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Commercial Leasing & Tenant Representation
Helping businesses find the right space—and helping property owners find the right tenants.
Whether you're opening a new business, relocating, expanding, downsizing, or preparing to lease your commercial property, every lease deserves thoughtful planning and careful negotiation.Our role is to help clients evaluate opportunities, negotiate favorable lease terms, coordinate due diligence, and guide the transaction from the initial search or marketing process through a signed lease agreement.
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Our Philosophy
A commercial lease is more than a monthly payment.
It's a business decision that can influence operations, profitability, flexibility, and future growth.
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How We Can Help
Western Edge Property Group can assist with:
- Commercial Property Leasing
- Tenant Representation
- Landlord Representation
- Office Leasing
- Retail Leasing
- Industrial & Warehouse Leasing
- Commercial Site Selection
- Lease Renewals
- Marketing Commercial Space for Lease
- Property Tours
- Market Analysis
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Preparation & Negotiation
- Lease Negotiation
- Coordination with Attorneys, Lenders, CPAs, Inspectors, Contractors, and Other Professionals
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Our Role
Western Edge Property Group assists clients with marketing commercial properties for lease, locating commercial space, negotiating lease terms, and facilitating the leasing transaction.
Once a lease has been executed, some owners choose to self-manage their property while others hire a professional property management company. If ongoing management services are needed, we're happy to connect clients with local property management professionals.
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Common Commercial Lease Terms
Lease language carries real financial consequences. Each guide explains what the term means, why it matters, the misconceptions worth clearing up, and the questions to ask.
- Gross LeaseA lease where the landlord pays most or all operating expenses and the tenant pays a single, predictable rent.
- Modified Gross LeaseA middle-ground structure where landlord and tenant split operating expenses in a negotiated way.
- Triple Net (NNN) LeaseA structure where the tenant pays base rent plus property taxes, insurance, and maintenance.
- CAM ChargesThe shared costs of operating and maintaining areas all tenants use, billed as a pro-rata share.
- Letter of Intent (LOI)A preliminary document outlining the main business terms before a formal lease is drafted.
- Tenant Improvements (TI)Modifications made to a space so it fits the tenant's use, and the negotiated question of who pays.
- Percentage LeaseA retail structure where rent includes a base amount plus a percentage of sales above a threshold.
- Option to RenewA negotiated right to extend the lease for an additional term under stated conditions.
- Assignment & SubleasingThe provisions governing whether a tenant may transfer the lease or rent space to someone else.
- Exclusive Use ClausesProvisions limiting competing uses in a property, and limits on how a tenant may use its own space.
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Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease
- How much space do I really need?
- What is my total monthly occupancy cost?
- What expenses are included?
- Are CAM charges reasonable?
- What improvements are included?
- What are my renewal options?
- What restrictions apply to my business?
- Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
- Are there signage restrictions?
- What happens if I need to expand or terminate early?
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Commercial Leasing Tools
Tools in development to help you compare space, model occupancy cost, and plan a move.
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Related Resources
The most successful real estate decisions often involve collaboration between several professionals working toward the same goal. Understanding each person's role helps you ask better questions and make more confident decisions.
- Commercial Financing
- Commercial Appraisers
- Commercial Property Inspectors
- Commercial Property Managers
- Commercial Attorneys
- Accountants & CPAs
- Financial Planners
- Investment Analysis
Every commercial lease is unique. Depending on the property and your business, you may also benefit from consulting an attorney, CPA, lender, inspector, contractor, or other qualified professional before signing a lease.
Let's Find the Right Space—or the Right Tenant
Whether you're searching for commercial space or preparing to lease your property, I'd be happy to help you evaluate your options, market your property, negotiate lease terms, and guide you through the leasing process from the initial conversation to a signed lease agreement.
Schedule a Commercial Leasing Consultation