Are getting ready to move your business to a new location? If so, you'll need the help of a real estate agent to help find commercial property. Here are some things to consider when making this big purchase.

How Busy Is The Area?

You likely want a business located in an area that gets plenty of traffic so that your building has high visibility. That's why it helps to have an assessment done on the area where you are looking to purchase. The city that the building is located in may have detailed information on how busy an area is, or your commercial real estate agent can help you with this task. You don't want to make the mistake of buying in an area where your business won't generate interest due to people not seeing it.

Is The Area Zoned For Your Business?

You may be looking for commercial property, but you need to be aware that you can't just buy any building that you want for your specific business. The city may have zoning ordinances that determine what business can be placed in any part of the town. For example, there may be limitations on where a local bar can be located, such as it having to be a certain amount of feet away from a public school. This will help narrow down your search from the start if you know that you're limited in placing your business in certain locations.

Can You Modify The Building? 

Another concern you'll want to look into is if the building can be modified for your purposes. For example, if you're creating a restaurant in a commercial space, you'll want to know if it is allowed to have a drive-through service in that area. You may be surprised that the city may have restrictions on what you can do with your commercial building. You don't necessarily have total freedom if you own the property. 

Does The Building Have Enough Storage?

Every business has different needs when it comes to storage, so it is a good idea to assess if the building's storage situation will work for you. You may discover that while the storefront works great for what you want to do, there is simply no room to store extra inventory that is not needed at the moment.

With these questions in mind, you'll have success working with a real estate agent to find a great building for your business. 

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