I help small business owners find and lease retail, restaurant, fitness, and office space across Orange County. I represent you, not the landlord, and in most deals the landlord pays my fee.
A commercial lease can lock you in for 5 to 10 years. The rent is only part of it. Who pays for repairs, how fast rent goes up, how much free rent and build-out money you get: that's where the real money is, and it's all negotiable.
In most leases the landlord pays the tenant rep's commission. You get someone negotiating on your side without a bill. I'll confirm how I'm paid before we start.
Zoning, parking, foot traffic, venting for a kitchen, floor load for equipment. I screen for the things that sink a business after the lease is signed.
NNN, CAM, TI, personal guarantee. I spent 20 years as a teacher, so I'll explain every term clearly before you sign anything.
15 minutes on your business, budget, size, area, and timing.
I pull on- and off-market options and we tour the best fits together.
I write the LOI and push for rent, free months, TI dollars, and fair terms.
I stay with you through lease review and move-in so nothing slips.
I'll reply within one business day with next steps and, if I have them, a few spaces worth a look. No obligation.
In most commercial leases, the landlord pays the commission for both agents. If a deal is structured differently, I'll tell you up front, before you commit to anything.
"Triple net" means you pay base rent plus your share of property taxes, insurance, and common-area maintenance (CAM). Two spaces with the same base rent can cost very different amounts once NNN is added. I'll show you the all-in number.
Often, yes. It's called a tenant improvement (TI) allowance, and it's one of the biggest things to negotiate, especially for restaurants and studios.
For most leases it's smart to have a real estate attorney review the final document. I handle the search and negotiation; they handle the legal review. I can recommend a few.