't

We didn't change who we are. We just made it obvious. The new brand clears up what we've always done:

We work for tenants. Only tenants.

We help Idaho businesses make smart real estate decisions — at no cost to them.

And we get deals done right.

What's new?

The logo's new. The colors and typography actually belong in this decade.

The website makes it clear what we do and who we serve.

We're telling the story better online and off.

 

The Branding Means Something

Long before branding meant logos and color palettes, it meant something much simpler and a lot more permanent. A brand was a mark burned into a hide, not for aesthetics, but for clarity. It told everyone: this is mine.

That's what this refresh is about. Not changing who we are, but making it unmistakably clear whose side we're on.

The logo mark shows the corner of a building, a nod to the fact that we're always in your corner.

Landlords have agents, attorneys, property managers, and years of experience backing them up. Tenants deserve the same level of advocacy: someone in their corner too.

Real estate decisions stick around. Your lease affects your business for years.

You need someone who gets the market, knows the players, and fights only for you.

That's the role we've always played. Now the brand makes it obvious.

 

Why Now

I joined Tenant Realty Advisors at the end of last year, and coming in with fresh eyes made something clear: we had a gap between the quality of our work and how we presented ourselves digitally.

The 25th anniversary felt like the right time to close that gap. We weren't broken. We were just looking outdated.

In today's market, clarity isn't optional. Business owners are making faster decisions with less time to figure out who does what. We needed a brand that immediately communicated our value and eliminated any confusion about our role.

 

What's Next

This isn't just about looking better. It's about building on 25 years of success and setting the foundation for the next 25.

Better tools. More resources. Stronger presence across Idaho.

Same mission. Same mindset. Just finally dressed for the job we've been doing all along.

 

Thank You

To our clients and partners: thanks for trusting us with big decisions, for the referrals and teamwork.

To Idaho business owners: thanks for building something worth being part of.

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950 W. Bannock St., Suite 400 Boise, ID 83702

© 2025 Tenant Realty Advisors. All Rights Reserved.

950 W. Bannock St., Suite 400 Boise, ID 83702

© 2025 Tenant Realty Advisors. All Rights Reserved.

950 W. Bannock St., Suite 400 Boise, ID 83702