In the commercial real estate world, it is important to know what to look for when purchasing a policy. That is where smart purchasing comes in handy. Be sure to follow these tips to help you learn what you need to to avoid scams and save money on commercial property policies.
Know one’s market
To be successful in real estate, it is important to know one’s market. Oftentimes, relators who are successful in one market, such as large-scale commercial properties, will assume that their success will translate to other markets, such as small corporate properties. Doing the research to fully understand any new market that a relator is considering getting involved in is essential to sucess.
Bring digital camera
Bring your digital camera along, and use it. Be sure the photos capture any defects that exist in the unit, such as holes in the wall, and damaged or dirty carpets.
Before signing a lease agreement for an apartment or house rental, make sure you ask if they have a dumpster you can use to dispose of your trash or if you must pay separately for your trash to be removed. Some places even go as far as to tell you that you have to purchase a uniform trash can in a certain color with a maximum number of 2 bins allowed. Make sure you talk to your future landlord before signing anything.
In order to protect yourself, make sure that the agreement that you and your broker decide on is put in writing. Add some conditions to it that will allow you to terminate them within five to ten days with a written notice if they are not doing their job well.
As you can see from the previous tips, commercial real estate purchasing can really make a difference in whether you get a good policy or a bad one. It takes a lot of research and common sense, but it is all worth it in the end to have a good policy that will protect your commercial property.
