COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Commercial Buyers · Colby Lilley
Find a space that supports the business.
A commercial purchase begins with the operating brief: how the space will be used, where customers and staff need to be, and which property constraints could affect the plan.
THE SEARCH BRIEF
Start with the right questions.
Define the space, location, and operating needs behind your DFW commercial search. Review each property's documents and intended use with the appropriate advisers.
- PRIORITY 01
Location & customer access
- PRIORITY 02
Use, zoning & site constraints
- PRIORITY 03
Building systems & operating costs
SITE SELECTION BOARD
Start with the business case.
A site is only useful if the location, permitted use, building, and operating plan work together. Bring the right advisers into the review early.
Location & customer access
Confirm intended use with the relevant municipality.
Use, zoning & site constraints
Review access, parking, signage, and utility requirements.
Building systems & operating costs
Have qualified professionals review leases, title, and building systems.
FROM BRIEF TO OFFER
Set the operating brief
Describe the business use, size, access, visibility, and target area.
Screen properties
Compare site access, layout, condition, and publicly available property information.
Coordinate due diligence
Bring in the appropriate legal, financial, zoning, and building professionals.
Negotiate the next step
Align timing, contingencies, and review periods with your advisers.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE · FIELD NOTES
Commercial review checklist
Use these as starting points for your property conversations. The right review depends on the specific home and your plans.
- Confirm intended use with the relevant municipality.
- Review access, parking, signage, and utility requirements.
- Have qualified professionals review leases, title, and building systems.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Build a commercial brief
Tell Colby what you are looking for and what questions are on your mind. She can help you decide what to explore next.
Tell Colby about your search
Share your priorities and Colby can follow up personally.