Leasing

Find the right space. Negotiate the right terms.

I help businesses and property owners in Michigan secure great leases—backed by data,
clear communication, and firm negotiation. Whether you’re opening your first location,
expanding, or stabilizing a portfolio, I make the process simple and strategic.

Who I Serve

Tenants/Occupiers: Retail, office, medical, industrial/flex, restaurant, e-commerce/last-mile, professional services, and startups.

Landlords/Owners: Single assets to multi-property portfolios seeking qualified tenants and lower vacancy.

Tenant Representation

Needs & Budget Planning

Use, size, parking/utility needs, timeline, and total occupancy cost targets.

Market & Site Selection

Location modeling (traffic, demographics, drive-time), on/off-market options.

Tours & Comparables

Curated shortlist with rent comps, TI expectations, and hidden costs (CAM/OpEx).

Financials & Proposals

Side-by-side deal analysis, proposals, and counter-offers.

LOI & Lease Negotiation

Economics (base rent, escalations, free rent, TI), protections (exclusives, co-tenancy, assignment).

Build-Out to Opening

Vendor introductions, permitting guidance, and timeline coordination through possession.

Key negotiation levers for tenants: base rent & annual bumps, TI allowance, free rent, caps on CAM/OpEx, exclusive use, signage, personal guaranty limits, renewal/expansion/termination options (ROFO/ROFR).

Landlord Representation

Positioning & Pricing

Target tenant profiles, rent strategy, and incentive structure.

Marketing & Exposure

Professional listing, syndication, targeted outreach, and tour management.

Screening & Underwriting

Financials, use fit, build-out feasibility, and credit review.

Negotiation & Lease-Up

LOIs through signed leases, coordinating TI scope and timelines.

Portfolio Strategy

Renewals, re-tenanting plans, and mix optimization to drive NOI.

Lease Types Explained

Property Types

Service Areas

Process (Simple & Transparent)

1-

Discovery Call

Goals, budget, timing, use requirements

2-

Market Scan & Shortlist

Curated spaces with comps and total cost estimates

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Tours – on-site evaluation

Build-out feasibility, and next steps

4-

Proposals & Analysis

Side-by-side economics and risk protections

5-

LOI & Legal Review

Negotiate terms; coordinate with your attorney

6-

Build-Out & Possession

TI coordination and a smooth path to opening

What to Prepare (Tenants)