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Finding the right Facilities Management partner can be challenging. 

With each company having its own cost models, competencies, and more, it can feel hard to know which one is right for you. We've made your search easier with this chart comparing the three major categories of FM providers with NEST's solution.

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Partners Tech-Only Companies Hybrid Partners NEST

Tech Fees
Management Fees
$30+ Per Store, Per Month; Hidden Back-end Fees; and Support Costs
Based on Program Size
Complementary for IFM Clients

FP&A Support
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Limited
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None
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None
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Full

Ownership
Often Publicly Owned
Often Private Equity Funded
Often Private Equity Funded
Privately Owned

Call Center
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Often International or Outsourced with Incurred Fees
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Often International or Outsourced with Incurred Fees
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Often International or Outsourced with Incurred Fees
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In-House and US-Based 24/7/365

Provider Compliance
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Not Guaranteed
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Not Guaranteed
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Not Guaranteed
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Guaranteed

Cost Model
Hourly Rate Model, Markup, Cost+
Fees Based on Work Order Costs
Hourly Rate Model, Markup, Cost+
Total Cost Model

Quality Assurance in the Field
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Through Provider Base
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None
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Through provider base
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In-House Nationwide Team

Competencies
Commercial Real Estate FM
Work Ticket System
Ancillary FM Expertise
360º, Customer-Centric IFM

Service Provider Tech Fees
Work Order % Fees
Up to $4 Per Work Order
Work Order % Fees
$0-based fees to All Service Providers