Landlord representation
Vacant space costs money every month. I help owners price, market, and lease commercial space to tenants who will stay and pay.
Landlord representation
Every month a commercial space sits empty, the owner pays taxes, insurance, and upkeep with nothing coming in. But filling it with the wrong tenant can cost more: unpaid rent, a damaged space, and a second vacancy a year later.
Leasing commercial space is a balance between speed and quality. The right asking rent brings inquiries. The right concessions close deals. The right tenant pays for years and makes the rest of the property more valuable.
I help owners set realistic terms, market the space to businesses and their brokers, check each prospect's financial strength, and negotiate a lease that protects the property's income.
Who I help
Owners with vacant space
You have an empty suite or building and need it producing income. I assess why it has not leased and what will change that.
New owners
You have just bought a property and need to fill space or replace weak tenants. I build a leasing plan that supports the value you paid for.
Owners with a tenant leaving
Your tenant has given notice or their lease is ending. I start marketing early so the gap between tenants is as short as possible.
On your side at every step
Recommend rent and terms
Based on competing spaces and recent leases in the area.
Prepare the marketing
Photos, floor plans, and a clear description of the space and its costs.
Market widely
Commercial listing platforms, tenant brokers, and direct outreach to local businesses.
Qualify prospects
Financial statements, credit, business experience, and intended use.
Negotiate
Letters of intent, concessions, and lease business terms.
Coordinate the lease
I work with your attorney through signing and tenant move-in.
How it works, step by step
Property review and pricing
Week 1I inspect the space, review competing properties, and recommend asking rent, lease type, and the concessions you should be prepared to offer.
Marketing launch
Weeks 1 to 2The space is photographed and listed, and I notify tenant brokers and target businesses.
Inquiries and showings
ongoingI respond to prospects, show the space, and report activity and feedback to you.
Proposals and negotiation
1 to 3 weeks per prospectInterested tenants submit a letter of intent. I review their financials and negotiate the main terms.
Lease signing
2 to 4 weeksYour attorney prepares the lease from the agreed terms. I keep both sides moving to signature.
Build-out and move-in
variesAny agreed construction is completed and the tenant takes possession.
The higher rent is not always the better deal
Two offers on a 2,000 square foot space, five-year lease:
Offer A: $26 per sq ft, four months free, $40,000 build-out allowance. Rent collected over five years: about $242,700. After the allowance: about $202,700.
Offer B: $24 per sq ft, one month free, $10,000 build-out allowance. Rent collected over five years: $236,000. After the allowance: $226,000.
Takeaway: Offer B has the lower rent but leaves you about $23,300 ahead. Compare what you actually keep.
Illustration only. Excludes annual increases and commissions.
What to budget for
The terms that matter
Net effective rent
The rent you actually collect after free rent, allowances, and commissions are taken into account. It is the fairest way to compare offers.
Tenant credit
A lease is only as good as the tenant's ability to pay. Review financial statements, time in business, and who is guaranteeing the lease.
Tenant mix
In a retail center, the right combination of businesses brings more customers to everyone and raises the value of each space.
Lease structure
In a triple net lease the tenant pays taxes, insurance, and maintenance, which protects your income from rising costs.
Rent increases
Annual increases keep the rent in step with the market over a multi-year lease.
Guarantees
A personal or corporate guarantee gives you recourse if the business fails. The stronger the guarantee, the lower your risk.
Exclusives and restrictions
Promises made to one tenant, such as not leasing to a competitor, limit who you can lease to later. Grant them carefully.
What is negotiable
Have these ready
- A current rent roll for the property
- Floor plans and measured sizes for each space
- Operating expense history
- Existing leases, including any exclusives or restrictions
- Your minimum acceptable rent and term
- How much you are willing to contribute to build-out
- Building rules and sign criteria
What to avoid
- — Setting the rent above the market and waiting months.
- — Signing the first tenant without checking their financials.
- — Comparing offers on rent alone.
- — Granting broad exclusives that block future tenants.
- — Marketing a space that looks neglected.
- — Refusing to work with tenant brokers.
Frequently asked
An owner's perspective on every deal
Financial training
A bachelor's degree in finance and marketing from the University of Houston and an MBA from Texas Woman's University.
Corporate experience
More than a decade in corporate roles before real estate.
Proven volume
165+ closed sales and leases across Greater Houston.
Multilingual
Negotiations and guidance in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
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This page is general education, not legal, tax, or financial advice.