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How Brokers Get Paid in Commercial Leasing: Commissions, Fees, and Conflicts
September 27, 2026 deancre
A commercial real estate broker's commission is a percentage of a lease's total base rent, and the landlord typically pays it and splits it with the...
What “Delivery Condition” Means: Vanilla Shell vs Warm Shell vs Turnkey
September 27, 2026 deancre
Delivery condition is the lease term that defines the physical state of a commercial space when the landlord hands it to the tenant. A warm...
Restaurant Leasing Due Diligence: Grease Traps, Venting, Gas Capacity, and Health Code Readiness
August 27, 2026 deancre
Restaurant leasing due diligence centers on four systems a standard retail buildout doesn't need: grease trap capacity, kitchen exhaust venting, gas...
Medical Office Leasing in the Tennessee Valley: Buildout Costs, HVAC, and Parking
August 27, 2026 deancre
Medical office leases in the Tennessee Valley typically carry higher buildout costs, more demanding HVAC specifications, and higher parking demand...
Office vs Industrial vs Flex: Which Space Type Fits Your Business Model?
July 24, 2026 deancre
Office, industrial, and flex space differ in configuration, zoning, and lease structure, not just industry label. Office space suits client-facing,...
Retail Lease Clauses That Matter: Exclusives, Co-Tenancy, and Use Restrictions
July 24, 2026 deancre
A co-tenancy clause ties a retail tenant's rent obligation to occupancy conditions in the shopping center — such as an anchor staying open or a...
Flex Space Explained: Is Flex Right for Your Business in Huntsville/Madison?
July 15, 2026 deancre
Flex space is a hybrid commercial property type that combines office, warehouse, and sometimes showroom or light manufacturing functions under one...
Industrial/Warehouse Leasing Checklist: Dock Doors, Clear Height, Yard, Power, and Zoning
July 15, 2026 deancre
A warehouse leasing checklist is a structured evaluation of five building specifications — dock doors, clear height, yard dimensions, electrical...
Who Pays for Repairs? HVAC, Roof, Plumbing, and Maintenance by Lease Type
June 2, 2026 deancre
Lease type determines repair responsibility in an Alabama commercial lease — not default law. In a triple-net lease, the tenant pays for most...
Sublease vs Assignment: What’s Allowed in Alabama Commercial Leases?
June 2, 2026 deancre
A sublease transfers a portion of your lease rights to a third party while you remain liable to the landlord; an assignment transfers the entire...
