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Questions I get every week
How early should I start before my lease expires?
Twelve to twenty-four months. It sounds early, but it's the difference between negotiating with options and negotiating against a deadline. A landlord who knows you have nowhere else to go is in a very different conversation than one who knows you do.
What will a landlord ask me for?
Usually business financial statements, tax returns, ownership and business history, and often a personal guaranty or other financial backing. For retail in particular, expect to be asked for a business plan or a flip book as well — landlords want to see the concept, not just the credit. Knowing all of that up front keeps the process from stalling once terms are on the table.
Do you only work on industrial and warehouse space?
That's where most of my clients are, but no. Office, flex, retail and investment property are all part of the practice — the discipline is the same regardless of the building type.
Is my lease renewal actually negotiable?
Almost always, and most business owners don't realize it. A renewal is a new deal. Rate, term, escalations, improvement allowance and options are all on the table if you start the conversation with time to spare.
Should I buy my building instead of leasing it?
Sometimes. It depends on your capital position, how long you plan to stay, and what ownership does to your balance sheet. We run the numbers before anyone falls in love with a building.
How does your fee work?
My fee depends on which side of the transaction you're on:
- Leasing space as a tenant? The landlord typically pays my fee — not you.
- Buying a property? The seller typically pays my fee — not you.
- Leasing out your property (you're the landlord)? You pay a pre-agreed fee, split with any other agent involved in the deal.
- Selling your property? We negotiate a fee together, based on a percentage of the sale price.
In short: as a buyer or tenant, you generally don't pay me directly. As a landlord or seller, you do.