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Why use this toolkit?

Get smart tips on buying or leasing commercial real estate and find answers to your questions about financing, negotiating a lease and pitfalls to watch out for.

What's included

  • Guide: Buying Commercial Real Estate

    Learn how to budget, negotiate and choose the right advisors.

  • How to negotiate a commercial lease effectively

    Negotiate like a pro to get the right lease—at the right price—for your needs.

  • How to get approved for commercial real estate financing

    Get tips on how to prepare for a meeting with your banker and maximize your odds of getting a loan.

  • Real estate assessment tool

    Answer a few questions to decide whether it’s better for you to buy or lease.

  • 7 commercial real estate surprises to avoid

    See our tips on costs you may have overlooked and how to prepare for them.

  • Video: Should I buy or lease my commercial space?

    Learn the pros and cons of each strategy.

Format

Multiple documents

Category

Money and finance

Who is it for?

Entrepreneurs

Make the right decisions for your business when it comes to buying or leasing real estate.

Financial managers

Draw up a purchase or lease budget and factor in expenses that you may have overlooked.

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