So, How Do I Find the Right Space for My Business?

By Matthew Schweitzer, Vice President - North Rim Partners

I've been working in commercial real estate for over 15 years (talk about flying by, but that's another story) and have worked with many businesses that have gone through the process of finding a new home. Usually, the process starts one of two ways; the business owner knows someone in the business that can help or they start looking at buildings and call the listing brokers to see the space.

What the business owners don't realize is that they can save a lot of time and money by working with a professional to help them through the process.

So how do we help you find the right place for your business? Glad you asked! The most critical part of the process is at the beginning when we do a thorough interview so we can discover all of the details that will make the perfect space, not just one that works. Once we have compiled our client's "Top Ten" list, we scour the market place to find all the potential spaces that fit the top ten criteria. The physical tour process doesn't occur until we have taken the time to do a "paper" tour of the city and create a short list of spaces to see.

There is the common misconception that prevents people from asking us for help, and that is the belief that they are going to have to pay an arm and a leg for our services. The truth is that once the lease is signed, the building's landlord pays the leasing commission. There is a tremendous value in having us be a part of your team, how could you not call us?

If you need a new home for your business, or know someone else that does, please don't hesitate to call us. We always appreciate your referrals and know that timing is critical. If you are in a current lease and would like us to do a review, we can help with the planning of your business' future. It's our goal to be apart of your team as your real estate advisor.