Hire
a Commercial Realtors® Agent
to Represent You
In most cases, the seller pays all commissions, so hiring
one of our buyer agents can cost you nothing. |
Why?
You get the professional leverage of a trained commercial
agent to guide you through site selection, lease negotiations,
closing, and more - and in most cases, for free! |
Make
a Needs & Wants Checklist
Jot down a list of needs and wants considering factors
such as building size, parking requirements, customer
base, etc. |
Why?
You won't waste time looking at properties that will
not work for you. |
Carefully
Assess Location
Study location and observe traffic flow and accessibility. |
Why?
In commercial especially, location can make or break
a property's appreciation for resale value. |
Run
Title Chains
Find out the property's history. |
Why?
You may discover a wealth of information to help you
- the owner's name, date purchased, purchase price,
and more. |
Consider
the Area's Future Growth
Request a Market Approach to the Property Report.
Also, contact the Department of Transportation for
future highway and street plans. |
Why?
By being forward-thinking, you can forsee growth opportunities
or potential problems. |
Examine
Past Sales and Leases in the Area
Look at recent transactions on comparable properties. |
Why?
This can help you determine what to offer for the
property. |
Put
Less Cash Down
Spreading your capital over several properties will
maximize your investments. |
Why?
To keep your money diversified. |
Submit
Itemized List
When you submit an offer, list every item to be included
in the sale. |
Why?
Don't assume anything. The best policy is to itemize
everything just in case. |
Do
Inspections
Conduct phase 1 and phase 2 inspections. |
Why?
So you know what you're getting for your money. |