Touring Checklist

Posted by: Garrett K.

Touring Checklist   
Completed Notes
    Pricing:    
    1. What is the $/square foot   
    2. Is that annual or monthly pricing?   
    3. What does the pricing include?   
  

  4. What expenses am I going to be responsible for?   
    5. Is the bulding for sale?   
    6. What have the expenses been for the last few years so I can better understand my pass through expense exposure?   
    7. Is there a Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance?    

    Square Footage:   
    1. Expansion opportunities within the building?   
    2. What is the load factor of the building?   

    Specific Space Issues:   
    1. How long has the space been vacant?   
    2. Can the space be increased or decreased?   
    3. What is the current build out?   
    4. is there a shared conference room in the building?   
    5. Is there a charge for after hours air conditioning? What time does it begin?   
    6. Is the space wired for phone or data?   
    7. Is the space a sub -lease?    
    8. What is the term of the lease?   
    9. Is furniture available?   
    10. Will the landlord agree to renewals and for what period?   

    Industrial specific space questions:   
    1. What is the clear height?   
    2. What is the zoning?   
    3. Do I need a Conditional Use Permit to operate here?   

    Commute:   
    Where is the closest parking options and pricing?   
    How many stalls could you purchase?   
    How many stalls would be allocated in my lease?   
    Where is the closest public transit stop?   

    Security:   
    Have there been recent issues in the building or the neighborhood?   
    Is there a security guard on site? What are their hours?   
    Is there key card access to the building? Suite?   

    Neighborhood:   
    Are there good local coffee shops?   
    Are there good local restaurants?   
    Are there good places to entertain clients nearby   
    Are there hotels nearby?   

    Building Amenities:   
    Is there a shared conference room?   
    Is there a property manager on site to deal with problems?   
 

Last updated: 09.15.2008 10:36 AM