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COMPANY
PRESENTATION
JUNE 2017
Exhibit 99.1

Significant value creation opportunities
Proven execution
Experienced management team
WHY
TIER?
Focused strategy
High-quality portfolio
Austin I Dallas I Houston I Charlotte I Nashville I Atlanta I Denver 2

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Domain 7
FOCUSED
STRATEGY
Delivered 2015

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Value Creation
Proven track record in publicly-
traded real estate companies
Successful history of investing &
creating value in target markets
Ability to complete complex
transactions
Demonstrated path toward long-
term value creation
Seven Target Growth Markets
High-quality, Class A office
properties
High-growth, demand-driven
markets
Amenity-rich, high-density
submarkets – TIER1 submarkets
Emphasis on LIVE.WORK.PLAY
environments
Targeted Approach
TIER ONE Property Services
Unparalleled customer service &
operational excellence
Operating & developing to highest
sustainability standards
A leader in BOMA 360
designations
Significant LEED & Energy Star
certifications
Focus + Strategy
5950 Sherry Lane, Dallas
Experience + Innovation
Domain 8, Austin
Service + Sustainability
Bank of America Plaza, Charlotte

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Seven Target Growth Markets
TIER REIT targets high-growth, demand-driven TIER1 submarkets that will
benefit most from population and office-using employment growth
Denver
Houston
Austin
Atlanta
Nashville
Dallas
Charlotte
CBD
The Domain
Southwest
The Galleria
Katy Freeway West
Westchase
Uptown
SouthPark
Preston Center
Plano Legacy
Uptown
Current market location
Midtown
Buckhead
CBD / LoDo
Platte River
Cherry Creek
CBD
West End
The Gulch
Target growth market

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Houston Update
Eldridge Place
9% of leases expire through 1Q’19
Attractive rental rates relative to
recent deliveries
33% of Houston NOI in 1Q’17
BriarLake Plaza
3% of leases expire through 1Q’19
Highest rents in Westchase
submarket
50% of Houston NOI in 1Q’17
Loop Central
8% of leases expire through 1Q’19
Moderate price point driving
current tenant demand
17% of Houston NOI in 1Q’17
Known move-outs
Lease Expirations (SF in 000s)
Other expirations
Minimal lease expirations through March 20191 with tenant activity accelerating
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
1 Reflects leases expiring between June 2017 and March 2019

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Austin Update
Third + Shoal
Best-in-class development located
in the heart of CBD’s “New
Downtown”
Designed for dynamic companies
seeking to attract top employee
talent
Poised to capitalize on historically
low vacancy, limited competitive
development and robust tenant
demand
The Domain
Significant control of highly
attractive, fully-leased micro-
market
Key land holdings provide
unparalleled value creation
opportunity
Strong potential for cash flow
growth through both development
and significant mark-to-market
leasing opportunities
The Terrace
Commands highest rental rates in
the prestigious Southwest
submarket
High barriers to new development in
this protected, environmentally-
sensitive area
Strong potential for cash flow
growth through significant
mark-to-market leasing
opportunities
Rendering Rendering

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Acquired 2015
PROVEN
EXECUTION
The Domain
Rendering

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Strategic Plan
Positioned for growth &
long-term value creation for stockholders
Recycling Strengthening Growing

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Transformation
Experienced public company management team
executing on long-term focused strategy
Reduced from 36 to 8 operating markets
Over $1.5 billion in non-target sales since December 2014
Reallocating capital into target growth markets
2010 Today

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Strengthening Results
• Sold over $1.5B of assets
• Sharpened focus to eight operating markets2
• Increased target market NOI from 42% to 85%
• 97% secured to 82% unsecured
• 9.6x to 7.3x Net Debt to EBITDA
• Reduced borrowing cost from 5.6% to 3.5%2
• Completed spend of deferred capital
• Achieved full dividend coverage during 2016
• On track for increased coverage in 2017
• 90.2% occupancy at 3.31.17
• Renewed 138K SF of 2017 Houston expirations
Results1 Objective
Strengthening
Dispose of
Non-Target
Assets
Strengthen
Balance
Sheet
Maintain
Occupancy
Manage
Capital
Expenditures
Refresh
Board of
Directors
• Non-executive chairman
• All directors new since 2014; 5 of 6 independent
• Significant public company, REIT and real estate
experience, providing competitive advantage
1 Since September 2014
2 Pro forma for the pending disposition of Fifth Third Columbus

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Recycling Results
• Selectively redeployed $385mm of sales proceeds
into target markets
• Invested in best-in-class properties & high-yielding
new construction with a 34% increase in net rents
• Domain 8 delivered 98% leased (FB and AMZN)
• Commenced Third + Shoal in Austin CBD
• 5950 Sherry Lane in strategic swap
• The Domain – 2015 and 2017
• Strategic land parcels in Dallas & Austin
Results1 Objective
Sharpen Focus
& Enhance
Quality
Develop In
Target
Markets
Acquire In
Target
Markets
Routine
Recycling
Maximize strategic value of individual core assets &
recycle capital into new value creation opportunities
Recycling
1 Since September 2014

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CREATING
VALUE
Bank of America Plaza
Redevelopment to deliver 2017

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The Domain
Austin, Texas
Creating Value: Development of Domain 8
Primary Tenants
Value
creation:
$11mm to $14mm1
1 Development potential incremental value calculated using stabilized NOI from development and a 5.5%-6.0% exit capitalization rate less actual
development costs, at ownership share
Domain 8 (Rendering) Domain 8
Quick Facts
291K SF with 12 stories
Pedestal parking 3.7/1,000
Walk to Whole Foods, Rock Rose,
Domain NORTHSIDE Shops
Development begins
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2015 2016 2017
Delivery
Timeline
Leasing hits 94% Delivery at 98% leased
d
8

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CBD
Austin, Texas
Creating Value: Development of Third + Shoal
Potential
value creation:
$22mm to $27mm1
1 Development potential incremental value calculated using stabilized NOI from development and a 5.5%-6.0% exit capitalization rate less budgeted
development costs, at ownership share
Development & lease
negotiations begin
201
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2017 2018
Delivery
Timeline
Delivery
Third + Shoal (Rendering) Third + Shoal (Rendering)
Quick Facts
345K SF with 29 stories
Pedestal parking 2.5/1,000
Located in the heart of CBD’s
“New Downtown”
Special Features
Two 26’ clear height loft-style floors
4K SF rooftop terrace & eleven outdoor
balconies overlooking Lady Bird Lake
Bike valet & storage with direct access to
Austin bikeways and trails

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Domain 12 (Rendering)
Creating Value: Future Development
Domain 11 & 12, Austin, TX
~640K net rentable SF
~8.5%+ est. development yield
Legacy District, Plano, TX
~570K net rentable SF in two phase
~8.5%+ est. development yield
1 Development potential incremental value calculated using stabilized NOI from above developments and a 5.5%-6.0% exit capitalization rate less
estimated development costs
Legacy District (Rendering)
Potential
value creation:
$285mm to $375mm1
Domain 9, 10, D & G, Austin, TX
~660K net rentable SF in three phases
Domain 9 & 10 currently in design
Opportunity to create ~$5.95 to $7.80/share of incremental value through future development
Domain 9 (Rendering)

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Creating Value: Redevelopment
Re-energizing the intersection of Trade & Tryon - the “Main & Main” of Charlotte’s CBD
1 Redevelopment potential incremental value calculated using estimated NOI from new ~25K SF of retail space less prior rate and $2/SF estimated
value for remainder of building and a 6.0%-7.0% exit capitalization rate less budgeted redevelopment costs
$25mm redevelopment scheduled to
deliver in 2017
Featuring new entrance, lobby, and
~25K SF of new retail space
including signature dining &
entertainment
Executed leases on 58% of
new retail space
Net occupancy up over 640 bps
& rental rates up over 9.5%
since redevelopment announced
Bank of America Plaza
Potential
incremental
value creation:
$7mm to $12mm1

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Mark-to-Market Rents
Creating Value: Leasing
Stabilize Occupancy at 93%
The Terrace
Eldridge Place
In-place rents 14%-24% below market
for tenants expiring through 2019
Opportunity to lease up to 350K SF
of vacant space
1 Mark-to-market potential incremental value calculated using incremental estimated NOI from re-leasing SF expiring through 2019 at Bank of America
Plaza, The Terrace, and Domain 4 at current market rates (less estimated $2/SF for Bank of America rate attributed to redevelopment) and a 6.0%-
7.0% NOI exit capitalization rate less $40/SF estimated leasing capital
2 Stabilized occupancy potential incremental value calculated using estimated NOI generated from increasing occupancy of Two BriarLake Plaza,
Eldridge Place, and Burnett Plaza at 90% NOI margins of current market rates and a 6.0%-7.0% NOI exit capitalization rate less $40/SF estimated
leasing capital
Bank of America Plaza BriarLake Plaza
Potential
incremental
value creation:
$185mm to $220mm1,2

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BALANCE
SHEET
BriarLake Plaza
Phase II delivered 2014

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Capital structure as of 3.31.17 ($mm)
1 Represents capital structure and liquidity as of 3.31.17 pro forma for the sales of the Colorado Building and 1325 G Street on 4.27.17 and the pending
disposition of Fifth Third Columbus
2 Estimated equity value is based on diluted shares outstanding multiplied by consensus NAV of $22.16 per share
Capital Structure1
39%
61%
Total estimated
enterprise value:
$1,748
Debt Maturities ($mm)
$0
$16 $80 $78
$275
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2017 2018 2019 Thereafter
$300
Mortgage debt
Unsecured bank debt
Total liquidity at 3.31.17 $243mm

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1 Represents portfolio and capital structure as of 3Q’14 and 1Q’17 pro forma for the sales of the Colorado Building and 1325 G Street on 4.27.17 and the
pending disposition of Fifth Third Columbus
2 EBITDA and NOI reflect annualized adjusted 3Q’14 EBITDA and NOI, and annualized and adjusted 1Q’17 EBITDA and NOI pro forma for the sales of the
Colorado Building and 1325 G Street on 4.27.17 and the pending disposition of Fifth Third Columbus
Credit Statistics
Credit statistics
9.30.141 3.31.171
Long-
Term
Targets
Net debt / annualized adj. EBITDA2 9.6x 6.8x <6.5x
Net debt / total est. enterprise value 53% 39% <40%
Mortgage debt / total est. enterprise value 53% 10% <20%
Fixed charge coverage 1.5x 2.9x >3.0x
Unencumbered NOI / total NOI2 3% 82% >65%

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Future Capital Warehouse
Recycling
500 East Pratt
Woodcrest
Louisville Portfolio
Funding source for selective acquisitions and development opportunities
Estimated capital
of ~$175mm, plus
routine recycling

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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
5950 Sherry Lane
Acquired 2014

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Experienced Management Team
Significant real estate & public company experience spanning 30+ years
Jim Sharp
EVP
Capital Markets
Bill Reister
EVP & Chief
Investment Officer
Heath Johnson
Managing Director
Asset Management
Dallas Lucas
EVP & Chief
Financial Officer
Scott Fordham
President & Chief
Executive Officer
Scott McLaughlin
Senior Vice President
Investor Relations
Our team is 100% committed to optimizing the value of TIER’s common stock
through execution of our strategic plan or pursuing other strategic alternatives,
including public or private execution

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Top-tier market with a highly educated workforce
combined with pro-business government policy
• 9.8% Class A vacancy, up from 8.8% in prior year
• YoY: 3.6% Class A rent growth / 0.9mm SF net absorption
• 1Q’17: 5.0% Class A rent growth / 0.2mm SF net absorption
• 2.3mm SF under construction, ~63% preleased
• Five-year forecast of 2.9% avg. annual rent growth
Austin
The Domain
The Terrace
Third + Shoal
The Terrace Domain 7
Office-Using Employment & Population Growth1
Portfolio Snapshot
Sources: Moody's Analytics; BLS; CoStar Portfolio Strategy As of 17Q1
(10%)
(8%)
(6%)
(4%)
(2%)
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Austin Office-Using Employment Growth
National Office-Using Employment Growth
Austin Working Age Population Growth
National Working Age Population Growth
Employment & Population Growth (YoY)
Market Commentary1
1 Based on Moody’s Analytics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CoStar Portfolio Strategy, and JLL as of 1Q’17
Third+Shoal (Rendering)

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Dallas’ diversified economy, affordability, location and quality
of labor have put it on many corporate relocation lists
• 16.9% Class A vacancy, down from 17.0% in prior year
• YoY: 2.5% Class A rent growth / 3.1mm SF net absorption
• 1Q’17: 1.6% Class A rent growth / 1.5mm SF net absorption
• 9.7mm SF under construction, ~68% preleased
• Five-year forecast of 2.7% avg. annual rent growth
Dallas-Fort Worth
Burnett Plaza 5950 Sherry Lane Legacy (Rendering)
5950 Sherry
Lane
Burnett
Plaza
Legacy
District
1 Based on Moody’s Analytics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CoStar Portfolio Strategy, and JLL as of 1Q’17
Office-Using Employment & Population Growth1
Portfolio Snapshot
Sources: Moody's Analytics; BLS; CoStar Portfolio Strategy As of 17Q1
(8%)
(6%)
(4%)
(2%)
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Dallas - Fort Worth Office-Using Employment Growth
National Office-Using Employment Growth
Dallas - Fort Worth Working Age Population Growth
National Working Age Population Growth
Employment & Population Growth (YoY)
Market Commentary1

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Houston
Energy-related headwinds have shown signs of tapering,
though office demand will take time to return to normal
• 21.9% Class A vacancy, up from 21.1% in prior year
• YoY: 4.3% Class A rent compression / (0.5mm) SF net absorption
• 1Q’17: 1.0% Class A rent compression / (0.2mm) SF net absorption
• Sublease inventory of ~11.3mm SF as of 1Q’17
• 2.3mm SF under construction, ~44% preleased
BriarLake
Plaza
Loop
Central
Eldridge
Place
BriarLake Plaza Loop Central Eldridge Place
Office-Using Employment & Population Growth1
Portfolio Snapshot
Sources: Moody's Analytics; BLS; CoStar Portfolio Strategy As of 17Q1
(8%)
(6%)
(4%)
(2%)
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Houston Office-Using Employment Growth
National Office-Using Employment Growth
Houston Working Age Population Growth
National Working Age Population Growth
Employment & Population Growth (YoY)
Market Commentary1
1 Based on Moody’s Analytics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CoStar Portfolio Strategy, and JLL as of 1Q’17

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Charlotte’s central location, affordable living costs and young,
educated workforce make it a banking and finance hub
• 9.8% Class A vacancy, up from 9.0% in prior year
• YoY: 4.4% Class A rent growth / (0.2mm) SF net absorption
• 1Q’17: 1.5% Class A rent growth / 0.1mm SF net absorption
• 1.0mm SF under construction, ~59% preleased
• Five-year forecast of 2.9% avg. annual rent growth
Charlotte
Bank of
America Plaza
Bank of America Plaza
Office-Using Employment & Population Growth1
Portfolio Snapshot
Sources: Moody's Analytics; BLS; CoStar Portfolio Strategy As of 17Q1
(10%)
(8%)
(6%)
(4%)
(2%)
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Charlotte Office-Using Employment Growth
National Office-Using Employment Growth
Charlotte Working Age Population Growth
National Working Age Population Growth
Employment & Population Growth (YoY)
Market Commentary1
1 Based on Moody’s Analytics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CoStar Portfolio Strategy, and JLL as of 1Q’17 for the Charlotte CBD

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Nashville
Office-Using Employment & Population Growth1
Nashville's economic diversity, mix of private and public
industry, and low costs of business fuel office demand
• 8.3% Class A vacancy, up from 4.6% in prior year
• YoY: 0.8% Class A rent growth / 1.0mm SF net absorption
• 1Q’17: 1.1% Class A rent growth / (0.4mm) SF net absorption
• 1.7mm SF under construction, ~53% preleased
• Five-year forecast of 3.2% avg. annual rent growth
Plaza at
MetroCenter
Plaza at MetroCenter
Portfolio Snapshot
Sources: Moody's Analytics; BLS; CoStar Portfolio Strategy As of 17Q1
(10%)
(8%)
(6%)
(4%)
(2%)
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Nashville Office-Using Employment Growth
National Office-Using Employment Growth
Nashville Working Age Population Growth
National Working Age Population Growth
Employment & Population Growth (YoY)
Market Commentary1
1 Based on Moody’s Analytics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CoStar Portfolio Strategy, and JLL as of 1Q’17

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Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including discussion and analysis of the financial condition of us and our
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not limited to: (i) market disruptions and economic conditions experienced by the economy or real estate industry as a whole and the local
economic conditions in the markets in which our properties are located; (ii) our ability to renew expiring leases and lease vacant spaces at
favorable rates or at all; (iii) the inability of tenants to continue paying their rent obligations due to bankruptcy, insolvency or a general
downturn in their business; (iv) the availability of cash flow from operating activities to fund distributions and capital expenditures; (v) our
ability to raise capital in the future by issuing additional equity or debt securities, selling our assets or otherwise to fund our future capital
needs; (vi) the availability and terms of financing, including the impact of higher interest rates on the cost and/or availability of financing;
(vii) our ability to strategically acquire, develop or dispose of assets on favorable terms or at all; (viii) our level of debt and the terms and
limitations imposed on us by our debt agreements; (ix) our ability to retain our executive officers and other key personnel; (x) unfavorable
changes in laws or regulations impacting our business or our assets; and (xi) factors that could affect our ability to qualify as a real estate
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Significant value creation opportunities
INVESTMENT
RATIONALE
Austin I Dallas I Houston I Charlotte I Nashville I Atlanta I Denver 32
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Proven execution
Experienced management team
Focused strategy
High-quality portfolio