Working with me gives you a business partner whose main job is to help you find the right commercial space for you at the best possible price. I’m here to help make the process easier for you, like understanding and interpreting all the paperwork. But most of all, living and working in Stratford means I have the “inside scoop” on what’s going on (and coming) in our market so you have this information at your fingertips.
Whether this is your first foray into commercial investing or you’re an experience professional, there are fundamental cornerstones of purchasing commercial that ensure your success:
Property Search:
- Are you looking for a space close to your customers, your workers, your suppliers, your home, etc.?
- It’s essential to understand the market value of the property you’re considering in this city. Stratford is full of historic commercial buildings — ensure you understand the implications in both the immediate and longterm (heritage designations, which buildings have been part of city refurbishments, etc.)
- Consider square footage, usages, zoning, growth potential, parking, etc.
Zoning and Fees
- Check with the right people in the right municipal offices to ensure all of your questions are answered, including the ones you don’t know to ask. Will a zoning amendment be needed?
- Insurance — who are the best local providers to work with? What will you need to protect yourself and your investment?
- Confirm you know the municipal, provincial, and/or federal taxes that may apply.
Closing the Sale
- Choose a local lawyer well versed in commercial real estate and Stratford-specific concerns.
- Renovations, repairs, and environmental audits — have you accounted for all of these? Have the best local professionals lined up?
- Be prepared for being one of multiple offers and plan accordingly.
Commercial real estate requires an extra level of privacy assurance. As your REALTOR® I ensure:
– Agent password protected
– Stringent privacy standards
– Malware prevention
– Virtual privacy and security measures
– Encrypted data
– Cloud security
– No third party information sales